Trac Vac

What Trac Vac does

Trac Vac, operating under the legal entity Midwest Equipment Mfg., is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of specialty lawn care equipment, founded in 1955 and headquartered at a single manufacturing facility in Thorntown, Indiana. The company designs and builds air turbine-powered leaf vacuum systems using a proprietary 6-bladed forward curve turbine (rated at 70 dB) and custom steel discharge chutes fitted to individual mower decks, with configurations spanning tow-behind, hitch mount, PTO/3-point hitch, dump-from-seat, truck loader, and curbside municipal trailer formats. The product catalog includes 30+ active SKUs across Leaf Vac series (385 through 1070/1080), truck loaders (1960IC, 2000IC, 2100, 2116), the 288 Leaf Trailer municipal unit (370-bushel capacity), and adjacent lawn care equipment (aerators, dethatchers), plus accessories and 235+ replacement parts.

The business operates on a one-time hardware sale model with no disclosed recurring or subscription revenue. Products are priced from $1,095 (T440 leaf/lawn blower) to $34,995 (top-configured 288 Leaf Trailer), with the bulk of the catalog between $2,000 and $4,500. Distribution is dual-channel: direct e-commerce via trac-vac.com (with online configurator tools for custom chute and hitch fitment) and an independent dealer network that handles warranty service. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across residential homeowners, commercial landscapers, and municipal/government buyers (parks, streets, highways, campuses, golf courses). The company employs 11-50 people, has no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed revenue. The legal domicile is Indiana, USA, and operating geographies are limited to North America (USA).

Name

Trac Vac

Legal name

Midwest Equipment Mfg.

Website

https://trac-vac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trac Vac (Midwest Equipment Mfg.) is a privately held U.S. manufacturer founded in 1955 in Thorntown, Indiana, producing air turbine-powered leaf vacuum systems, truck loaders, and municipal debris trailers for residential homeowners, commercial landscapers, and government buyers. Products are sold direct-to-consumer online and through independent dealers, priced from $1,095 to $34,995.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lawn Care Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers (4442)

SIC

Lawn & Garden Tractors & Home Lawn & Gardens Equip (3524), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Street & Outdoor Cleaning Equipment (Street Sweepers, Litter Vacuums) (IMAHALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Utility & Maintenance Vehicle Manufacturing (Street Sweepers/Vacuum Trucks) (IMACAFAI), Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction) (IMAHALAC)

Keywords

• Lawn vacuum equipment
• Leaf collection systems
• Municipal cleanup trailers
• Lawn care machinery
• Truck loader vacuums

Headquarters

HQ city

Thorntown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Leaf Vac Products: One-time purchase of leaf vacuum equipment. Products include tow-behind, hitch mount, PTO, canister, truck loader, and municipal leaf trailer models. Prices range from approximately $1,095 to $34,995 depending on model and configuration
2. Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts, engine components, frames, containers, and accessories sold through website. Many parts require quote-based pricing rather than fixed online pricing
3. Professional Services: Warranty service provided through local dealers. Dealers handle repair or replacement of defective parts under warranty policy (one year residential, 90 days commercial/rental)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Trac Vac manufactures and sells air turbine-powered leaf vacuum systems and related lawn care equipment. The product line spans tow-behind, hitch mount, PTO/3-point, canister, truck loader, and curbside municipal trailer configurations, with custom steel chutes, proprietary 6-bladed forward curve turbines, and engine options from 7HP to 36HP for residential, commercial landscaping, and municipal applications.

Product overview

Trac Vac is a manufacturer of quality lawn care equipment founded in 1955, operating as Midwest Equipment Mfg. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of leaf vacuum systems, lawn maintenance equipment, and related accessories. The core product line centers on leaf vac models (ranging from compact 385 to industrial 288 series) that use air turbine technology powered by various engine options (Champ, Briggs & Stratton, Honda) to collect leaves, grass clippings, and light debris. Products span multiple mounting configurations including tow-behind, hitch mount, PTO/3-point hitch, dump-from-seat, truck loader, and curbside municipal trailers. The portfolio includes add-on modules (Chipper Vac option, Extreme Cart Heavy Duty, Lift Kits) and accessories (Custom Chutes, Custom Hitches, Discharge Shields, Weight Kits, Remote Pickups) that enable customization across different mower and tractor applications. Supporting services include replacement parts, product manuals, and warranty registration. The company also produces aerators and dethatchers for expanded lawn care applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leaf Vac 462-Z Zero-turn mower mounted leaf vacuum with Briggs Intek Pro 6.5 HP engine, air turbine assembly, and a 44-gallon removable Rubbermaid container with 8 inch hose.
• Leaf Vac 655 Semi-rigid mounted vacuum with twin 44-gallon Rubbermaid containers, FX200 Champ engine, and 20 cubic feet capacity for zero turn riders.
• Leaf Vac 880 Tow-behind leaf vacuum with B&S Intek I/C 8 HP engine, 44-bushel capacity, and 8 inch intake/exhaust hoses.
• Trac Vac 288 Leaf Trailer Curbside municipal leaf vacuum trailer with 13HP Champ FX390E electric start engine, remote fuel tank, and 370-bushel capacity for municipal and commercial use.
• Trac Vac Dump from Seats Specialized leaf vacuum allowing operators to dump leaves without dismounting the tractor, with 8 inch hose and 12-bushel capacity hopper.
• Leaf Vac 385 Tow-behind model for standard lawn tractors with Champ FX200 engine, air turbine assembly, and 8-bushel capacity in 44-gallon Rubbermaid container.
• Leaf Vac 452-D Zero turn mower vacuum with FX200 Champ engine, tractor-specific hitch, and single 44-gallon Rubbermaid Brute container with 6 inch hose.
• Leaf Vac 462 Fully mounted vacuum for standard lawn and garden tractors with FX200 Champ engine, 6 inch intake hose, and single 44-gallon Rubbermaid Brute container.
• Leaf Vac 470 Walk-behind mower vacuum with FX200 Champ engine, 8 inch hose, and single 44-gallon Rubbermaid Brute container for commercial and homeowner use.
• Leaf Vac 560 Tow-behind lawn vacuum with FX200 Champ engine, 6 inch intake hose, and 11 cubic foot cart with approximately 30 cubic feet collection capacity.
• Leaf Vac 565CKG Stand-on rider mounted vacuum with Briggs engine, one 44-gallon removable Rubbermaid container, and 8 inch hose.
• Leaf Vac 580 Tow-behind model with FX200 Champ engine, 6 inch hose, and 25-bushel capacity on Model 348 cart with all steel cover.
• Leaf Vac 662 3-point hitch vacuum with twin 44-gallon Rubbermaid containers (16 bushel capacity), FX200 Champ engine, and 8 inch intake hose.
• Leaf Vac 682 Tow-behind vacuum with FX200 Champ engine, two 44-gallon Rubbermaid containers (16 bushel capacity), and 8 inch intake hose.
• Leaf Vac 854 PTO-powered vacuum for category 1 3-point hitch with 540 RPM PTO speed, 18 cubic foot dump cart, and 44-bushel capacity.
• Leaf Vac 854BX Kubota BX Series specific PTO vacuum with category 1 3-point hitch, 540 RPM PTO, and 44-bushel capacity 368 cart.
• Leaf Vac 856 PTO-powered vacuum for category 1 3-point hitch with 850 RPM PTO speed, 18 cubic foot dump cart, and 44-bushel capacity.
• Leaf Vac 858 PTO-powered vacuum running at 540 RPM with drawbar mount, 8 inch intake/exhaust hoses, and 44-bushel capacity.
• Leaf Vac 860 Tow-behind vacuum with Champ FX390 engine, Model 368 cart with 44-bushel capacity, and 8 inch intake/exhaust hoses.
• Leaf Vac 865 Front Runner tractor-mounted vacuum with FX230 Champ engine, Model 368 cart (44-bushel capacity), and 8 inch intake/exhaust hoses.
• Leaf Vac 1060 Mid mount zero turn mower vacuum with Champ FX390 engine, Model 368 44-bushel capacity dump cart, and 8 inch intake/exhaust hoses.
• Leaf Vac 1070 Tow-behind vacuum with Champ FX390 engine, air turbine assembly, 368 dump cart (44-bushel capacity), and 8 inch intake/exhaust hoses.
• Leaf Vac 1080 Electric start tow-behind vacuum with Champ FX390E engine, belt driven, 18 cubic foot heavy-duty dump cart, and 44-bushel capacity.
• 1960IC Truck Loader Bulk leaf and grass removal truck loader with FX200 Champ engine, 12 inch air turbine assembly, and Reese hitch mounting.
• 2000IC Truck Loader Bulk removal truck loader with Champ FX270 engine, 12 inch air turbine assembly, and Reese hitch mounting for trucks.
• 2100 Truck Loader Ground-to-truck loader with Champ FX390 13HP engine, 14 inch air turbine assembly providing 20% more air flow than 2000IC model.
• 2116 Truck Loader Heavy-duty truck loader with Champ FX460 15HP electric start engine, 14 inch air turbine, rock trap assembly, and 10 inch diameter hose.
• Trac Vac T477 Lawn Vacuum Tow-behind lawn vacuum with 7 HP Champ engine, 30 cubic foot capacity, heavy duty turbine, 6 inch hose, and foldable trailer.
• Trac Vac T390 Walk Behind Lawn Vacuum Walk behind lawn vacuum for efficient pickup of leaves, grass clippings and light litter. Priced at $1,695.00.
• Trac Vac T440 Leaf/Lawn Blower Leaf and lawn blower for moving leaves, grass clippings and debris. Priced at $1,095.00.
• Aerators and Dethatchers Lawn care equipment including front mount aerators, core plug aerators, and tow-behind dethatchers for lawn maintenance.
• Trac Vac Replacement Parts Replacement parts including frames, engines, turbine housings, containers, wheels, and maintenance components for all Trac Vac models.

Quantifiable outcome

• Noise level at 70 decibels for operator comfort
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Exmark: Broad incumbent — division of Toro focused on commercial mowers and grounds-care equipment with bagging/collection attachments. Competes in the same professional-landscaper channel as Trac Vac's commercial leaf-vac line.
• Husqvarna: Broad incumbent — global leader in outdoor power equipment, robotic mowers, and grounds-care machinery serving homeowners, professionals, and municipalities. Competes via dealer network and broader portfolio including leaf and debris management equipment.
• John Deere: Broad incumbent — full-line turf and compact-construction OEM whose compact tractors and commercial mowing platforms overlap with Trac Vac's PTO/3-point mounting systems and municipal buyers. Competes heavily at the high-ASP commercial and municipal end.
• Echo: Broad incumbent — major outdoor power equipment manufacturer selling backpack blowers, handheld vacs, and debris-management tools via a strong commercial-landscaper dealer network. Overlaps at the handheld/residential blower and vacuum category.
• Stihl: Broad incumbent — global outdoor power equipment leader with a strong dealer network selling blowers, vacuums, and grounds-care equipment to commercial landscapers and homeowners. Adjacent product overlap (especially backpack and wheeled vacuums) makes it a competitor at the residential/commercial tier.
• Ariens: Broad incumbent — manufacturer of outdoor power equipment including zero-turn mowers, snow blowers, and grounds-care products. Overlaps with Trac Vac in the homeowner and light-commercial equipment tier via shared dealer networks.

Direct peers

• Billy Goat Industries: Direct peer — manufactures a comparable portfolio of leaf vacuums, lawn vacuums, chipper vacs, truck loaders, and debris-management equipment for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. Highly overlapping product line, mounting configurations, and customer base with Trac Vac.
• DR Power Equipment: Direct peer — designs and sells outdoor power equipment including leaf and lawn vacuums, chipper shredders, and tow-behind cleanup implements aimed at homeowners and small commercial operators. Comparable channel mix (DTC + dealer), pricing tier, and category focus.
• Scag Power Equipment: Direct peer — commercial-focused manufacturer of zero-turn and stand-on mowers with vacuum-collection attachments. Targets the same high-end commercial landscaper segment that buys Trac Vac's hitch-mount and commercial vac systems.
• Walker Mowers: Direct peer — manufactures commercial-grade zero-turn mowers with dedicated grass-handling and leaf-collection attachments, selling primarily to professional landscapers. Comparable customer profile (commercial landscapers requiring high-capacity debris collection) and complementary attachment ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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