PRICING COMPARISON OF BUTLER/CLEANCO/HYDRAMASTER CDS

[hogjowl]

$32 to $34,000 for a Butler. About the same as a 570.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I remember when a Butler was $8k.

I must be old.

 

[Willy P]

IF YOU HAVE THE SMARTS buy the Cleanco in Canada. Your buck is worth $1.32 in the Canuck buck. Wish my money was worth 1/3 more.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

I remember when a Butler was $8k.

I must be old.

Thirty years ago you could get most "good truck mounts" for under 10k and a van for around the same. You paid less for labor, chemical, insurance, and gas too.

I don't see that we as an industry have doubled to tripled our prices. The squeeze of cost versus the price we charge is hurting our industry beyond what we readily see

 

[Captain America]

Those parts on a pto are less expensive than on a slide in.....your paying for r& d.......

I changed out my 10 k. namco with larger engine and kero heat for under. 4000$
It will get the same vacuum and better heat!!!

 

[Scott S.]

not everyone wants to play mechanic, i rather buy a proven machine, and tinker where i have to, to replace a part, but i rather be cleaning.

 

[Shane Deubell]

I would rather be selling!

 

[Desk Jockey]

not everyone wants to play mechanic, i rather buy a proven machine, and tinker where i have to, to replace a part, but i rather be cleaning.

I'd rather my technicians do what they do best, clean. They can so some simple repairs but I don't want them to try an be a mechanic. We send the units to the distributor when they need repair.

 

[Scott S.]

i take my machine to Pembertons when i need it repaired past anything can do in a timely manner myself. Paul there took over for Jim Bane and is equally as smart about tm's, repairs, and how to keep your stuff running well.

 

[Mikey P]

Jim retired, I hope.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

Jim retired, I hope.

Jim found employment at a large restoration company where he maintains and repairs dehumidifiers and dryers on a bench, and where he doesn't have to climb into vans packed with machines, reels, and shelves. His back and knees just couldn't take the squeezing into tight spaces and the contortion needed to access areas of repair on truck mounts.

When he comes in to purchase parts, he looks younger and fitter. I'm happy for him and am grateful for the 37 years he gave to us and our customers.

 

[Mikey P]

So in other words , he took the proverbial Janitor gig.


Good for him.

 

[hogjowl]

I wish Pembertons was in Montgomery.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I wish Pembertons was in Montgomery.

Topeka or even as close as KC would be nice!

 

[Russ T.]

I vote for KC too.

Or Des Moines! Huge hole in the market here for a good distributor.

There are....zero.

It's weird and inconvenient.

 

[Jimmy L]

So if Marty goes to see these PTO's on the left coast will he get the best possible "Deal" on one so he can drive away with it? All of this publicity and all of the hype so the makers of said chosen TM can use him for advertising?

" Marty chose us over brands X and Y" because he knows quality"

 

[Mikey P]

Well...


Im sure all four companys would be more than wiing to chip in for a cab ride home and a down payment on hose reel for the TCS he will end up buying, again

 

[hogjowl]

sapphire has already offer me incentive not to come

 

[Desk Jockey]

sapphire has already offer me incentive not to come

Who wouldn't!

 

[ruff]

So if Marty goes to see these PTO's on the left coast will he get the best possible "Deal" on one so he can drive away with it? All of this publicity and all of the hype so the makers of said chosen TM can use him for advertising?

" Marty chose us over brands X and Y" because he knows quality"

Call Les on that subject. See what he has to say.

Better yet, contact his alter ego- War Monger

 

[hogjowl]

Les got so excited.

 

[Jimmy L]

You know I believe Marty in that story Ofer. Marty is a good man .

 

[Jim Pemberton]

Marty is a good man .

On that, Mr L, we agree.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Marty is a good man .

He is?

 

[Jimmy L]

I've met Taco too and he too is a good man.

 

[Mikey P]

the best.




and it pains me to see Marty be so mean and racist to him.

 

[Desk Jockey]

and it pains me to see Marty be so mean and racist to him.

LOL Its Marty I don't take him serious.

What? He is? Fook Marty!

 

[Jimmy L]

As long as we understand that it's just smack we're talking I see no harm.
He can call me white trash and it won't hurt my feelings. : )

But when Trump gets in office I'm sure most of his family will be deported.

 

[Desk Jockey]

James I've been watching Trump on the Zenith lately. And unless our antenna isn't getting clear reception, it looks as if he has booger encrusted hands...just like yors.

Is that why you like him so much?

 

[Mikey P]

As long as we understand that it's just smack we're talking I see no harm.
He can call me white trash and it won't hurt my feelings. : )

But when Trump gets in office I'm sure most of his family will be deported.

I know, you know, Marty knows...




but does a Hispanic lurker know?