Description
The GRABO Pro-Lifter 20 is designed for professionals, offering a portable and efficient solution for heavy lifting. Unlike bulky alternatives, it operates effectively on both smooth and rough surfaces with a vacuum pump capacity of 20 liters per minute, enhancing your work efficiency. The ergonomic handle reduces fatigue and provides a secure grip, while its versatility allows for lifting glass, wood, tiles, metals, and semi-porous or rough surfaces.
The tool features four anchor points for official and third party attachments, as well as a digital display that shows the real time maximum safe lifting weight. A smart digital pressure sensor adjusts suction for safe zone control, with the display showing pressure in bar and psi. When the pressure reaches 11.6 PS, the pump will automatically shut off, and if the tool senses it is losing pressure, it will automatically restart to stay in the safe zone until the user deliberately turns the motor off and releases pressure. The 14.8V 2600 mAh Li-ion battery charges in two hours, provides 1.5 hours of continuous use, and lasts 30 days on standby. The GRABO Pro-Lifter is a top choice in the construction industry for its compact design and reliable performance.
G. Myrick –
I have been using it to lift plywood panels, which at age 72 is not easy for me. The GRABO is a tremendous help. I was working with a sheet of 3/8 Doug/fir AC plywood, and it grabbed onto the A side, pulled the vacuum and would then shut off, restarting in about 45 seconds, when it had lost a certain amount of vacuum. After cutting the plywood down to 43x76, I grabbed the C side to carry it out and place it on rafters. The GRABO grabbed on fine but ran continuously. It never slipped. I also intend this for use with a small vacuum bag, and a Festool type board holder for sanding and routing.
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Chuck Reavis –
This product REALLY sucks! LOL
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Dennis J –
Be patient as you learn to implement these into your normal routines.
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Danny Cheston –
Excellent helper
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Sandra Masquith –
The Grabo is a work-enabler. It lets you lift heavy things and will help hold large or heavy or awkward objects
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ZenAtWork –
The only things I've been unable to grip with mine are objects in which either:
A. ...the surface is SO covered with particulate matter (e.g. covered in sand, dust, powder/flour, etc.) that the device is unable to form a seal, or...
B. ...something whose surface is not only irregular, but is also too porous to draw a vacuum against (roll of carpet, pile of pumice stone, a screen door, etc.), or...
C. ...something whose surface isn't capable of supporting itself under any circumstances anyway (a pool of water, a pile of gravel, etc.)
...and you know what? That's all TOTALLY FAIR.
One doesn't pick up one of mankind's most effective electromagnets and then grouse about it ""not working on non-metallic items"", or one of the world's most-powerful acids, only to whine about it being ""unable to dissolve glass,"" either (or, at least, not without getting promptly lumped into the category of ""humans I hate on principle"").
I CAN lift plywood, drywall/sheetrock/gypsum board/hardiback, tile, granite, marble, glass, metal of any sort, appliances, floor tools, cabinets, furniture... and gods only know what else I've yet to discover and/or simply haven't thought to experiment with yet! Yanno the old saw about ""it's not heavy, it's just awkward!""? It's genuinely shocking how true that actually is. We were able to move a California King mattress wrapped in plastic with NO problems. It was EASY with something to actually get a positive grip on.
Hell: I was able to stick ONE of them to a finished ceiling, HANG PULLEYS from its integrated mounting brackets, and use IT, in turn, to HOIST A 90lb dust collector EIGHT FEET UP A WALL, then REST IT ATOP A SECOND ONE stuck to a bloody FINISHED INTERIOR WALL, tie off the rope, and leave it there - supported only by their respective suctions - until I had time to climb a ladder and lag bolt it in - OVERHEAD, AND BY MYSELF.
Izzy Swan - genius inventor and all-around roaring badass - has done some really, REALLY cool brainstorming videos surrounding the use of them, too (I'm not affiliated in any way, just trés impressed):
youtu.be/dNxj8_S4inQ
youtu.be/sYwtIWYpPvQ?t=12
So has Andrew Klein (equally-genius, equally-badass-of-the-roaring-variety):
youtu.be/V4P-MRnRROE
Yes: they're expensive. But, I assure you: you'll be stunned how many applications around the shop you're likely to find.
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Wallace Palmer –
What a great invention for lifting things. Advancing arthritis makes me appreciate any tool that makes lifting things easier. Get one or two of these if you "need a lift" in your day.
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The Cat Man –
I'm revising my previous review and apologize for the 1 star rating. I initially had a difficult time getting it to work properly and was frustrated with it when I wrote the review. I got it to work and I'm pleased! It's a well made tool and I'm glad I made the purchase. Although, I wish it were a bit lighter and it wasn't necessary to remove the battery to charge. Perhaps that's a waterproofing issue. Minor though.
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LeGrand Adventure LLC TM –
I tried to show others how great this machine was on brand new flakeboard and plywood, Not So Much; Tried several times and Nope! I tied several areas and gave them plenty of time to draw vacuum...
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Sarah Thompson –
Just got the GRABO PRO Lifter 20 for my glass installation business, and it's a beast! The suction is super strong, making it easy to handle large glass panels without any stress. The battery life is impressive, and the digital display is a nice touch. It’s definitely made my job a lot easier
Jake Miller –
I work in stone masonary and this too is fantastic. The suction power is incredible, and it can handle big stone slabs that usually are awkward to grab. The digital pressure gauge is really useful, and the whole thing feels solid and well built. The battery lasts long enough to get through a full day of work, which is a big plus. This tool is a game changer for anyone working with heavy materials
Oscar Garcia –
The GRABO PRO Lifter 20 is amazing! I do a lot of tile work and this thing has made my life so much easier. The suction is super strong, and the digital readout helps me keep track of the battery and suction levels. It's lightweight and easy to carry around, which is perfect for moving between job sites. If you're in the trades and need a reliable lifting tool, this is the one to get.