U.S. Patent 12,345,268VAC TRAC®
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4.6 out of 5 from 31 verified buyers·Works with every tractor brand

Five-minute filter changes.
One tablespoon of loss.

VAC TRAC® holds the hydraulic fluid inside your tractor with a calibrated vacuum while you spin the old filter off. No SHOP-VAC®, no drain pan, no second pair of hands, and up to $125 of fluid stays where it belongs.

Up to $125 of hydraulic fluid saved on every single filter change
90% less vacuum than a SHOP-VAC®, so dirt dislodged from the filter is not pulled toward the gearbox
Fits any tractor with the included adapters and flexible extension tube
  1. The whole job
  2. 1Stick VAC TRAC® in the fill port and switch it on.
  3. 2Spin the old filter off. The vacuum holds the fluid in the tank.
  4. 3Spin the new one on. Move to the next filter and repeat.

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Watch a hydraulic filter come off with the fluid still in the tractor

Inside the case

Seven parts, one job.

VAC TRAC® is not a shop vacuum with a smaller hose. Every part of it exists to hold hydraulic fluid still while a filter comes off.

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Fill port adaptersMultiple sizes, so it seats in the port you actually have
Flexible extension tubeFor fill ports you cannot reach straight on
Ring magnet and bar magnetsParks the pump on the tractor while both your hands work
Calibrated intake ventSets the balance of flow and vacuum, 90% below a SHOP-VAC®
Steel fan componentSteel, not plastic, on the moving part
Exhaust ventKeeps the discharge away from the open port
Battery-resistant housingHolds the lithium-ion battery and the bar magnets
USB charging cableAbout 2 hours to a full charge
U.S. Patent 12,345,268The exploded view, straight off the engineering drawing.
In practice

A filter change, start to finish.

This is the whole procedure. There is no pan, no siphon, and no second person holding a rag.

Step 1

Seat it in the fill port

Stick VAC TRAC® in the fill port, with an adapter or the extension tube if the port needs one, and switch it on. The vacuum comes up and holds the fluid in the tank.

Step 2

Spin the old filter off

Break it loose and spin it off as you normally would. The fluid stays where it is instead of running down the axle and into a pan.

Step 3

Spin the new one on

Fit the new filter, then move to the next one and repeat. Expect about a tablespoon of loss for the change instead of the pan you usually fill.

$125Of hydraulic fluid saved per filter change
5 minInstead of the hour a pan-and-rag change takes
90%Less vacuum than a SHOP-VAC® pulls
$200/hrWhat a dealer technician charges to do it for you
The comparison

A SHOP-VAC® was never built for this.

A shop vacuum pulls high vacuum at high volume. That is exactly wrong for an open hydraulic reservoir: it can stress gearbox seals and it can lift the dirt you just dislodged straight toward the gearbox. VAC TRAC® is calibrated for the opposite balance.

On a filter change

VAC TRAC®

SHOP-VAC®
Built for
Hydraulic filter changes, and nothing else
General shop clean-up
Vacuum and flow
Calibrated balance, 90% less vacuum
High vacuum, high volume
Dirt dislodged as the filter turns
Held away from the gearbox
Can be pulled toward the gearbox
Fluid you lose
About one tablespoon
Up to $125 worth, in the pan
People needed
One
Often two
Flammable aerosol of hydraulic fluid
Not created
Can be created
Where it lives
In the toolbox, 9.5" tall
On the shop floor

SHOP-VAC® is a registered trademark of Shop-Vac Corporation. Comparison reflects how a general purpose shop vacuum behaves on an open hydraulic reservoir.

Who buys it

Bought by people who service their own machines.

Tractor owners who do their own service

Kubota, John Deere, New Holland, Mahindra, LS, Kioti. If the reservoir opening connects to the fill port, VAC TRAC® works on it.

Mobile service trucks

One tool, one operator, no pan to carry and no spill to clean up on a customer's yard.

Small farms and ranches

Several machines on the same service schedule, where the fluid bill is the part that actually hurts.

Reviews

31 verified buyers, published in full.

4.58 out of 5 from 31 verified reviews on Judge.me. The three-star and one-star reviews are published on the same page as the rest.

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I’ve used a SHOP-VAC before and it’s a two person job. Also you hope you have it clean enough that you don’t get any trash into your tractor. This dedicated VAC TRAC works much better and you can finish your filter change out on your tractor by yourself.

Tony A., United States

VAC TRAC® performed exactly as promised. Spillage was basically non-existent.

Bill H., VAC TRAC® customer

VAC TRAC’s ability to retain hydraulic fluid while changing filters or hoses has made the pump pay for itself.

Dan S., VAC TRAC® customer

We used it today to pressurize a gearbox for a woods mower. Just the right amount of positive pressure… Not too much to harm anything. But enough to find any cracks or leaks. Did exactly as I wanted.

Robert R., United States

This is a great product, with amazing customer support! The versatility makes this a valuable tool in any shop or mobile service truck!

Dan, United States

Questions tractor owners actually ask

Will the VAC TRAC® pump work on my tractor?

Yes. VAC TRAC® works on all makes and model tractors where the hydraulic reservoir opening has a direct fluid connection with the fill port. The kit ships with multiple fill port adapters and a flexible extension tube to cover the awkward ones.

Why not just use a SHOP-VAC® instead?

VAC TRAC® is designed for hydraulic filters whereas a SHOP-VAC® is not. VAC TRAC® units are calibrated with the safe and correct balance between flow volume and vacuum strength. Unlike a SHOP-VAC®, that precise balance is what lets the pump hold the fluid inside without sucking the dirt dislodged as the old filter unscrews into the gearbox.

How do I use VAC TRAC® for best results?

Three steps. Stick VAC TRAC® in the fill port, then turn it on to activate the vacuum. Remove the filter while the fluid is being held by the VAC TRAC®. Replace the filter. Repeat as needed.

How long does the battery last on a job?

About 30 minutes of run time on a full charge, and about 2 hours to recharge over the included USB cable. That covers a normal filter change comfortably. If you are doing two filters at their factory torque, and breaking them loose is going to take a while, charge it fully the night before and switch the pump off between filters.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. We are so sure you will love the VAC TRAC® that we have a 30-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee to make sure you are 100% satisfied. If you have any issues please contact our customer service hotline at (512) 714-5000, Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM CST.

What is included with my VAC TRAC® purchase?

The VAC TRAC® unit, a flexible extension tube for hard-to-reach areas, multiple fill port adapters, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and a USB charging cable.

How big is VAC TRAC®?

About the size and weight of a standard flashlight, 9.5" tall and 2.25" in diameter, so it fits inside your toolbox.

Can I use VAC TRAC® for other jobs?

Yes. Service technicians use VAC TRAC® to hold hydraulic fluid in place when adjusting pressure control shims, and to hold crankcase oil inside when taking thief samples for warranty verification. It should never be used on enclosures containing flammable vapors.

Your next filter change can cost you
about a tablespoon.

One VAC TRAC®, free UPS Ground shipping, and 30 days to decide on your own tractor.

$179.95. Free US shipping. 30-day money-back guarantee.