juniorc82
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I was looking at buying a hydramaster 4.2 cds used. It has 4800 hrs on it. what is the lifespan of direct drive versus slide in?
I've heard/read 10,000 hours and 200,000 miles on well maintained van powered PTO's. Something in that ball park. Right now I have less than 1100 on my cds and less than 20,000 miles on mine....in 2.5 years.
Doug Cox said:My HM CDS lasted 24 years before I sold it. I can't imagine how many tens of thousands of hours it had on it. It still had numerous years to put in. It lasts as long as you want it to.
BradFenstermaker said:Keep in mind when looking at a Direct Drive, every cleaning hour is like driving 30 miles. Plus odometer.
Your question really depends on how well it was cared for. Really be picky and look it over inside and out.
Go clean with it and stand at the truck while she's working and see how it runs. Does it bog or miss? How's the heat?
Good luck, if your mechanical a used unit is a great way to start.
If you use or sell Hydramasters you know exactly what I'm talking about. If the starters where not a problemThe Great Oz said:I'd ask you to post a picture or more information, but I realize that a general BB rule is that everyone selling/using a different unit will tell you your choice is crap. And, unless it's picture perfect, you paid less than $500 for it, and the seller threw in some Starbucks coupons, they'll tell you you got screwed.
Sorry. :?