HELP-Buying my first TM

If u have any local dealers around that also has mechanics, like an interlink (I personally don't endorse them).  I would try getting in touch with them. They often take in trades and are always trying to sell them, but they will try to sell you a new one.  Keep in mind they are sales people, and just like at the used car lot haggle, haggle, haggle. You may be able to finagle a deal out of them if you try, maybe even with a mini warranty for 30 days. If you ask they may know someone looking to sell some equipment as well. If you dont have any dealers nearby call your competition.  Many of the big companies have a back up truck or two that they would be willing to part with and may be interested in helping you out.  Some however are A-holes.

If you feel more confident hit the classifieds or search the internet, but try to buy local. Buying a used machine from someone 1000 miles away is in my opinion a pretty scary concept.  So try to buy local so you can see the unit actually running!  Always be careful of the hour meter. Look around the edges and make sure that it was never replaced or tampered with. I will leave more mechanics tips to someone else.

Another option is you can get a new "brand x" unit still under warranty for under ten thousand but it will come from a very small dealer who will have to ship the unit to you.  The long distance of the dealer will make any warranty pretty much bs, because you or the dealer obviously wont pay to ship it back every time something goes wrong. So if you don't live near the dealer, I only would recommend this if you a very handy fellow.

Good luck
Fuzz

PS. They are all pretty simple to operate once you get used to them.  Some are just more convenient to use.


Edited by FuzzSucker - 06/January/2009 at 11:20pm

He's using his "dry waaaaaaaaay before you start" porty

WisconsinCarpet wrote: I have never worked with a truck mount before, so I really don't know what I should be looking for... I know I need a used one because I can't afford a new one...:-) What should I be looking for? Where should I be looking? How do I inspect it? Any good or bad reviews on brands are appreciated.... Thank you for any advise.

How much do you have to spend?  Do you own a van or a trailer for transporting the TM?  How handy are you with some tools? Do you know a good mechanic?

I personally dont like anything under a 20hp if you can avoid it.


Edited by FuzzSucker - 06/January/2009 at 11:20pm

I would have to agree with that one cmaster.

Mick

I dont agree.      

An electric vac motor can't touch a pd blower

Are your's for sale Ken???