Need help with new truckmount

[Jon]

We have a Blueline which has been great but it's time to add a 2nd truck. We do a good amount of large commercial plus houses & restoration. Definitely need dual wand. I don't know much about Aerotech. Any help is appreciated

 

[Mikey P]

Is winter freezing an issue?

Do you offer other services and need the extra room the AT offers?

Is DOT an issue?

 

[Jon]

Yes we are in the northeast & the extra space is helpful

 

[BIG WOOD]

Then I think you've just answered your own question.

If DOT is an issue and you have very cold winter... get a direct drive setup in a van, not a box truck. If you need extra space are are willing to buy new, the new Hydramaster in the sprint van is the first thought that came to mind.

 

[BIG WOOD]

And since this would be your second setup, I'd rather do 2 truckmounts on a large commercial job than 2 wands on one truckmount.

 

[Dolly Llama]

get a direct drive setup in a van,

what direct drive is a dual wand machine?
sticking two wands on a 47 bower does not a dual wand TM make

..L.T.A.

 

[BIG WOOD]

what direct drive is a dual wand machine?
sticking two wands on a 47 bower does not a dual wand TM make

..L.T.A.

I can't answer that question. But I know you can dual upholstery or even dual tool with wand and upholstery on that setup. So for a big convention or theatre room with 1400chairs...2 upholstery tools would be just fine.

But like I originally said, i'd rather have 2 truckmounts on one big job than just one truckmount with 2 guys

 

[Jon]

Is winter freezing an issue?

Do you offer other services and need the extra room the AT offers?

Is DOT an issue?

I can't answer that question. But I know you can dual upholstery or even dual tool with wand and upholstery on that setup. So for a big convention or theatre room with 1400chairs...2 upholstery tools would be just fine.

But like I originally said, i'd rather have 2 truckmounts on one big job than just one truckmount with 2 guys

So other than an AT, which machine do you guys like?

 

[Mark Saiger]

So other than an AT, which machine do you guys like?

I'm a Butler guy here....been using Butlers in our family a long time

I can probably help answer questions you might have about them.

 

[Mikey P]

Prochem Everest 650 is also a dual wander with a proven track record.

 

[Desk Jockey]

+2

It's a beast that can easily handle the task.

 

[BIG WOOD]

So other than an AT, which machine do you guys like?

Since you're in a cold area of the country, I'd try to stick with an AT so you can close up the van while you're working to prevent any freezing of your tools, hoses, and chemicals.

 

[Jon]

I got a quote from Aero Tech, they don't seem very flexible on price. Anyone find the same thing?

 

[hogjowl]

The good ones don’t negotiate price
Nor do I blame them

 

[Bob Pruitt]

Butler has a 10 year warranty. You could lease it. Very little down. I have never thought of dual wanding was the way to go. Box trucks where I live limit access.
2 vans worked better on big jobs for me. But I have never owned an Aero Tech.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Two vans definitely give you more options. Setup at multiple entery points. Working two separate accounts simultaneously.

 

[steve_64]

what direct drive is a dual wand machine?
sticking two wands on a 47 bower does not a dual wand TM make

..L.T.A.

What size does?

I'm really liking having two vans. Even though I could do some dual sanding I don't due to all the extra hoses and set up time.

 

[Dolly Llama]

What size does?

the big 68 on the AT's for sure
Played with a Powerclean Genesis once that worked well (59 blower)

..L.T.A.