20" Advance Matador High speed with SHAMPOO TANK?

[Jay D]

I just picked up this machine and had a couple questions. It does not say the rpm 175 or 300 does anyone know? It is not a dual speed, bummer. I was wondering if anyone has one and what do you use it for? Residential or Commercial? Bonneting? Shampooing with a pad etc. Please fill me in on this machine I picked it up rather cheaply. It says model AP20 High RPM all purpose on it 1.5 hp. Belt drive and shampoo tank. I will have to buy a new drive block, the old shampoo brush has seen better days. Thank you.

 

[Fred Geyen]

It is 300 RPM. We use them for pre-scrub or Bonnet. With tank over the motor the balance is great.

If you want to sell it we would buy it as a backup.

www.geyengroup.com

 

[Mikey P]

I'll trade you my EZ for it.

 

[The Preacher]

good machine, heavy as a 2am bar chick!!!

 

[Fon Johnson]

You got the Hummer (real Hummer, not the Tahoe) of rotaries. Those things are built like a tank. Sealed motor, and the belt may be kevlar. I have a matador that is 18 years old. I have never replaced the belt, and we have worn out 2 or 3 sets of transport wheels. The one you have is the all purpose machine with the tank. It is a 300 rpm machine. You should get a lot of good use out of it.

 

[Jay D]

Got it for $100 off craigslist, but I will need to get a drive block for about 75.

 

[Fon Johnson]

You'll get your money's worth, and then some.

 

[Fred Geyen]

Alright you got it for $100.00. Plus freight do you want to sell it or are you just going to look at it!

Hey if you keep it you really did get a great all purpose rotary. Good Luck.

 

[Jay D]

I have been waiting to find a used 300rpm for a while to high speed bonnet and encap. I aint giving it up now. I paid no freight, I went and picked it up 40 miles from me. Selling my cimex that I never use any more and I needed something for the occasional commercial job I do. And I wanted to use bonnets on real dirty areas after encapping. This thing is lightweight compared to my cimex.

 

[tim]

how much for the cimex? Thinking about getting another one, could pick it up since you are 3 hours away. Also have a referral for you.