On a big open floor, the thing that slows a cleaner down is not suction - it is stopping every few feet to reposition an upright, swap a cord, or drag the machine around a desk leg. The Sandia Super Raven 70-2000 is a 6-quart commercial backpack vacuum that removes that problem entirely: the machine rides on the operator's back, the 50-foot safety cord keeps you in one outlet for a whole wing, and you simply walk the floor.
This part number is the machine-only configuration. It ships with the vacuum body, hose and cord, and no tool kit - which is exactly what you want if your crew already has 1.5 inch tools and wands in service, or if you are replacing a worn-out body and keeping the attachments you own. If you need a complete outfit with a wand and floor tool, choose the kitted version instead.
Built for
- Offices, hallways, corridors and open commercial floor plans
- Schools, churches, auditoriums and other large-footprint buildings
- Building service contractors standardising a fleet on one machine and one tool set
- Replacing a failed backpack body when your tool kit is still good
- Above-floor work - vents, ledges, stairs and upholstery - with tools you already own
Use cases
- Large-area production cleaning. Walking the floor with the machine on your back removes the constant repositioning that makes an upright slow in open space, and Sandia positions the Raven as significantly more proficient than a traditional upright for this reason.
- Fleet expansion at the lowest cost per unit. Buying the body alone is the least expensive way to add a machine when the tools are already on the truck.
- Vacuum and blower in one. The interchangeable lid converts the Raven into a blower, so the same unit clears entryways, stairwells and equipment rooms without a second machine.
Two things crews complain about, and how this answers them
The first is clogging. Cleaners working around debris consistently report that a 1-1/4 inch hose plugs quickly; the Super Raven uses a 1.5 inch industrial hose, which is the practical answer to that. The second is filtration housekeeping - Sandia uses a disposable heavy-duty paper micro-bag mounted inside a washable cloth shakeout bag, so the bag change is quick and the cloth bag is reusable. Note that this is not a HEPA-rated machine; Sandia sells a separate HEPA Raven for that requirement.
Specifications
- Configuration: Machine only - vacuum body, hose and 50-foot safety power cord; no tool kit
- Capacity: 6 quarts
- Airflow: 124 CFM
- Power: 1190 watts
- Motor: 1.5 HP, 1-stage
- Sound level: 61 dB
- Amps: 10.3
- Volts: 115 V
- Static lift: 111.2 inches
- Weight: 12 lbs
- Hose: 1.5 inch industrial, static dissipating, with swivel cuff
- Filtration: Disposable heavy-duty paper micro-bag inside a washable cloth shakeout bag
- Body: Impact-proof polyethylene with stainless steel latches
- Warranty: Lifetime on body, 5 years on motor and all electrical components, 90 days on tools and accessories
Frequently asked questions
Does the 70-2000 include a wand or tool kit?
No. The 70-2000 is the machine-only configuration - vacuum body, hose and 50-foot cord. Sandia sells kitted versions of the same machine that add a wand, floor tool, crevice tool, upholstery tool and dust brush.
Will my existing tools fit it?
The Super Raven uses a 1.5 inch industrial hose, so standard 1.5 inch commercial vacuum tools and wands fit. That is the main reason crews buy the machine-only version.
Is this a HEPA vacuum?
No. Filtration is a disposable heavy-duty paper micro-bag inside a washable cloth shakeout bag. Sandia offers a separate HEPA Raven model if a HEPA-rated machine is required.
Can it be used as a blower?
Yes. The lid is interchangeable and converts the Raven into a blower, which is useful for entryways, stairwells and equipment rooms.
How long is the power cord?
50 feet, which is long enough to cover a hallway or a large open floor from a single outlet without repositioning.
Backpack or hip vacuum - which should I choose?
A backpack carries the load on the shoulders and back and is the usual choice for large open floors. A hip vacuum moves the weight onto the waist and suits stairs, detail work and operators who find a backpack uncomfortable. Sandia builds both.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer, and the Sandia line is made in the USA with a lifetime body warranty and five years on the motor and electrical components. Our US-based team can help you match this machine to the tools you already run, work out whether the machine-only or kitted version is the better buy for your crew, and source bags, hoses and replacement parts for years after the sale.