Eurus ZCS 824 · Bolts in for the Roots 824 RCS

Vacuum truck replacement blowers for the Roots 824 RCS and Vactor 2100

Need to replace the Roots 824 RCS on your Vactor 2100 or another PD vacuum truck? The Eurus ZCS 824 is built as a drop-in replacement: same footprint, the same 4,460 CFM at up to 15 psi, and rated to 18 in. Hg vacuum. Brabazon has it in stock at 20%+ less than a new Roots 824.

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4,460CFM max flow
18 in. HgMax vacuum
15 psiMax pressure
880 to 2,470RPM speed range

In stock now. 20%+ less than a new Roots 824.

Eurus ZCS824 vacuum truck blower — Product images courtesy of Eurus Blower.

Eurus ZCS 824 vs. Roots 824 RCS

The ZCS 824 matches the Roots 824 on flow and pressure and mounts in the same space. Check these numbers against the nameplate on your current blower, or send us a photo of it and we will confirm the match.

Spec	Eurus ZCS 824	Roots 824 RCS
Max flow	4,460 CFM	4,460 CFM
Free air	5,187 CFM	Not published
Max pressure	15 psi	15 psi
Max vacuum	18 in. Hg	16 in. Hg (standard RCS)
Speed range	880 to 2,470 RPM	477 to 2,250 RPM
Lubrication	Splash oil	Trico oilers (standard RCS) or dual splash on DSL
Mounting	Dimensionally interchangeable with the 824 RCS with horizontal or vertical feet	Horizontal or vertical
Availability	In stock	Check current lead time

ZCS 824 ratings from the Eurus spec sheet. Roots figures from published Roots RCS data; versions such as the RCS-H and RCS-DSL vary.

Download the ZCS 824 spec sheet (PDF)

Built heavier on purpose

About 100 lbs more iron where vac trucks wear blowers out.

Vac truck blowers live hard: high vacuum, long pulls, and debris that gets past the filters. Eurus designed the ZCS 824 to replace the Roots 824 and added weight in the places that decide how long a blower lasts, the drive end and the gear end. The result runs in the same envelope as your current blower, on the same transfer case and PTO drive.

Drive end
Wider, larger end plate and an integral auxiliary oil tank (the Roots uses a split design), with double oil slinger discs for better bearing lubrication.
Gear end
Shrink disc locking assembly on the timing gears makes gear installation and removal faster at rebuild time.
Impellers
Integral shaft ductile iron, center timed for rotation in either direction.
Bearings
Cylindrical roller on the drive end, ball on the gear end.
Seals
Piston ring air seals and lip type oil seals that keep lubricant out of the air chamber.
Housing
One-piece grey iron casing, headplates and covers; carburized and ground alloy steel timing gears.

Will it fit my truck?

Made for the Vactor 2100 PD and other trucks running a Roots 824.

Vactor 2100 PD

The positive displacement versions of the Vactor 2100 run a Roots 824 class blower off the transfer case and PTO. They pull around 18 in. Hg and are rated for up to 4,460 CFM at 15 psi. The ZCS 824 covers that range.

Other PD vac trucks

Combination sewer cleaners, hydro excavators and industrial vacuum loaders spec'd with a Roots 824 RCS use the same mounting and drive. Send us the blower nameplate and we will confirm.

Repair or replace

Ship your failed blower to our pump repair shop. If a rebuild makes sense, we quote the rebuild. If it does not, the ZCS 824 is on the shelf. We recently tore down a failed 824 RCS-H from a vac truck fleet that could not be saved. This is the blower for that call.

When the ZCS 824 is not the right fit. Fan model trucks, such as the Vactor 2100 Fan, use a hydrostatic fan, not a PD blower. Trucks built for deeper vacuum than 18 in. Hg need a different blower; some PD configurations run to 27 in. Hg. If your current 824 is still repairable, a rebuild can cost less than any new blower, and our shop will tell you which way the numbers go.

Need a blower for a plant instead of a truck? Eurus ZZ, MB and ZG blowers bolt in for Roots URAI, Sutorbilt Legend, Tuthill Competitor Plus and DuroFlow units. See the Eurus interchange chart.

Roots 824 replacement FAQ

Is the Eurus ZCS 824 a direct replacement for the Roots 824 RCS?

Yes. Eurus built the ZCS 824 to be dimensionally interchangeable with the Roots 824 RCS, so it mounts in the same space and connects to the same drive. Send us your current blower's nameplate or model number and we will confirm the fit before you order.

Will the ZCS 824 work on my Vactor 2100?

Yes, if your 2100 is a positive displacement (PD) model running a Roots 824 RCS. It runs off the truck's transfer case and PTO, matches the 4,460 CFM and 15 psi ratings, and is rated to 18 in. Hg vacuum. Fan model 2100s do not use a PD blower.

How much does it cost compared to a new Roots 824?

The ZCS 824 runs 20% or more below the list price of a new Roots 824. Pricing depends on your configuration, so request a quote and we will send exact numbers for your truck.

How fast can I get one?

The ZCS 824 is in stock in the U.S. Tell us your timing in the quote form and we will confirm ship date when we send pricing.

Why is the ZCS 824 heavier than the Roots?

About 100 lbs of the difference is deliberate. Eurus enlarged the drive end plate, made the auxiliary oil tank one piece and added double oil slingers to improve bearing lubrication, the areas that tend to fail first on vac truck blowers.

Can you rebuild my existing Roots blower instead?

Often, yes. Our pump repair shop evaluates the unit and quotes the rebuild when it makes sense. When a blower is past saving, we will tell you so and quote the ZCS 824 instead.

Who makes Eurus blowers?

Eurus Blower, Inc. is the North American arm of Shandong Zhangqiu Blower Co., which has built rotary lobe blowers since 1968 with its own in-house foundry and ISO 9001 quality certification.

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Quote request

Tell us about your truck. We will confirm fit, price and ship date.

The blower nameplate or a photo of it is the fastest way to confirm a match. No nameplate handy? Truck make, model and year get us started.

Prefer to talk? Call 800.825.3222 and ask for the Pump Team, or email pumps@brabazon.com.