New Truckmount???

thinking about replacing the hillbilly TM, with a real TM. I will keep the hillbilly as back up.

Looking for something used but not abused. Or if I can save enough I might buy a new one from Terry. Can you guys let me know if you come across a REAL GOOD deal on a used machine. I would appreciate it , as of right now my budget is low butI'm working on saving more. Thank you.

Something within driving distance, north west America, (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Northern Cali)

I think there about 20 on Craigslist here.. Most seem to be retired hobiests but some would probably take a couple cartons of Marlboros and a case of Pabst blue ribbon.

....................................... but some would probably take a couple cartons of Marlboros and a case of Pabst blue ribbon.

Common MAn!!!.............I told ya my TM isn't For SAle!!!   

theres a unit with a briggs engine on CL here for 650.00, it has a pressure washing higher psi pump.

looks kinda rough but could probably be cleaned up, has a roots blower and a diesel burner

No Getto machines , I'm a high end cleaner . 50 cent a foot all day

Andy Mc wrote:No Getto machines ,   I'm a high end  cleaner .  50 cent a foot  all   day

Ahahaa good one, says the owner of the "HillBilly TM"!   

save up for a new petro viking most used tm's will turn into money pits

U can be a .55 a square foot client maker with a hydrmaster, all ya gotta do is take a pucture of your self flexing in front of it and u will make minimum a grand a day, http://kpr.craigslist.org/bfs/4531029575.html

ODIN wrote:save up for a new petro viking most used tm's will turn into money pits

ding ding! And I heard Vikings take candy bars and bottles of whiskey as partial payment.   

Dinars

Damn thats a good deal right dare! lol
500 for dat..........wish that was here in Lala land.

ODIN wrote:save up for a new petro viking most used tm's will turn into money pits

They sure can! Just find something that is easy to access the components, low tech, and hours below 2,000 and you will be okay.

Even a junker can make you enough money in a short time to afford a better unit later, just find something and put it to work....then buy that upgraded unit. How many jobs would it take to buy that petro viking...not that many and then you will be in really good shape.

Davey Cracker wrote:Damn thats a good deal right dare! lol
500 for dat..........wish that was here in Lala land.

Dropped to $ 400 now !   

I agree with Odin! Buy the Petro Viking. I have seen one that is basically the same machine and was very impressed. Extrememly well built with stainless steel frame and heatexchanger. Provides hot water and good vacuum . Has an excellent pump as well and would work well cleaning tile and grout. They are easy to maintain and if repairs are needed everything is easy to get to.

I used to own a Hydramaster 3.7 Cross-Fire. I performed very well . That 36 blower will really provide a lot of vacuum.  I did have to work on it fairly often. It made me a lot of money for the $2000.00 I paid for it but there came a time I was working on it too often so bought a new TM . That was the last new truckmount that I ever bought up until now. Actually haven't taken possession of it but will be ready in 2 weeks or so.

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ODIN wrote:  How many jobs would it take to buy that petro viking...not that many and then you will be in really good shape.

1-2, or up to 12 depending on the cleaner/jobs??     

OR wait what's the question, how much is it worth, or does it sell for??    

Jan Sullins wrote:I used to own a Hydramaster 3.7 Cross-Fire. I performed very well . That 36 blower will really provide a lot of vacuum.  I did have to work on it fairly often. It made me a lot of money for the $2000.00 I paid for it but there came a time I was working on it too often so bought a new TM . That was the last new truckmount that I ever bought up until now. Actually haven't taken possession of it but will be ready in 2 weeks or so.

 Jan, Sorry if I missed it but what TM are you purchasing and congrats.

I see a Petro in Andys future

Found a hydracat in excellent condition.(in my price range) Plan to pick it up this weekend.

dp1 wrote:

Davey Cracker wrote:Damn thats a good deal right dare! lol
500 for dat..........wish that was here in Lala land.

Dropped to $ 400 now !   

Yea but it's still in Kraz4y Serial Killer Land, and I don't go to those parts!   

Mo I am going to have an EZ truckmount built by
Nick Nellos . It will be similar to a petro Viking but
with a 20HP Kohler V twin and a 36 Roots blower.
All stainless steel frame,heatexchanger and tanks .
Comes with a 45 gallon fresh water tank and a
75 gallon waste tank. I also ordered an auto pumpout.

Thanks Mo I appreciate your comment and I am looking forward
to using a truckmount again. Been doing portables with propane and
has been ok but this will be much easier for both me and my son to
be successful in this industry.

I bet your excited about the new machine Jan? Im sure your going to like it. Congratulations to you .

Jan Sullins wrote:Mo I am going to have an EZ truckmount built by
Nick Nellos . It will be similar to a petro Viking but
with a 20HP Kohler V twin and a 36 Roots blower.
All stainless steel frame,heatexchanger and tanks . .

Much better Choice on the Engine.

you'll be able to get parts/service for it if needed, and won't have to worry about the down time with a replacement engine from Harbor Freight.  

Andy Mc wrote:I bet your excited about the new machine Jan?  Im sure your going to like it. Congratulations to you .

Andy we are excited . It started out that we were getting an EZ TM 16 V twin
Vanguard with a 33 Roots but he said he would upgrade the blower to a 36 for
not all that much more so  I took it. He also upgraded the engine to a 18HP Vanguard. Then the other day I think he said he got a great deal on some Kohler
Command 20 HP engines and that he wanted to just upgrade to that at no extra
price. I put down half for the deposit with the rest due when I go down there to
get it put in my 2003 Chevy 3/4 ton van. I was given a RC99 inline filter for free
which I really like what I here about them. I need to get a new upholstery tool as mine went down just the other day. It is really quite old. Will order the PMF internal
jet model from Joe B. Gonna order 2 50 foot sections of Purple Swoosh vacuum hose
from Joe as well as some 1 1/2 hose of the same color. My West Pak wands are nice but I think I going to upgrade them with the stainless valves. Need to get van lettered . Will show pictures as soon as I get it.

Sounds like things have worked out well....love the purple hose idea as well.

Actually excited for you, new toys can really get you motivated fast.