Used Vortex (for you V aficionados)

[orbitalclean]

I found a used Vortex with 3k hours and 80k on the Nissan truck. Not too worried about the miles on the truck.. but the Vortex?

What is the lifespan on these before a major overhaul? Is 3k hours a lot even for a Vortex? What do you think, is it going to be in the shop more than on the job?

With limited funds, would you definitely look for something newer?

 

[Greenie]

From a Speedster to a Vortex, hell of a step up.

These used Vs will have proponents & opponents, basically how does the machine look, beat to hell or cared for?

 

[orbitalclean]

LOL, yeah went from speedster to VLM to hopefully vortex. The financing on as used one doesnt look too bad.

To be honest it doesnt look anything like it would if I would have cared for it myself. Its a little beatup but not bad. It is going for cheap but Id have to fly all the way cross country and drive it back.

 

[Greenie]

What vehicle are you running out of currently?

Do you rotovac much anymore?

 

[orbitalclean]

I have a 3/4 ton Econoline w/ 6 cyl. I sold the rotovac and Mytee to get the VLM setup.

 

[steve g]

sounds like its not a petersen unit, which is good, the xyn HX will likely need replacement with a stainless unit if it hasn't been replaced already the exhaust valve may need some attention, aerotech has a custom exhaust valve that is self cleaning, not sure if the machine could be moded to accept it. , aerotech sells them still I believe, the rest of the machine is mostly truckmount parts, like a blower, pump, etc. I think the biggest benefit to the big machines is haveing a big wrap on them that is attractive, check out the trucks like wizs, adam hales, waterfalls, etc, those truck look dramtic. if you are buying a used older truck it might not be worth putting all that money into a wrap, and knowing repairs will be a must down the road, also what will you have left after 5 years of use. just my .02