tool hire - head to head
Numatic vs Truvox
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Numatic | Truvox | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | England (Somerset) | England (Southampton) |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | wet and dry vacuum cleaners, dry tub vacuum cleaners, scrubber dryers, carpet and upholstery cleaners | scrubber dryers, upright and backpack vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, floor polishers and burnishers |
| Best known for | WV range | Multiwash PRO |
Choose Numatic if...
A UK maker of commercial vacuum cleaners and scrubber dryers, bought by contract cleaners, facilities teams and workshops. The wet and dry vacuum range and mains scrubber dryers are used for routine floor cleaning in shops, schools, offices and light industrial units.
Look at: WV range, NRV range, TT / TBL range
Full Numatic profile →Choose Truvox if...
A British commercial floorcare maker used by contract cleaners, schools, healthcare and retail sites. Its Multiwash scrubber dryers and Valet vacuum cleaners cover everyday floor and carpet cleaning where a compact machine is needed.
Look at: Multiwash PRO, Valet, Orbis
Full Truvox profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK tool hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Numatic vs Truvox - common questions
Is Numatic better than Truvox?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A UK maker of commercial vacuum cleaners and scrubber dryers, bought by contract cleaners, facilities teams and workshops. The wet and dry vacuum range and mains scrubber dryers are used for routine floor cleaning in shops, schools, offices and light industrial units. A British commercial floorcare maker used by contract cleaners, schools, healthcare and retail sites. Its Multiwash scrubber dryers and Valet vacuum cleaners cover everyday floor and carpet cleaning where a compact machine is needed.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Numatic or Truvox?
Numatic: Numatic technical sheets give a Chard, Somerset address and UK telephone number, and the sheets are written for the UK 230 V market. Truvox: A UK floorcare maker whose own site lists Southampton manufacturing and hire as an intended use for some machines.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK tool hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.