Anybody run one with the standard blower and heat exchanger? How does it do? I'm looking at the lease deals wondering if it's better in the long run to just lease and get new trucks every 3 years, not having all the issues that come with aging trucks. 799 a month is about 350 less than what I'm paying per van now.
Standard issue butlers
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Desk Jockey
Member
We have both a standard and a high heat big blower. I personally can't tell a difference.
However I'm no gear head. They all just squirt and suck!
However I'm no gear head. They all just squirt and suck!
Nate The Great
Member
As useful as tits on a bull!
No experience with Butlers as well... Played with one at MF but no real world experience..
No experience with Butlers as well... Played with one at MF but no real world experience..
We have both a standard and a high heat big blower. I personally can't tell a difference.
However I'm no gear head. They all just squirt and suck!
That's what I'm thinking, as I'm inching closer and closer to getting off the truck I'm not sure how much of a shit I give it the carpet takes half an hour longer to dry or the temp is 20 degrees lower. I am tired of ferrying trucks back and forth to my distributor though.
Desk Jockey
Member
I think you only need high heat if you do restaurant or trashed rentals.
My tech's don't even know there is a difference between our two trucks.
My tech's don't even know there is a difference between our two trucks.
Bob Pruitt
Member
Instead of 240 degrees you will have 210 degrees of temperature...that's still very good. That's what the van engine runs at and you will have that heat instantly.
If you buy the Devastator wand or the new one Mike is mentioning, then the vacuum will be very good.
It's a standard van so a little less room and you won't be getting the 210 gallon waste tank...but - the new midmount waste and fresh water tank will give you back quite a bit of that space. I agree it's a very good set up.
If you buy the Devastator wand or the new one Mike is mentioning, then the vacuum will be very good.
It's a standard van so a little less room and you won't be getting the 210 gallon waste tank...but - the new midmount waste and fresh water tank will give you back quite a bit of that space. I agree it's a very good set up.
ruff
Member
Price difference is minor, why not get better heat and suction, that will more than pay for itself in efficiency in a fairly short time?
Mark Saiger
Mr Happy!
There is a slight difference but it's enough for me to notice....
Once I have had the high heat hard for me to go back...
And I like the extra power
Once I have had the high heat hard for me to go back...
And I like the extra power
Man, I love slide ins!! I still have my original TM after 12 years.. I have never seen a 799 a month payment!
My main TM(Apex) has over 9,000 hours.. And my guy has NO problem with it!
I don't ever take in my equipment, that's where you lose BIG!
My main TM(Apex) has over 9,000 hours.. And my guy has NO problem with it!
I don't ever take in my equipment, that's where you lose BIG!
Desk Jockey
Member
I imagine it's helps in those balmy Minnesota winters.
I remember Lockhart stopping by on his way back from picking up a Vortex in Minnesota last year. lol
He said there cold but nothing like Minnesota cold.
I remember Lockhart stopping by on his way back from picking up a Vortex in Minnesota last year. lol
He said there cold but nothing like Minnesota cold.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Yeah, 99.9% of cleaners I see are of the same opinion you are.
Desk Jockey
Member
I paid cash for my Everest last year but I have a $650.00 a month payment on the Spartan we put it in.
Bob Pruitt
Member
For the difference in cost though you get a lot more for the 350$ a month. Fully Saigerized 1 ton extended length van, insulated...so quiet and cool...even in Florida...you would need to ask Mark how effective the insulation is in cold weather, 210 gallon waste tank...this matters to me as I work primarily in gated communities and would rather take the dirty water away, 240 degree heat...instant and consistent, better vacuum. Quietest machine I have ever owned.
Mark Saiger
Mr Happy!
Winter insulation kit from Butler....very nice!
I run them in -30 below zero and colder all the time....
But I also have had some units without the insulation kit...they do ok too...but love the refined look, fit, finish and quietness with the insulation kit...
Mikey P
Administrator
Humid or cold environment?
Get the 47
Dry and or hot?
The 45 is plenty
Get the 47
Dry and or hot?
The 45 is plenty
Mark Saiger
Mr Happy!
If you plan to run a Zipper SS Super Spinner....got big
High Heat and 47....
Max it out!
High Heat and 47....
Max it out!
Desk Jockey
Member
We spin two of the off our Everest. It's a mean machine. 
Russ T.
Supportive Member
I just got my ‘02 wrapped today.
It’s got the basic package...from ‘02.
The suction on my Cleanco 47 is better than the Butler, but marginally so.
I would say the same for the heat.
I don’t clean restaurants, like any restaurants, ever. That’s a big reason I felt comfortable with the standard Butler. I’m hardly ever over 150’ of hose also.
Russ T.
Supportive Member
New wheels coming shortly. Probably next week.
Dolly Llama
Number 5
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homes are dry here when the furnace is running.
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How fast does Butler spin their blowers?
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Mikey P
Administrator
Desk Jockey
Member
Its great. You fill it up and it drains it out in a couple of days.
Seriously it will go through some gas. At least 2 x a slide in.
Its a trade off for simplicity. A monkey can run a pto....or a PIG.
Seriously it will go through some gas. At least 2 x a slide in.
Its a trade off for simplicity. A monkey can run a pto....or a PIG.
Lyman
Supportive Member
Russ T.
Supportive Member
hogjowl
Idiot™
I have the 4.8 in my van and later I made SURE I got the 6.0 for Brady’s van.
I want him to be able to get out into traffic without being killed!
I want him to be able to get out into traffic without being killed!
Cleanworks
Moderator
There's traffic in Alabama?
