1999 Butler System

The Butler is the best buy of that group.

The 405 has about 1400 hours on it...so it says. I'm skeptical about the Peak though. The bad part is, the van which the Peak is in, is a Ford E150. That's a half ton van with over 1,000 pounds just in the TM. Add a waste tank and such, and you're overloading the van. There's also a Vortex on JonDon for $32,500. But it has over 3,000 hours; and also has a Hyundai truck so I'm skeptical there as well. The unit is a 2000 with a 6008 blower though.Another advantage is the wrap is Lime Green, would definetely stand out :)

There are 405's out there with over 12000 hours on them and still running strong?

A Butler with 5000 hrs is no problem. Blowers that are used in that system can and have lasted up to 20,000 hrs when well taken care of. The most important thing to look at are the maintenance records to show you the level of care. But a unit that looks immaculate after 5000 hours of use probably has been looked after right and has many more hours of service in it left to give is you look after it as well.

Don't get hung up on the numbers. Just like a 53 year old guy can be in much better shape than a 26 year old guy that doesn't look after his health, a blower with under 1000 hours on it can be in worse shape than a blower with 5000 hours as well. And if you have to replace it in the near future? No big deal either. New ones can be purchased for $1500. Then you are good for another 10,000 to 20,000 hours. If you are making at least $100/hr with the machine, that adds up to 1 to 2 Million dollars income.