peter lena 8,588 #1 Posted January 14, 2022 https://www.buschvacuum.com/global/en/technology/oil-lubricated-rotary-vane-vacuum-pumps , have 3 of these , got them from scrap bin , 2 are 100 lbs each 1 at 200 lbs , best and easiest feature ? the full length slots , just happen to fit , size to size on to 4 " channel steel ! hunt around in a bone yard , you might find similar , cut off the end bearing spindles , for trailer hitch weight base. only use the 100 lb , on the hitch , easy added traction , just an idea, pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,168 #2 Posted January 14, 2022 I used that type of vacuum pumps (different brand) when I had a septic tank/grease trap cleaning business for a while. Would've loved to have found one in a scrap yard--- a bit pricey! Sure did suck up that ...... excrement though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,588 #3 Posted January 14, 2022 @pacer trying to get pictures here , always a PIA , should be easy . yes we used to throw them out into steel scrap bins , only needed a pass to take home. pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,588 #4 Posted January 14, 2022 @pacer as you can see , the long slots ,make a perfect spot to slide onto channel steel , simply unbolted ball hitch , and reblotted channel for rotor mount , top photos are the 100 lb , rotors , last photo is the 200 lb rotor , wire brushed the channel edge , greased it , solid fit with dead blow hammer . amazed at the added traction , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites