You don’t need a dedicated leaf collection vehicle to collect leaves professionally. With the Foresteel Tailgate Clamp kit (VAC-TCLAMP), a MIDvac G2 or PROvac G2 debris loader clamps directly onto the cargo box of a truck or trailer you already own. No welding, no permanent changes to the vehicle. Below is an example setup on a local customer’s Ford Transit tipper truck.
What are Foresteel Tailgate Clamps?
The Tailgate Clamps are a hanger clamp kit that holds a Foresteel G2 debris loader on a panel of the vehicle’s cargo box. The debris loader hooks over the panel, is clamped in place, and blows the vacuumed and shredded material straight into the box.
- Two mounting positions: with the hose inlet facing rearwards or to the left, so you can choose the orientation that suits your vehicle and the way you work
- Any sufficiently strong panel: the tailgate, the front panel or a side panel of the cargo box, or another custom base
- Retrofits to both the MIDvac G2 and the PROvac G2
- No welding and no permanent changes to the vehicle
Please note: it is the user’s responsibility to make sure that the chosen panel and clamping position are strong enough to carry the debris loader safely, both when parked and when driving. If in doubt, ask your Foresteel dealer before mounting.
Example setup: a G2 debris loader on a Ford Transit tipper
In this example, a PROvac G2 is clamped onto the tailgate of a Ford Transit tipper truck, with the box covered to keep the shredded leaves in. The same setup works with the MIDvac G2. The debris loader runs on its own Briggs & Stratton Vanguard commercial engine and does not need any power from the vehicle.
Both G2 models have a Hardox® impeller and an active shredder blade that reduces leaves up to 10 times in volume. That matters on a smaller truck: shredded leaves pack tightly, so the box holds far more than loose leaves would. When it is full, you tip the load at the compost site and go again.
Why choose a truck-mounted leaf vacuum?
- Use the vehicle you already have. Tipper trucks, utility trucks and trailers with a cargo box become leaf collection vehicles for the season.
- Lower investment. You buy the debris loader and the clamp kit, not a dedicated vehicle.
- Back to normal work after the season. Take the debris loader off, and the truck is a regular tipper again.
- No raking into bags. One operator vacuums the leaves straight into the box, and the tipper empties it.
MIDvac G2 or PROvac G2?
Both G2 debris loaders are a great fit for a truck-mounted setup with the Tailgate Clamps. The MIDvac G2 (14 HP) is lighter and more affordable, and it is the choice of many customers for this kind of installation. The PROvac G2 (18 HP) gives extra power for crews that collect large volumes of leaves every day. Our G2 debris loader guide compares the models and packages in detail.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Foresteel debris loader be mounted on a truck?
Yes. With the Tailgate Clamp kit, a MIDvac G2 or PROvac G2 debris loader clamps onto a cargo box panel of a tipper truck, utility truck or trailer, without welding.
Which panel can I mount it on?
Any panel that is strong enough to carry the debris loader: the tailgate, the front panel or a side panel. The kit fits in two positions, with the hose inlet facing rearwards or to the left. The user is responsible for checking that the panel and clamping position are sufficiently strong.
Can I retrofit the Tailgate Clamps to my existing G2 debris loader?
Yes. The kit retrofits to both MIDvac G2 and PROvac G2 debris loaders.
Do I need to cover the cargo box?
Yes. Shredded leaves are light, so the box needs a cover that closes it fully, down to the top of the side panels or extensions, to keep the material in while the debris loader blows it in.
Turn your truck into a leaf collection vehicle
See the Tailgate Clamp kit, the MIDvac G2 and the PROvac G2, or contact us to find your nearest Foresteel dealer.
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