Help Deciding on machine to buy, Old machines done

Residential
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Ok, So going on my 3rd year in business… Everythings going well, but my machine puked today and it’s done! Engines locked up it seems to me like it dropped a valve. Anway…

Current setup
5.0 GPM
3,500 psi
Vanguard 16 hp
Udor Direct Drive
12v Burner
150 buffer tank
Reels ect…

I know it’s time to ditch the DD, I need a belt drive!

I made some phone calls today and, the big boy machines are out of reach! 12k is about what I found they cost for a machine that I’d like, but maybe I still don’t need.

Theres a special going on currently, for a Hydro Tek.

Specs
14 Hp Vanguard
3000 psi
4.8 gpm
Belt drive
200 buffer tank
12v lifetime guarantee on the coils
AR pump iirc
2 100ft reels
Single axle trailer
Comes with a free 24" spinner

Now, It almost seems like a down grade since its a tad less gpm and a bit less psi… Is it a huge difference? ? The price is nice about 5k otd trailer and all… The Vanguard engine is a bit of a draw back for me since mine just granaded, but if I can get a solid 5 years out of this machine, Id be ok with that a be ready to get a bigger unit by then! I do 80% residential and 20% commercial, some may ask why not fix rig, but it’s getting old and break downs are more frequent, and going to a belt drives a huge plus for me.

What do you guys think? Suggestions welcome

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For about a grand you could get another udor, put on some pulleys and have a belt drive with what you already have

3

I’d need a new engine, and buy a pump also if I wanted to do the conversion

4

I didn’t catch the blown up engine part. I would stay away due to the AR pump. Most new engines will give you 2500 to 3000 hours. I haven’t had a hot water machine in 15 years and haven’t missed them. If you aren’t doing parking garages or oily concrete it is not necessary