Prochem Performer 405 good buy or not??

[Michael L]

I have the opportunity to buy a 2008 2500 chevy express van with 69k miles and a performer 405 in it with 500 feet of hose and reels for $10k, machine seems to work fine and start up and go, my only concern is this one was manufactured in 1997 making it 22 years old. It has 5800 hours but he says its been always serviced, and it looks as if it does? I need OPINIONS, worth it or not??

 

[Shane T]

I would be a little suspicious of the stated mileage. What happened to the seat and door pull in just 69K?

 

[hogjowl]

Nobody here is going to tell you to buy it.
So buy it and stick your finger in our faces

 

[Cleanworks]

The performer 405 is a beast and one of the most reliable units out there. It's a little dated but if it's in good shape I would say go for it. Their are a few guys on here that have good first hand experience with the 405's. I think it's a decent deal but I would negotiate it down a little if I could. Maybe offer $8000 and see where it goes.

 

[hogjowl]

See? Nobody responded almost immediately.

 

[Desk Jockey]

The unit is as Ron stated HOWEVER some parts on the older units are now no longer available. I'd pay lower than asking just in case you have problem with parts later.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Great machine. I've had 4. Still have two, unless Justin has sold one of them...

 

[Small town janitorial]

Offer 7500 and go from there. Worth 8 or 9 from what I've seen.

 

[sassyotto]

My 2007 van just turned 80,000 miles. its easy to tell if the miles/hours are correct. A thorough inspection and detailed maintenance records would be required.

5800 hours, heck, its just broke in. I sold my Performer with just under 10,000 hours and ran like new. Motor will last forever.

To me it would be worth every cent if the miles/hours are accurate.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

What parts are unavailable?

 

[encapman]

I would be a little suspicious of the stated mileage. What happened to the seat and door pull in just 69K?

I agree. That truck was either driven by the world’s fattest man or the mileage is skewed. I’d be skeptical.

 

[JohnHawkP]

What parts are unavailable?

Heat exchanger is no longer manufactured.

However the heat exchanger in the unit can be repaired in most instances.

 

[hogjowl]

You people are so distrustful!

 

[Mikey P]

What parts are unavailable?

A good helper.

 

[Desk Jockey]

What parts are unavailable?

Lots proprietary stuff. We still have 5 of them left down from 8. Yes, HE, don't care to try and source one or have one built. No time or patience to have a machine down.

One of ours had the drain tube that ran from the waste tank through the unit to the front console. Our distributor rigged it up so it was functional...but it looked like hell.

That's when we traded up for an Everest. I thought he would clean it and sell it. He's used it as a parts machine and come out better.

 

[Dolly Llama]

It has 5800 hours but he says its been always serviced, and it looks as if it does?

judging by the rest of the pics, I wouldn't be surprised at that
That van and gear look pretty clean 'n well maintained overall
(it's hard to fake all that with a cleaning up for sale when/if one is "less than good" about it

as far as the seat cover.....ever jump in a van with a tool like napping shears or screw driver in rear pocket ?
I have ......

the door handle/armrest ?
It's a GM ....micky mouse hardware thru-out

no clue as to market value
but doesn't appear to ever been trashed or abused


.L.T.A.

 

[Mikey P]

Do you have a an old time tractor and farm fixit guy around?
It's a far better rig than a high tech position portable in your mom's minivan

 

[sassyotto]

if you dont buy it, let me know. I would take a shot at it.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Me too...

 

[JS41035]

Great machine. I've had 4. Still have two, unless Justin has sold one of them...

Maybe .75 between the rust.

 

[JS41035]

So 2008 express with those miles is worth’s every bit of 8. grand. I don’t care what the KBB says. If you find one with those miles priced for less let me know. That makes the 405 2 grand. Already installed. Great deal. Buy it. You will have some small issues with the 405 but everyone knows how to work on them and other than rust, (or chronic disassembly by the elderly) they last forever.

 

[BIG WOOD]

So 2008 express with those miles is worth’s every bit of 8. grand. I don’t care what the KBB says. If you find one with those miles priced for less let me know. That makes the 405 2 grand. Already installed. Great deal. Buy it. You will have some small issues with the 405 but everyone knows how to work on them and other than rust, (or chronic disassembly by the elderly) they last forever.

What’s up with the fancy letters? Do you think you’re better than us? Admit it!

 

[Michael L]

Im.gonna go for it, the guy says he has all the paperwork on the service for the van and the tm. Whats the cfm on one of these? He says he has 500ft of vacuum hose that he use to to hotels, does the suction hold up at that length on one of these?

 

[Desk Jockey]

Im.gonna go for it, the guy says he has all the paperwork on the service for the van and the tm. Whats the cfm on one of these? He says he has 500ft of vacuum hose that he use to to hotels, does the suction hold up at that length on one of these?

500 feet? It will feel like a portable.
.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Crank up the vacuum relief.

 

[Small town janitorial]

500ft. Ha. Ha. Ha. His credibility just went down.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

You'd be surprised. This isn't a lawnmower powered unit. Crank up the vacuum relief and pull the throttle above the high notch. You will not hurt the engine.

 

[Dolly Llama]

He says he has 500ft of vacuum hose that he use to to hotels, does the suction hold up at that length on one of these?

meh....
just dealing with 500ft of hose would be more of a PITA than moving the van to another side of the joint .
and 500 ft of vac hose takes up half or more space in a van

it's just not something you need for everyday cleaning unless you service 20K sf+ buildings with limited entrances regularly .
It's rare you'll need more than 250ft of hose...so don't sweat it


..L.T.A.

 

[Michael L]

meh....
just dealing with 500ft of hose would be more of a PITA than moving the van to another side of the joint .
and 500 ft of vac hose takes up half or more space in a van

it's just not something you need for everyday cleaning unless you service 20K sf+ buildings with limited entrances regularly .
It's rare you'll need more than 250ft of hose...so don't sweat it


..L.T.A.

The other 250ft will be backup hose then lol

 

[Jimmy L]

Yeah crank up that vac relief and rpms!

Then hear the belts squeel and smoke !