Sage Oil Vac

What Sage Oil Vac does

Sage Oil Vac, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of mobile fluid-handling equipment founded in 1993 and headquartered in Amarillo, Texas. The company designs and builds pump-free vacuum-based mobile lube equipment — lube trucks (Class 5 through Class 8), lube skids, lube carts, service lube vans, lube trailers, and VacBuilt pre-assembled systems — as well as wind turbine gear oil exchange (GOEX) units and flush/rinse systems. Its core proprietary technology uses compressed air to generate vacuum pressure within tanks, eliminating traditional pumps that freeze, fail, or require frequent maintenance; related patented components include the Filter Stinger, Used Filter Receptacle (UFR), Barrel Straw system, and the LubeBuilder custom-configuration platform.

Sage Oil Vac generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of mobile lube systems priced via quote-based transactions, supplemented by direct online sales of parts and accessories, custom LubeBuilder integrations, and upfit/installation services. The company distributes through a network of 30+ authorized U.S. dealers, international distributors in Australia and Europe (the latter focused on wind), and direct online channels for smaller-ticket accessories. End customers span heavy-equipment dealerships (e.g., Ziegler CAT), construction contractors (e.g., Sprint Sand and Clay, Doug Holmes Construction), equipment rental firms (e.g., Crown Rental), generator maintenance providers (e.g., AIMM), mobile service operators (e.g., M.E.S.O.), and the U.S. Army Reserve. Leadership transitioned from founder Gary Sage to his son Aaron Sage in 2016, and the company is in the process of expanding capacity via a new headquarters facility groundbreaking in 2025.

Name

Sage Oil Vac

Legal name

Sage Oil Vac, Inc.

Website

https://sageoilvac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sage Oil Vac is a family-owned Amarillo, Texas manufacturer of pump-free, vacuum-based mobile lube equipment (trucks, skids, carts, vans, trailers) serving heavy-equipment dealerships, construction, rental, wind-turbine service, and generator maintenance operators through a U.S. dealer network and international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Lube Equipment & Fluid Handling

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Maintenance Lubrication & Oil Handling Equipment (Greasing, Dispensing, Used Oil) (IMAHALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Mobile lube equipment
• Fluid exchange systems
• Pump-free vacuum technology
• Wind turbine service equipment
• Heavy equipment maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Amarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mobile Lube Equipment Sales: Sale of mobile lube trucks, lube bodies, lube skids, lube trailers, lube carts, service lube vans, and VacBuilt systems. Products range from entry-level carts to Class 8 truck bodies with 2,000-gallon fuel capacity.
2. Parts and Accessories: Replacement wear parts, upgrade parts, and equipment add-ons including barrel straws, drain pans, filter stingers, grease kits, heated fluid tanks, meters, and NextLube products. Available for purchase online without quote.
3. Custom Systems and Integration: LubeBuilder custom-configured systems and VacBuilt pre-assembled solutions. Also includes upfit services for installing equipment in customer vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sage Oil Vac designs and manufactures mobile lube equipment (lube trucks/bodies, lube skids, lube carts, service lube vans, lube trailers, and VacBuilt systems) and wind turbine gear oil exchange units, built around its patented pump-free vacuum technology that uses compressed air to move new and used fluids. The company also produces custom configurations through its LubeBuilder platform, accessories, and replacement parts. Sales are conducted through a U.S. dealer network, international distributors, and direct online parts ordering, serving heavy equipment, construction, mining, wind energy, rental, and generator maintenance operators.

Product overview

Sage Oil Vac is a family-operated mobile lube equipment manufacturer founded in 1993 and headquartered in Amarillo, Texas. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of mobile fluid management solutions built around its proprietary pump-free vacuum technology, which uses compressed air to move fluids rather than traditional pumps. The product lineup spans lube trucks and bodies (Class 5 through Class 8), multiple series of lube skids (Heritage, Service, and Compact models), four types of lube carts (Delivery, Exchange, Evacuation, and Recycler), service lube vans, lube trailers (PM and Jobsite series), factory-assembled VacBuilt systems, and wind turbine generator solutions (flush/rinse units and gear oil exchange units). Core proprietary technologies including the patented vacuum process, Filter Stinger, and Used Filter Receptacle are shared across all product lines. Accessories include barrel straws, dipstick tube kits, drain pans, grease kits, heated fluid tanks, meters, and filters. The company also offers LubeBuilder for fully customized system configurations. Primary markets include construction, mining, oil and gas, wind energy, and equipment rental/maintenance operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LubeBuilder™: Custom lube systems allowing customers to configure and build their own mobile lube equipment
• VacBuilt
• Amarillo Tanks

Products and services

• 7120P Fuel/Lube Body Class 7 standard fuel/lube open truck body with 1,000-gallon fuel and lube capacity in a variety of tank combinations, powered by PTO-driven hydraulics, for heavy equipment fleet operators.
• 7120S Fuel/Lube Body Class 7 fuel/lube body with standalone diesel-driven rotary screw compressor (40 cfm at up to 150 psi) and hydraulic system, for fleet operators needing chassis-independent power.
• Non-CDL Enclosed Lube Body Non-CDL Class 5/6 enclosed insulated lube truck body with heaters, eight product tanks, and year-round cold-weather operation, for fleets needing on-site service without a commercial driver's license.
• Non-CDL Open Lube Body Non-CDL Class 5/6 open lube body with 180-gallon used oil tank and five fresh product tanks configured for any fluids, for fleets needing compact on-site fluid management.
• 8180 Fuel/Lube Body Class 8 truck-mounted fuel and lube body with 2,000-gallon fuel capacity, individual control panels, and bulk fill station for high-volume jobsite fuel and lube distribution.
• Service Lube Skids (230V, 360V, 260 series) Drop-in lube skids with onboard compressors for vacuum and compressed air, including the 230V (lighter frame, half-ton pickup), 360V (30-inch Used Filter Receptacle for hot draining), and 260 series for mobile maintenance operations.
• Heritage Lube Skids Heritage skid line ranging from compact (260) to high-capacity (5120V) configurations with Used Filter Receptacle and spring-retractable reels, modeled after the original 1993 pump-free system.
• Compact Lube Skids Compact skids (460V and 480V) with 80-gallon used oil and three 30-gallon fresh fluid tanks, designed for mechanics' truck applications where footprint is critical.
• Lube Carts (Delivery, Evacuation, Exchange, Recycler) Workshop lube carts spanning Delivery (30N), Evacuation (30U, 60U, 120U), Exchange (230), and Recycler (20A antifreeze) configurations using the patented compressed-air vacuum fluid exchange process.
• Service Lube Vans (LV230, LV430) Compact service lube vans (LV230 with 60 gal new / 50 gal used; LV430 with multiple 30-gal tanks) built on Ford T250 Transit chassis, designed for tight jobsites and urban environments.
• Lube Trailers (PM and Jobsite series) Trailer-mounted lube systems including PM Trailers (2250, 2250E, 3250, 380) for stationary diesel engine maintenance and Jobsite Trailers (5120, 5120E, 6220) for heavy equipment environments.
• VacBuilt Systems Factory-assembled, ready-to-use mobile service solutions offering economical entry into mobile lube service, including waste oil tanks and components from the LubeBuilder system. Winner of Construction Equipment's Top 100 New Products of 2024.
• Wind Turbine Generator Solutions (GOEX, Flush & Rinse Units) Wind turbine maintenance systems launched in 2007, including the 1D6G-2100 Gear Oil Exchange Unit with 400-foot hoses and secondary containment, plus 7H8N-4100 and 1E6M-4102 Flush and Rinse Units for gearbox contamination removal.
• Parts and Accessories Aftermarket parts and accessories for Sage Oil Vac equipment, including Barrel Straws, Dipstick Tube Kits, Drain Pans, the patented Filter Stinger, Grease Kits, Heated Fluid Tanks, Digital Meters, and Used Filter Receptacles, available for direct online purchase.
• LubeBuilder Custom Configurator Online customization platform allowing customers to build their own mobile lube systems by selecting and assembling components from Sage Oil Vac's product lineup.
• Enhanced Class 7 Fuel/Lube Body Enhanced Class 7 Fuel/Lube Body debuted at NTEA Work Truck Week 2025 with a 1,000-gallon fuel capacity, 300 gallons of fresh oil, 120 gallons of used oil, and a multistage vacuum generator operating up to 100% faster than the previous model; available in PTO-driven hydraulic or standalone diesel-driven configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves 1+ hours per day per service technician according to Ziegler CAT field report
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Willborn Brothers TankscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Acquired multiple Willborn Brothers Tanks product lines in 2021, which were rebranded as Amarillo Tanks. This expanded Sage Oil Vac's manufacturing capabilities and product offerings in tank systems.
• International Wind Market PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Gained international machine distributor in Australia and international dealer in the European wind market following the 2007 launch of wind GOEX system, expanding global reach in wind turbine service industry.
• U.S. Army ReservecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Secured business partnership in 2004 to build custom mobile lube systems for the U.S. Army Reserve. This partnership helped Sage Oil Vac double in size and led to construction of an additional 24,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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