Overview

The Billy Goat QV550VSP is a self-propelled QuietVac vacuum for contractor and municipal clean-up on hard surfaces. Its 84cm (33in) working width and 136-litre debris bag suit extended clearing tasks, while hydrostatic drive provides variable forward and reverse movement. Powered by a 169cc Vanguard 160 engine, it combines a six-blade serrated impeller with dust-management features for collecting leaves, grass and other loose debris.

Key Features

• 84cm (33in) working width for clearing hard-surface areas.
• Self-propelled hydrostatic transmission with infinitely variable forward and reverse speeds from 0 to 4.8km/h.
• 169cc Vanguard 160 engine, rated at 5hp, with recoil starting.
• 136-litre turf bag with four hooks for loading and unloading.
• Six-blade serrated impeller and metal housing.
• Cyclonic filtration, a standard bag dust skirt and electrostatic DUST SOCK™ secondary filtration help reduce dust in dry conditions.
• Manufacturer-stated debris reduction of 12:1 for composting in dry conditions.
• Front casters support manoeuvring through turns and over uneven surfaces; handlebar clutches assist in restricted areas.

Clearing performance and operation

The 84cm working width allows the QV550VSP to cover a broad strip with each pass, making it relevant to contractors and municipal teams maintaining hard-surface sites. Its self-propelled hydrostatic drive has infinitely variable forward and reverse speeds from 0 to 4.8km/h, helping the operator adjust movement to the task and manoeuvre around obstacles.

The six-blade serrated impeller is designed for suction and debris reduction. Billy Goat states a 12:1 debris reduction ratio for composting in dry conditions; actual results depend on the material and working conditions.

Dust management and debris collection

The QV's cyclonic filtration works with a standard debris-bag dust skirt and an electrostatic DUST SOCK™ secondary filter. Billy Goat describes these features as helping to reduce dust in dry conditions. The 136-litre turf bag is held by four hooks, which assist with loading and unloading.

QuietVac noise figures

Billy Goat describes the QV Series as the world's quietest petrol-powered vacuum. Listed QuietVac figures are as low as 97 LWa / 77 dBa at full rpm and 96 LWa / 76 dBa at 2,800rpm.

Compatible accessories

Compatible accessories identified for the QV550VSP include the collapsible hose kit (part 831018), liner sleeve for sandy conditions (part 831610), parking brake kit (part 831609) and 136-litre replacement bag (part 831617). These are accessories or replacement components, not stated as included with the vacuum.