New Butler insider info... Atlanta show reveal

[Mark Saiger]

Well at least some new layout.

Rumor of new set up reveal at the Atlanta Experience Convention show.

110 fresh water tank and 110 waste tank combined together.

Taking up foot print of about 210 waste tank.

Some new shelving layout options...

Might even get some spy pics....

 

[Chris A]

Sweet!

 

[Lee Stockwell]

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Well at least some new layout.

Rumor of new set up reveal at the Atlanta Experience Convention show.

110 fresh water tank and 110 waste tank combined together.

Taking up foot print of about 210 waste tank.

Some new shelving layout options...

Might even get some spy pics....

My dad and I built my tanks like that 33 yrs ago.

 

[Nate The Great]

Perfect timing as @hogjowl already got his Cleanco....

 

[hogjowl]

But, I AM considering a second unit.

 

[Kellie Hiler]

I had a momentary lapse thinking that SS 454 might be a viable machine but upon further reflection I am going to stick with what I had already decided and go for the Butler ASAP.

 

[hogjowl]

Don't let these bone heads influence you.

 

[Ralph Pastorelli]

Sure Butler needs to follow suit now that all the other direct drive companies made more room. I bet Butlers sales have been down this past year with the new SS and now HM making a new compact unit.

 

[Mark Saiger]

Sure Butler needs to follow suit now that all the other direct drive companies made more room. I bet Butlers sales have been down this past year with the new SS and now HM making a new compact unit.

Actually... One of the busiest years ever I am told.

Booked out about 8-9 weeks with orders...

Rather crazy there and sales are remarkable...

 

[Nampa Carpet Cleaning]

Everybody is buying them because they think the vans are going away.

 

[Total_Rookie]

I had a momentary lapse thinking that SS 454 might be a viable machine but upon further reflection I am going to stick with what I had already decided and go for the Butler ASAP.

Disregard that thought, and go with a 570.

 

[Total_Rookie]

Disregard that thought, and go with a 570 or the Butler/QUOTE]

 

[Sir James]

I pick my new Butler up end of April. 35 years of electric units. First gas unit.

 

[Mikey P]

Congratulations Jim!

 

[ronbeatty]

I ran butlers for 25 years, they are a good dependable piece of equipment. I bought other equipment because they would not consider making any changes to their design to increase cargo area. Glad to see they are now making those changes, competition always makes you " move your cheese" if you want to stay relevant in the market place.

 

[JS41035]

I pick my new Butler up end of April. 35 years of electric units. First gas unit.

Bane? Your gonna love the butler. I remember the first time we did a restaurant with a gas TM. You can't go back.

 

[Brian H]

We are waiting on delivery of this year's 5 Butlers.

I pick my new Butler up end of April. 35 years of electric units. First gas unit.

Ask them to put it on the truck with ours.

Your gonna love the butler.

I totally agree!!!!

 

[Sir James]

We are waiting on delivery of this year's 5 Butlers.



Thanks Brian. If it wasn't my first unit I would take you up on it. Plus the wife wants to visit Boston. 5 new Butlers in one year? You must know your Butlers.

 

[hogjowl]

Yeah, but he doesn't do video.

Like Saiger does.

 

[rick imby]

With interest rates as low as they are, I think all the big Manufacturers are having good years. Unlike 5-8 years ago when everyone was singing the blues.

 

[Mikey P]

Sneak peek..

 

[Mark Saiger]

Sweeeeeeeeet!

 

[Mark Saiger]

110 fresh water tank in the back of the 110 waste tank in front....takes up the footprint of a 210 waste tank.

Smaller shelf on Right ...all shelves optional....

Could fill that nitch for some people.

 

[Cleantechsk]

thats kinda neat !
first change in 25 years?

 

[hogjowl]

A tiny bit concerned about the load being off balance.

 

[Robert Webb]

I wondered about the weight not being evenly distributed also. So I am guessing the fresh water shutoff button is on the side of the shelf... So its wired to the tank somehow? I'm not big on change... I had to replace my fresh water tank on my truck, cant imagine having to change one of these with this configuration.

 

[Robert Webb]

Honestly the more I look at it the more I dont care for it. There isnt a clear open path on the floor for longer tools to lay on the floor... The hose hanging rods are in the way of the shelving unit, so your pulling hoses off to access the shelves. There isnt a small shelving unit facing the back door, which is an easy access shelf for chemicals and tools.

 

[ruff]

As long as nothing is done about the actual location of the machine or somehow utilizing the space above it (or "god" forbid, under it), nothing fundamental will change.

The lovers will still love it.
The ones that need more available space that is utilized better, will still not buy it.

There's only that much you can shift within these limitations.

A pity. They should be able to do both and capitalize on their reputation.

 

[JS41035]

I thinks it's awesome. The first change in layout that I can remember in my lifetime. If they change too much they hurt the resale value of previous units. That has always been one of the beauties of a Butler. The crazy resale value of a 5 or six year old unit. And Butler has been so steady that customers trust them. You never drop 60 grand on a Butler only to find out that the design has changed and you have "last years model".
And it doesn't matter how difficult it would be to replace the freshwater tank. That sucker will look brand new the day they cut it out of a worn out Chevy van. It will last decades.

 

[hogjowl]

Amen