Mikey P
Administrator
Never seen a tank like that used.
Hope that thing is bolted down well..
Hope that thing is bolted down well..
PC 650 hp has arrived!
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Vincent Feehan
Member
Might be top heavy when full, be careful braking hard
The straps are rated at 1,000 lbs each with a brake limit of 3,500 lbs each, plus I am going to have a ring containment base fabricated for the bottom that will be bolted to the floor. I chose this because this box is only 12 ft and I needed the extra space. It will be OK I'm confident
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
DOT may require metal for a permanent installation.
and look at how long they last and last and last.
I've seen many vortexes with 7-9000 hours and they just keep going and making money.
bigger most of the time is better.
The Apex does pretty good for hours also..
Still perfect compression on all 3 cylinders!
Desk Jockey
Member
I have a Performer with the Nissan powerplant I'm trading in.
4,500 hours and not one hiccup. I wouldn't buy anything but liquid cooled.
4,500 hours and not one hiccup. I wouldn't buy anything but liquid cooled.
Cleanworks
Moderator
See thread about lawn mower engines, seems many people get the same hours at maybe 1/3 the price.I have a Performer with the Nissan powerplant I'm trading in.
4,500 hours and not one hiccup. I wouldn't buy anything but liquid cooled.
Desk Jockey
Member
Awsome me too. My mower runs great. Of course its a big motor, larger than most tm powerplants.
Ron, carpet cleaners lie...a lot. Running and performing well are two different things.
Ron, carpet cleaners lie...a lot. Running and performing well are two different things.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Imagine that.
Desk Jockey
Member
hogjowl
Idiot™
I was actually agreeing with you, bonehead.
Cleanworks
Moderator
So, you are saying that your performer maybe had a few hiccups after all?
There is a point of diminishing returns.. How much would it cost to replace one of those big motors? I like to rebuild truck mounts and the bigger motors seem to add complications to the project. I love the Kubota, and I can replace it for 3,500..
Desk Jockey
Member
I figured it was a 50/50 shot. LOL
dealtimeman
Everyday is Saturday.
Not arguing with you able you have a point but I could replace the engine in our Nissan us for about 4500 and they go about a million miles before they are done.
Btw the Kubota is a big motor. The hp is not high but dis placement and torque is up there.
Btw the Kubota is a big motor. The hp is not high but dis placement and torque is up there.
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Awsome me too. My mower runs great. Of course its a big motor, larger than most tm powerplants.
Ron, carpet cleaners lie...a lot. Running and performing well are two different things.
What size motor does it need to run the blades, run the hydraulic pumps, and drag your ass around all day?
Mine just turns two pulleys. ..
Desk Jockey
Member
3 pulleys, it zips along 10 mph 26 hp.
Topnotchcarpet
Member
Nice set-up. I have a 200 gallon fresh water tank install vertical in a Promaster 3500. Don't have any problems.
Did you get anything fabricated for the bottom? Or just strapped in
Had them install rinse tank on top of wheel well, leaves space for "soon to be added" chemical shelf and clears up more floor space which also allows more room for servicing equipment when needed.
Waiting on my 50 ft of 2.5 hose
Waiting on my 50 ft of 2.5 hose
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Desk Jockey
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She looks great Billy. You inspired me to move forward with my Spartan.
I ordered my chassis last week and sent a layout to Supreme yesterday but it likely will be a few months before I see it.
Meanwhile I'm enjoying yours vicariously.
I ordered my chassis last week and sent a layout to Supreme yesterday but it likely will be a few months before I see it.
Meanwhile I'm enjoying yours vicariously.
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hogjowl
Idiot™
English as a second languageShe looks great Billy. You inspired me to move forward with my Spartan.
I ordered my chassis last week and sent a layout to Supreme yesterday but it likey will be a few months before I see it.
Meanwhile I'm enjoying your vicariously.
Desk Jockey
Member
LOL
I type, text, do everything too fast.
My time on this planet is limited, it won't be long before the mother ship will come for me.
I type, text, do everything too fast.
My time on this planet is limited, it won't be long before the mother ship will come for me.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Ladwig won't open the door.
Desk Jockey
Member
Whuts the password?
Swordfish?
Swordfish?
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Topnotchcarpet
Member
I originally had a stanless steel frame built for my Everest to Set-on. I told my supplier before hand. They said ok than when they say how high the machine was going sit they said no. Crap I was out a grand for the tank and a grand for the frame.
The only way the tank was going to fit was upright behind the hose reel. I used the stanless steel angle iron that was used to build my frame and bolted it around the bottom of the tank to the van. I than used 4 heavy duty eye hooks bolted with very large washers through the bottom of the van and two of the biggest racket straps I could find. I think they are 10,000 lbs a piece. Lots of weight on one side but I have not notice any problems.
