Billy Goat QV900HSP Wheeled Vacuum-Hydrostatic Drive
Today we are taking a look at the Billy Goat QV900HSP wheeled vacuum-hydrostatic drive. This is Billy Goat’s largest and most powerful leaf and litter vacuum designed for the keen gardener and commercial use.
The Billy Goat QV900HSP wheeled vacuum-hydrostatic drive is available for £4009.98 including VAT. The QV letters stand for quiet vacuum and the HSP stands for hydrostatic and self-propelled.
If you’re looking to clean up large areas like car parks, driveways, tennis courts are much more, the Billy Goat QV900HSP is a great option.
Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at various types of ways to remove leaves from the garden. We have looked at handheld petrol leaf blowers. Petrol backpack leaf blowers that give that extra blowing power. And finally wheeled garden vacuums.
A few days ago, we looked at the smaller Billy Goat KV601SP Wheeled Vacuum. This is a mid-range, self-propelled machine that is available for £1419.99 including VAT.
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Features
- Powerful 9 hp Honda four-stroke GX 270 engine.
- Quiet vacuum.
- Hydrostatic transmission.
- Steering clutches.
- Variable speed in forward and reverse.
- Six bladed impeller.
- Powerful suction.
- Large 131 L collection bag.
- Powerful filtration system to minimise dust in dry conditions.
- Optional hose attachment.
Billy Goat QV900HSP Wheeled Vacuum
I appreciate that the Billy Goat QV900HSP wheeled vacuum is not a cheap machine. However, if you have large areas that need to be swept regularly then the Billy Goat can really save you a lot of time. One of the many plus points the Billy Goat offers is how quiet the machine is. This is great if you’re using the machine in built-up areas.
Engine
The Billy Goat QV900HSP is powered by a reliable Honda GX270 270cc 4-stroke engine which develops 9 hp. I would have expected the Billy Goat to have electric starting, especially with a machine with this type of specification. However, it is the traditional rope recoil start.
The good thing is that Honda engines are extremely easy to start. I have owned several machines that are powered by Honda and even after several years, Honda engines will often start the first time. I have never had a problem with a Honda engine, the reliability and economy are excellent.
As with all machines, it’s important to make sure that the air cleaner is kept clean for efficient running and economy. With a machine that is potentially carrying out a dusty job, air filters need even more regular cleaning.
Transmission
Another great advantage of the Billy Goat QV900HSP is the hydrostatic transmission. Basically, hydrostatic transmission replaces the traditional gearbox on machinery. It offers instant forward and reverse and variable speed without having to use a clutch.
A hydrostatic transmission comprises of an oil pump and a hydraulic motor which is controlled by a lever or foot pedal, depending on the type of machine. In turn, this makes the Billy Goat wheeled vacuum highly manoeuvrable and efficient. There is no stopping to change gear, just move the lever to the required speed in forward or reverse.
Six Bladed Impeller
The six-bladed impeller acts as a fan and a mulcher. The impeller creates a vacuum and the impeller also mulcher’s the debris. The mulching helps to make full use of the 136 L collection bag by compacting and shredding the material.
More Features
Vacuuming can be a dusty job, so Billy Goat has added a cyclonic filtration system that dramatically reduces the dust in dry conditions. It also makes the operator experience much better.
The durable front caster wheels help to keep the machine moving smoothly when turning and running over uneven surfaces.
With two steering clutches, the Billy Goat QV900HSP becomes highly manoeuvrable and combined with the hydrostatic transmission gives a great user experience.
To Conclude
I appreciate that the Billy Goat QV900HSP wheeled vacuum is not the cheapest machine available. However, it does have a lot of features with the hydrostatic transmission combined with steering clutches which in turn, makes it very easy to use.
There is an optional collapsible hose available for the Billy Goat vacuum, which I would recommend. There is also an optional handbrake which is available. I would recommend both the above features. To be fair, these two options ought to be included as standard in my opinion.
If you’re looking for a garden vacuum that is well built and made last, it’s worth looking at the Billy Goat QV900HSP.
