Brand/Model

Manufacturer

  General Description/
History

Estimated
Average Cleaning Time/Cycle
 

Hose  Length

Distinguishing Features

Best Available Price

Subject to periodic changes.

Baracuda Division,
 Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.
 

2-3 hours.

40'

Worthy challenger for the Most Powerful Pressure Cleaner.  Large 6 Quart Internal Debris Bag.  Programmed Steering .  Large, Expandable Throat.  Effective Sweep Hose   * Improves Water Circulation AquaDrive® jet water  propulsion. 41% wider vacuum nozzle than old models. 7 3/4" cleaning path. Variable backup ability.       

 $399.99**

Baracuda Alpha3 Plus

Baracuda Division,
 Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.
 

The old standard which many long-time pool owners still think is the only real automatic pool cleaner.

Variable

32'

 Unique aerodynamic design. Speed Control. Choice of Black, White Concrete or Vinyl, Builder or Retail models. Highly Efficient.  Extremely Durable  * Covers Entire Pool . Comes in Hard-Surfaced or Vinyl-liner models.
On-board debris catcher
                                                                                            No Work!!!

Call For Sales Price

Baracuda Beta
 

Baracuda Division,
 Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.
 

Letro is to Polaris as Avis is to Hertz.."they try harder."  The Jet Vac is unique in its extraordinary suctioning power, if kind of awkward-looking.

1-3 hours.

N/A

EVairly powerful suction. 4 1/2" throat. Built-in backup value. Non-tangle hoses. Black or Blue colors.   Built-in backup valve. Few moving parts.
           

  $299.99
without Booster Pump.

  $499.99
Complete.

Baracuda G3

Baracuda Division,
 Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.
 

The Legend started what was probably the greatest legal fight in the industry when Letro challenged Polaris's dominance in pressure cleaners. They are still dominant, but the Legend is a worthy challenger.

1-3 hours.

N/A

Moderate Power Wash Cleaner.  Made Obsolete by G-4.

 $549.99
Complete.

Baracuda G4
 

Baracuda Division,
 Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.
 

Like many manufacturers, Letro has developed a new cleaner that gives the customer some alternatives to their most famous product.

1-3 hours.

Polaris 360 challenger. updated G-#.                                                         No Work!!!

 $499.99
 

Baracuda Pacer
 

 Baracuda Division,
 Zodiac Pool Care, Inc

Hayward PoolVac Ultra 2025C
 

Hayward Pool Products, Inc.

The Platinum Series (and the Platinum Truck Series, below) symbolize Letro's creative approach to its challenge of the seemingly never-changing Polaris empire.

1-3 hours.

May have  inspired the newly-announced Polaris 420 Pro.  Extraordinary craftsmanship probably means longer life and less maintenance. Dual-thrust jets. Twist-lock collection bag. Gray or White colors.
Double Jet Vortex Venturi. Unique Twist-Lock Collection Bag.  Extra large filter bag. Four Over-Sized,
Specially-Traded Tires

  $469.99
without Booster Pump.

Hayward PoolVac Ultra 2025V
 

Hayward Pool Products, Inc.

Unlike some of the cutesy cleaners on the market (Poolmobile, Ribbit, Aquabug,  Turbo Turtle, etc.),  the Platinium Truck Series is a legitimate threat to the most popular of the category leaders.

1-3 hours.

 Only pressure side cleaner with Four-Wheel Drive. Four oversized, special tread wheels. Huge intake and extra large bag. Dual-thrust jets. Twist-lock collection bag.   Multiple color choice.   Double Jet Vortex Venturi. Unique Twist-Lock Collection Bag.

 $449.99
without Booster Pump.

  $599.99
Complete.

Hayward Navigator 925V
 

 Hayward Pool Products, Inc.

As the world awaits the availability of the announced 480 Pro, the 380 still stands as the flagship and most powerful cleaner in the Polaris line-up.

 3 hours.

 31'

Triple jets. Power Wash.  l.

 $524.00**
without Booster Pump.

  $753.00**
Complete.
Less Polaris $125 Trade-Up Rebate.

Hayward Navigator 925C
 

Hayward Pool Products, Inc.

The only Polaris pressure-side cleaner that works without a Booster Pump.  Somewhat less powerful, but more affordable.

 3 hours.

24'

  Only Polaris (along with 165)  that works without a Booster Pump.  Double jets. Twice the power of Polaris 165.   Internal back-up timer frees it from obstacles. Pressure Washes.

 

 $499.00**
Complete.
Less Polaris $50.00 Rebate.

Jacuzzi Tracker 2X
 

Jacuzzi, Inc.
 

Could be called Polaris II, the still very popular successor to the original 180.  Many loyalists still prefer it over the newer and stronger 380.

31'

Double Jets. More  Powerful
Pressure Wash Spray. Pressure Washes Entire Pool.

$449.00*  **
without Booster Pump.

$678.00*
Complete.
 

Jacuzzi Tracker 4X
 

 34'  + 10' Extension

Jacuzzi Tracker XP
 

31'

Kreepy Kaet
 

 Pentair Pool Products, Inc.
 

As the world awaits the availability of the announced 480 Pro, the 380 still stands as the flagship and most powerful cleaner in the Polaris line-up.

 3 hours.

 31'

Triple jets. Stronger Power Wash. 

 $524.00**
without Booster Pump.

  $753.00**
Complete.
Less Polaris $125 Trade-Up Rebate.

Kreepy Krauley
 

Pentair Pool Products, Inc.
 

The only Polaris pressure-side cleaner that works without a Booster Pump.  Somewhat less powerful, but more affordable.

 3 hours.

24'

  Only Polaris (along with 165)  that works without a Booster Pump.  Double jets. Twice the power of Polaris 165.   Internal back-up timer frees it from obstacles. Pressure Washes.

 

 $499.00**
Complete.
Less Polaris $50.00 Rebate.

Polaris 340
 

Polaris Pool Systems, Inc.
 

Could be called Polaris II, the still very popular successor to the original 180.  Many loyalists still prefer it over the newer and stronger 380.

31'

Double Jets. Very  Powerful
Pressure Wash Spray. Pressure Washes Entire Pool.

$449.00*  **
without Booster Pump.

$678.00*
Complete.
 

Ribbit
 

24'

Sta-Rite Calypso
 

24'

Sta-Rite Great White 9500
 

24'

Brand/Model

Manufacturer

  General Description/
History

Estimated
Average Cleaning Time/Cycle
 

Hose  Length

Distinguishing Features

Best Available Price

Subject to periodic changes.

 AquaVac Systems, Inc.
 

The only pressure-side cleaner made by a company renowned for its extensive line of suction side cleaners. The recently debuted Mars is a truly unique designed-cleaner.

Less than 3 hours.

  N/A

Unique designed with 1/3 the number of parts of traditional pressure cleaner.  Unique Shape For Better Motility. Collects Both Large and Small Debris.  Easy-To-Clean, Self-Contained Debris Trap.   Very Affordable.

  Call for special sale price.

Baracuda Division,
 Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.
 

Unchallenged as the Best Pressure-Side Cleaner for Above Ground pools.
                                               

3 hours.

24'

 Floats on water surface with Jet Sweep tentacle. Pressure washed Entire Pool without  Booster Pumps.        

$199.99 **

Baracuda Division,
 Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.
 

2-3 hours.

24'

Floats (glides) on water surface with Jet Sweep tentacle. Colorful and Ornamental

 $299.99 **

Baracuda Division,
 Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.
 

 Hayward Pool Products, Inc.

 Hayward Pool Products, Inc.

Creation Pool Products, Inc.
 

2-3 hours.

24'

Floats (glides) on water surface with Jet Sweep tentacle. Colorful and Ornamental

 $299.99 **