Advice on the Genesis and Steamway Legacy

I'd rather have a Kohler for a TM ...........they've proven to be better in this application

I personally don't like direct coupled machines (last one I had was a nightmare)

secondary fuels for a TM are a P.I.T.A.

but they are HOT

The Diablo would be fine for residential and small to medium sized commercial work IMO

"Would this machine do me as much justice?"

simply put no

I will always have a tough time believing a 45 is adequate for dual wanding (I've tried it........it was a joke)

but for 1 wand a #4 blower is great

Why are you buying new? Is it for the financing or are you more concerned with reliability? If you can swing the cash outlay, I'd look for a good used (not used up) unit. It's nice to not have a TM payment on your shoulders when you are getting started.

Stay away from SW's, and other over-engineered machines. Look for something with a 4005 blower or larger, and ask if you can take it to your local mechanic (auto and TM) to have it checked out before you lay out the bucks.

If you are dead set on new, I would check out the Masterblend El Diablo, depending on where you are at, WHOLE LOT OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE BUCK! The kunkle valve kicks the performance WAY into another level.

http://www.masterblend.net/info/diablo.cfm

Other good units would be Duane Oxley's

http://acceleratedcleaning.com/PredatorUnleashedII.htm

You can also find some great priced, high performing, electronic TM's Terje Brevik makes a mean unit, as does Bob Savage. I've played with both of these electric monsters and they can perform right along with a gas powered unit.

Take care and good luck!

Lisa