desi 14 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 Any comments on the pros and cons ( differences ) of floating units opposed to wheel units? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCPC 26 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 I've never owned a surfacer with wheels, but I will say that I beleive that if your mainly using a surface cleaner for residential work (driveways, sidewalks, etc.) that the floater is your best bet. It has better versitilty for angleing it over the edge of the driveway and grass lines and can be manouvered over surfaces that I'm sure a surface cleaner with casters can not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R L S 14 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 On the other end of the spectrum, I have only used surface cleaners with wheels and I think they work just fine. Move extremly smooth, gets into tight areas just fine, no complants here. But then again wheeled ones are all I have used. Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry B. 4 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 Okay how about this... dollar for dollar, what is the best surface cleaner out there? What's better the standard 2 bar or multiple bar units? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celeste 341 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 I think that may be directly related to your machine....I don't know the link, but it was very interesting reading as to the number of bars/gpm of the machine and how fast you could go. We've been using a large 3-bar, wheeled surface cleaner. We have a smaller floater that we have not tried out yet :) Celeste Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanH 14 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 Try moving a floater over a long distance and you'll appreciate wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Tough Pressure 580 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 They all serve their own purposes. I like small floaters for smaller areas and interior work. I like larger wheeled units for larger areas outside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barry M 73 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 As a newbie I have not invested in one yet. So what is the best surface cleaner out there, say for residential? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanH 14 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 Hey barry, I'll sell you my 30". Steel Eagle with adjustable deck, 2 bar spinner. Check them out, see if it's something you want and let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCPC 26 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 As a newbie I have not invested in one yet. So what is the best surface cleaner out there, say for residential? Get a 20" floating surface cleaner. there are many good ones. I use a Roto Blaster which has been great. I've also heard good things about the Whisper Wash Classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry B. 4 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 Hey Ryan, If your interested in selling it, let me know. I've been planning on getting a new one myself. How would yours compare to the bad boy 30" model? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 We have had our Whisper Washer since '99 and it still works great. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Bill 14 Report post Posted February 7, 2005 Hey Ryan, give us the details on this Steel Eagle, what swivel you have, how old, price. I might be interested in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanH 14 Report post Posted February 7, 2005 Steel Eagle 30", two bars, adjustable deck, I think the Deublin swivel (whatever comes with Steel Eagle). I bought it from Beth last January and used only a few times...didn't work well on the type of surface mold here with cold water only. Never has had hot water through it, stored under cover. Still have the paperwork and plastic template to ensure proper tip orientation. Asking $900 plus shipping from ZIP 30228. I'm going out of town tomorrow so I won't be able to put any pictures here, but I'll put some up here on Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
