Product Overview
The Tomahawk Power TVL440 is a 120V electric paver slab vacuum lifter designed to help hardscape crews, masonry contractors, landscape installers, and concrete crews lift and place heavy pavers, slabs, natural stone, porcelain, flagstone, clay brick, permeable pavers, retaining wall block, and masonry materials with better control. Built with a 1200W high-flow vacuum system, push-button vacuum activation and release, quick-change suction pads, and up to 440 lb max lift capacity when paired with the proper pad, the TVL440 helps reduce manual lifting strain while improving placement accuracy on residential and commercial hardscape projects.
Key Features:
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440 lb Max Lift Capacity: Tomahawk lists the TVL440 with a maximum lift capacity of 440 lb / 200 kg when used with the correct lifting pad and material conditions.
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1200W Electric Motor: Powerful electric vacuum motor provides fast suction for lifting stone, concrete, pavers, and hardscape materials.
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120V / 60Hz Operation: Plugs into a standard 120V outlet or compatible power source, with no special wiring required.
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High-Flow Vacuum System: Designed to grip dense and semi-porous surfaces such as concrete, bluestone, textured pavers, porcelain slabs, and natural stone.
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Push-Button Controls: Simple vacuum activation and release controls help operators lift, position, and release materials with better control.
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2 Second Suction Preparation: Tomahawk lists suction preparation time at approximately 2 seconds for fast jobsite placement.
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Quick-Change Pads: Interchangeable suction pads allow the lifter to adapt to different material sizes and surface types.
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Rubber Grip Contact: Rubber grip helps create a tight seal and cushions contact to reduce surface damage during placement.
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Reduced Manual Lifting: Helps lower physical strain on backs, knees, hands, and shoulders during hardscape installation.
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Excavator Hook Compatible: Tomahawk lists compatibility with an excavator with lifting hook for jobsite material placement support.
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Base Variant Pad Set: Includes the TVL440 vacuum lifter, 12" x 16" pad rated 210 lb, and 12" x 24" pad rated 330 lb.
Technical Specifications:
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Model: TVL440
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Product Type: Electric Paver Slab Vacuum Lifter
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Brand: Tomahawk Power
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Selected Variant: Add 2000W Mobile Power Supply: No / Add 24x16 Lifting Pad: No
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Max Lift Capacity: 440 lb / 200 kg
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Vacuum Type: High-flow vacuum system
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Motor: 1200W
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Voltage: 120V / 60Hz
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Weight Without Pad: 40 lb / 18 kg
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Time to Prepare Suction: 2 seconds
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Suction Time: 30 seconds
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Cooling Time: 15 seconds
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Controls: Push-button vacuum activation and release
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Compatible Equipment: Excavator with lifting hook
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Included Lifting Pad: 12" x 16" / 300 x 400 mm pad rated 210 lb / 95 kg
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Included Lifting Pad: 12" x 24" / 300 x 600 mm pad rated 330 lb / 150 kg
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Optional / Not Included on Base Variant: 16" x 24" / 405 x 600 mm pad rated 440 lb / 200 kg
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Optional / Not Included on Base Variant: 2000W mobile power supply
Package Includes:
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TVL440 Vacuum Lifter: Electric paver slab vacuum lifter with 1200W motor and push-button vacuum controls.
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12" x 16" Lifting Pad: 300 x 400 mm pad rated for 210 lb / 95 kg lifting capacity.
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12" x 24" Lifting Pad: 300 x 600 mm pad rated for 330 lb / 150 kg lifting capacity.
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Not Included: 16" x 24" lifting pad rated 440 lb / 200 kg unless selected as an upgraded variant.
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Not Included: 2000W mobile power supply unless selected as an upgraded variant.
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Manuals & Guides: Follow Tomahawk’s specifications sheet and operations manual for pad selection, setup, suction testing, lifting, release, storage, and maintenance.
Applications:
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Paver Installation: Lifts and places large-format pavers, clay bricks, porcelain slabs, and permeable pavers with improved control.
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Concrete Slab Placement: Helps handle dense concrete slabs for sidewalks, patios, walkways, and foundation work.
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Natural Stone Handling: Supports lifting granite, bluestone, flagstone, marble, and other stone materials used in custom landscapes.
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Retaining Wall Block Placement: Helps move large masonry and hardscape blocks faster and with less manual strain.
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Tile & Masonry Installation: Helps place oversized tiles, masonry veneer, and large wall or floor materials with reduced breakage risk.
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Landscape Construction: Useful for garden paths, outdoor kitchens, patios, fire pits, pool decks, and decorative stone layouts.
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Countertop & Surface Handling: Helps lift and position finished stone, granite, or quartz countertops with reduced risk of chipping when material and suction conditions allow.
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Driveway & Sidewalk Construction: Helps set patterned stone, stamped concrete units, decorative blocks, and high-traffic hardscape materials.
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Commercial Hardscape Projects: Useful for plazas, walkways, park renovations, public spaces, and larger paver jobs where material handling efficiency matters.
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Backyard DIY Projects: Helps homeowners and installers upgrade patios, fire pits, pool decks, walkways, and outdoor living spaces.
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Tombstone & Monument Installation: Helps lift and position memorial stones or monuments more carefully when material surface and weight are compatible.
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Construction Site Logistics: Helps move heavy panels, slabs, and flooring materials in areas where forklifts or larger equipment may not reach.
Operation & Use Notes:
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Base Variant Note: This TVL440 listing is the base variant without the 2000W mobile power supply and without the 24" x 16" / 16" x 24" 440 lb lifting pad selected.
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Pad Capacity Matters: The lifter may be rated up to 440 lb, but actual lifting capacity depends on the pad used. The included 12" x 16" pad is rated 210 lb and the included 12" x 24" pad is rated 330 lb.
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Use Correct Pad for Load: Do not lift a load heavier than the pad’s rated capacity, even if the lifter body has a higher max lift rating.
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Material Surface Check: Test suction before each lift. Porous, dusty, wet, cracked, uneven, textured, chipped, or dirty surfaces can reduce suction hold.
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Clean Surface Before Lifting: Remove dust, grit, sand, water, mud, sealers, loose chips, and debris from the lifting area before attaching the pad.
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Suction Test Required: Confirm full vacuum hold before raising or moving any paver, slab, stone, block, or panel.
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Lift Time Awareness: Tomahawk lists suction time at 30 seconds and cooling time at 15 seconds. Plan lifts and placements accordingly.
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Power Source: Use a properly rated 120V / 60Hz outlet or compatible generator/power supply. The 2000W mobile power supply is not included on this base variant.
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Electrical Safety: Keep power cords and connections dry, protected, and away from sharp stone edges, traffic, standing water, and pinch points.
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Excavator Hook Use: When using with an excavator lifting hook, follow all equipment, rigging, load-control, and operator safety requirements.
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No Overhead Lifting: Do not lift loads over people. Keep hands, feet, and bystanders clear of suspended materials and pinch points.
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Controlled Placement: Move slowly and keep the load low whenever possible. Avoid swinging, dragging, shock loading, or sudden release.
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PPE Required: Wear gloves, eye protection, steel-toe boots, and jobsite PPE when handling pavers, slabs, concrete, stone, and masonry materials.
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Inspect Before Use: Check suction pads, seals, handle, motor, power cord, controls, and lifting hook connection before each use.
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Do Not Use on Unsafe Materials: Do not use on loose, crumbling, unstable, severely uneven, fractured, or contaminated materials that cannot hold vacuum safely.
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California Proposition 65: This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tomahawk TVL440 used for?
The TVL440 is used for lifting and placing pavers, concrete slabs, natural stone, porcelain slabs, flagstone, retaining wall blocks, masonry materials, countertops, monuments, and hardscape materials when the material surface and weight are compatible.
What is the maximum lift capacity?
Tomahawk lists the maximum lift capacity at 440 lb / 200 kg. Actual lifting capacity depends on the lifting pad used and the material’s surface condition.
What pads are included with this base variant?
The base package includes a 12" x 16" pad rated 210 lb and a 12" x 24" pad rated 330 lb.
Is the 440 lb lifting pad included?
No. Tomahawk lists the 16" x 24" / 405 x 600 mm pad rated 440 lb / 200 kg as not included on the base variant unless the upgraded pad option is selected.
Is the 2000W mobile power supply included?
No. The selected page variant shows Add 2000W Mobile Power Supply: No. It is only included if that upgraded option is selected.
What motor does the TVL440 use?
Tomahawk lists the motor at 1200W.
What voltage does it use?
Tomahawk lists the voltage at 120V / 60Hz.
How fast does it prepare suction?
Tomahawk lists time to prepare suction at 2 seconds.
How long is the listed suction time?
Tomahawk lists suction time at 30 seconds, with a 15 second cooling time.
How much does the lifter weigh?
Tomahawk lists weight without pad at 40 lb / 18 kg.
Can it lift porous materials?
Tomahawk states the lifter is engineered to grip dense and semi-porous surfaces, including bluestone, concrete, textured pavers, and more. Always test suction before lifting.
Can it be used with an excavator?
Tomahawk lists compatibility with an excavator with lifting hook. Follow all equipment, rigging, load-control, and operator safety requirements.
Why We Like It:
The Tomahawk Power TVL440 is a smart material-handling tool for hardscape crews that want to reduce manual lifting while improving placement control. The 440 lb max lifter rating, 1200W high-flow vacuum system, 120V operation, push-button vacuum activation and release, quick-change pad design, 2 second suction preparation time, included 210 lb and 330 lb pads, and excavator hook compatibility make it a practical fit for paver installation, concrete slab placement, natural stone handling, retaining wall block work, patios, walkways, countertops, monuments, and commercial hardscape projects.
