Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : Whats a good Truckmount? https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:03:34 +0000 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:59:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6447 <![CDATA[Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Whats a good Truckmount? : OK. What makes a TM good is...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=160605&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#160605 Author: Ken Harris
Subject: 6447
Posted: 08/July/2010 at 9:59am

OK.
 
What makes a TM good is a multitude of items:
 
-reliability should be #1 IMO. If it does not work , you dont get paid.
-next is good power and heat. Aim for at least a #45 blower(320 cfm), 2000 psi pump and 220 to 240 heat production.
-cost to buy. Should be under $15,000US
-should have a fast dry system built-in.This will add an extra $5000/month to your income above regular cleaning income. Without that you will work harder for less money
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:59:42 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=160605&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#160605 <![CDATA[Whats a good Truckmount? : you have to be more specific than...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=160603&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#160603 Author: doug
Subject: 6447
Posted: 08/July/2010 at 8:34am

you  have to be more specific than that.  It sounds more like a comparson of your tms than a question regarding other tms? what makes a tm good seems to be in the eye of the owner? Or in most cases the marketing of the manufacturer. Bull baffles brains?]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:34:40 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=160603&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#160603 <![CDATA[Whats a good Truckmount? : Cobb&#039;s Dynachem Units are...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=160595&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#160595 Author: Ken Harris
Subject: 6447
Posted: 08/July/2010 at 12:59am

Cobb's Dynachem Units are a great place to start if you are still looking. They are also one of the few units on the market that can dry the carpets you clean with them in 5 minutes as well. This is going to be something to consider in the years ahead.]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:59:49 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=160595&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#160595 <![CDATA[Whats a good Truckmount? : I have owned 6 Butlers over the...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=160588&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#160588 Author: Senior craftsman
Subject: 6447
Posted: 07/July/2010 at 7:51pm

I have owned 6 Butlers over the last 25 years, and one with the 5.8 blower for 15 years. They are not the only truckmounts I have owned.
They are absolutely great machines and the trucks are well laid out. The quality of materials and workmanship set the highest standards in this industry and no one else comes close.
Even though I also have a Hydramaster Titan 875, temps get to over 280 F,  and a really big blower, I still recommend the Butlers hands down.
My 4 Hydramaster Maxx 470's don't seem to have anywhere near as half as much suction as the Butler 5.8 even though they share the same blower, from what i've been told.
Well thougt out, well executed, quality reels, thick stainless steel tanks, strong shelving, great long lasting paint.
I think if you can find a well maintained one at a reasonable price, you will be served well.
Just remember, take good care of your equipment and it will take good care of you.
]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:51:06 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=160588&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#160588 <![CDATA[Whats a good Truckmount? : bigrich wrote:I would get a...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=159741&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#159741 Author: John L
Subject: 6447
Posted: 30/April/2010 at 11:20pm

Originally posted by bigrich bigrich wrote:

I would get a Dynachem from Cobbs Carpet. I have a used one. I've had it for the past 3 years.
LOL! You did..LOL
]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:20:22 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=159741&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#159741 <![CDATA[Whats a good Truckmount? : I would get a Dynachem from Cobbs...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=159668&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#159668 Author: bigrich
Subject: 6447
Posted: 23/April/2010 at 7:38pm

I would get a Dynachem from Cobbs Carpet. I have a used one. I've had it for the past 3 years. Other than oil changes, it has not given me any trouble whatsoever. Easy to fix yourself and simple. I'm all about simple.]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:38:05 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=159668&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#159668 <![CDATA[Whats a good Truckmount? : The inferno 25 looks like a nice...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=159027&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#159027 Author: John L
Subject: 6447
Posted: 02/March/2010 at 7:37pm

The inferno 25 looks like a nice unit. Didn't see a price..  Nice website too!
We looked at them also but decided to go with PowerClean's XT series..
Price was right.. It's Liquid-cooled not air-cooled..Big smile
 
Inferno dont have a exhaust HX.. That really makes a big difference in Heat output!!
Think about it........... Ermm
]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:37:01 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=159027&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#159027 <![CDATA[Whats a good Truckmount? : I want to purchase a trucmount...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=159016&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#159016 Author: Carpet Cleaning
Subject: 6447
Posted: 02/March/2010 at 6:01am

I want to purchase a trucmount from Amtex. Does anyone know how good these machines are??]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:01:21 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=159016&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#159016 <![CDATA[Whats a good Truckmount? : bonesheal wrote:With $20k I&#039;d...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=158897&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#158897 Author: John L
Subject: 6447
Posted: 19/February/2010 at 7:50pm

Originally posted by bonesheal bonesheal wrote:

With $20k I'd get a 5 year old truckmount. 
 
LOL LOL LOL Confused Confused Confused Shocked Shocked Shocked LOL LOL LOL
]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:50:19 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=158897&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#158897 <![CDATA[Whats a good Truckmount? : What unit you need may depend...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=158866&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#158866 Author: doug
Subject: 6447
Posted: 15/February/2010 at 8:26am

What unit you need may depend on what percentage of residential or commerical you do.  I used pro chem for 25 years.  Just don't try and cheap out and get a so called starter tm there is no such thing.  With a tm you can make more money but be prepared to work harder.  As time goes on you will work smarted not harder.Smokey]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:26:50 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6447&PID=158866&title=whats-a-good-truckmount#158866