Orbot Counter Balance

[Derek]

what (if any) is the benefit(s) of the newer Orbot counter balance?

i assume my 2008 model Orbot has the older style counter balance.

[Derek]

Rick, how much for the "new" Orbot counter balance?

[cleancorp]

I just ordered one. It is $240. I had the older one and the bearing just went out.

[Derek]

nice, tx CC.

can you do me a fav and post or p.m. me when you get it on and try it and let me know how it works for you?


tx! --- Derek

[TheCleaningDude]

Larger orbit.

Cleans better/faster.

what (if any) is the benefit(s) of the newer Orbot counter balance?

i assume my 2008 model Orbot has the older style counter balance.

[BGCD]

Damon is it now the same as the Trinity?

[TheCleaningDude]

As far as I know it is not. With that said, the orbit is much larger now as it was previously.

A lot of people are not aware of the updated counter balance. I think Rick and Gkleen will know more about it and can give better insight.

Damon is it now the same as the Trinity?

[encaprodney]

Derek, according to HOS the main change to the current style counterweight assembly is the bearing itself. It is a better make and quality. They have also changed the amount of weight on the counterweight plate itself. By reducing the offset weights it gets slightly more RPMs. The mounting of the bearing on the counterweight plate has also changed, however I don't believe that has any affect on the performance, it just makes replacing the bearing easier. Another change is the shaft support spacer behind the counterweight assembly.
I hope that helps...

[Derek]

Derek, according to HOS the main change to the current style counterweight assembly is the bearing itself. It is a better make and quality. They have also changed the amount of weight on the counterweight plate itself. By reducing the offset weights it gets slightly more RPMs. The mounting of the bearing on the counterweight plate has also changed, however I don't believe that has any affect on the performance, it just makes replacing the bearing easier. Another change is the shaft support spacer behind the counterweight assembly.
I hope that helps...

LOL we have some family learning Chinese, now i have a slight idea how they feel lol

you gotta dumb it wayyy down. pictures Rodney, i do great with pictures

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is it something i can do myself? the Orbot is being powder coated as i type...will a new counter balance "sit" differently on the decking and make my powder coat job look bad?

if that makes ANY sense...makes total sense to me lol.

[encaprodney]

Ok,here's the simplified english version.... the long and the short of it is the new counterweight assembly won't change anything with regard to how your deck sits and you won't notice much if any difference in how it performs, and it looks almost the same as the original counterweight assembly. Changing it out is not for a beginner but it is doable if you have some mechanical ability. If you want some direction on the parts needed and a rundown of how to do it, call me here at Excellent Supply. 正體中文 (繁體) LOL

[Derek]

"正體中文 (繁體)"

lol

sounds good, tx for the advice Rodney!! i think i'll wait until my bearing goes and then i'll be forced to update it.

[cleancorp]

Finally got my counterbalance and got my orbot on the road again. I forgot how quiet it used to be, but the new one definitely fixed that. Man have I missed it. So much easier than a rotary and an awesome job as usual. You don't know what you got 'till it's gone. You really only need the bearing piece. The counterweight looked and felt the same as my old one, just a little shinier. But what a huge difference. The folks at excellent supply were awesome. Thanks Rodney and Brenda.

[Derek]

Rick or Rodney: is this "new" counter balance still available through E.S.?

[encapman]

Yes, we still sell all HOS parts. Feel free to order anything you'd like.

[FloorCareMD]

Is the vario's beefier plate/counterbalance assembly able to be mounted on the orbot. The Vario's look like they are better built.