Prochem Performer?

[Shane T]

Can someone direct me to where I can find out what is the difference between a Performer, Performer Cub, Performer 405, Bruin II

 

[dgardner]

If you're into reading manuals Prochem has them here:

http://www.prochem.com/partsmanual.aspx

The specs are in there - though it would be a lot easier if someone who knows them all could chime in....

 

[Desk Jockey]

Cub was entry level, Bruin II was liquid cooled but not the big Nissan. The Performer was the Nissan with more lift 14-inches of merc, than cfm. The 405 was same unit as Performer but with a different blower.Its blower had higher cfm (405) and lower lift 12-inches of merc.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Performer has a 45 and 2.5" air plumbing
Performer 405 has a 47 and 3" air plumbing.

Despite the slight "spec" differences in lift ratings, the 47's 40% extra cfm makes a huge difference in cleaning.

 

[dgardner]

Performer/ performer 405 - Nissan engine
Cub - Briggs Vanguard 16 hp air-cooled
Bruin II - Kubota liquid-cooled 31 hp

Cub - 3M blower
Bruin II - 4M blower

 

[dgardner]

Performer 405 has a 47 and 3" air plumbing.

And dual blower filters in the waste tank vs. single for the performer.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Cub was the predecessor to the Blazer. The Bear/Bearcat preceeded the Performer & 405

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I was running a Bane when I saw my first "Bear".

Yes, I was afraid...

 

[Desk Jockey]

We had an 800A and loved the Nissan so when they came out with Bears & Bearcats we moved up to Bearcats. I think we had 6-at one time.

 

[Able 1]

When did Prochem start using aluminum frames?

 

[Shane T]

Thanks guys, that exactly what I was looking for. Was looking at a deal on a Performer but I don't think I would go back to a 45 blower. Especially since I believe it would be under-driven.

 

[SamIam]

Performer has a 45 and 2.5" air plumbing
Performer 405 has a 47 and 3" air plumbing.

Despite the slight "spec" differences in lift ratings, the 47's 40% extra cfm makes a huge difference in cleaning.

actually I think it has 3.5 inch plumbing off blower and 2 1.75 inch openings at front of machine. the 405

 

[Lee Stockwell]

actually I think it has 3.5 inch plumbing off blower and 2 1.75 inch openings at front of machine. the 405

That's OD (outside diameter) of each.

I remember that because I told my son to get 3" hose to go between blower and silencer. Wrong! I needed 3.5 to go OVER the 3" ID pipe nipples.

 

[dealtimeman]

When did Prochem start using aluminum frames?

I believe it was with the Everest