09-17-2013, 07:48 PM
I have had a good run with my 175. The newer machines are much lighter then the older ones. I have a Nobles with a tank and for my commercial jobs it works just fine. Hydrox or DS and some FP Pads and I am making money.
As for residential work I have had no problems, I do bring in a sprayer as I don't use a tank on resi work and yes going up stairs can be a problem, but that's why I have a 16 yr old that comes with me. He has to earn his keep somehow. And I do understand that some of you work solo.
Shampoo brush drivers have been around for years when carpet shampooing was carpet shampooing. You know when you shampooed a carpet and in a week due to poor quality chemicals the carpet was soiled again.
And I have owned and used my share of machines in the past. I have had 3 Cimex (2 19 inch, 1 15 inch), 2 Challengers, 1 Vento (worst purchase ever).
Now since I will be going more resi in the next year I will be getting either a Low Boy or a Challenger once again. As home owners don't want to see old wax and stripper on your machines. So this machine will be for resi work only.
As for residential work I have had no problems, I do bring in a sprayer as I don't use a tank on resi work and yes going up stairs can be a problem, but that's why I have a 16 yr old that comes with me. He has to earn his keep somehow. And I do understand that some of you work solo.
Shampoo brush drivers have been around for years when carpet shampooing was carpet shampooing. You know when you shampooed a carpet and in a week due to poor quality chemicals the carpet was soiled again.
And I have owned and used my share of machines in the past. I have had 3 Cimex (2 19 inch, 1 15 inch), 2 Challengers, 1 Vento (worst purchase ever).
Now since I will be going more resi in the next year I will be getting either a Low Boy or a Challenger once again. As home owners don't want to see old wax and stripper on your machines. So this machine will be for resi work only.