The birth of an Aero Tech XT

[Becker]

I saw something similar, but I think it was a red machine,, devil comes to mind.

All I know is it was chromed diamond plated out, logos, colors..

But yours is nice to Mikey, how about a ride along?

Say sometime in Nov?

 

[Mikey P]

anytime Don!

 

[Mikey P]

so after (I'm guessing) 6-7000 hours and 150K miles what kind of work are you doing to keep the V alive?

104k miles..


no leaks, Blower is 1600 hours old, 1800 on the pump, new EDV,


Needs to be gutted, cleaned out, some fresh vinyl (match the new AT) and perhaps some fresh shocks up front.

 

[tngvegas]

If your going to keep the V for a rong, rong time and you have the money, then take it over to Aerotech and tell them to swap all the vortex stuff into a new Isuzu for you. and have them upgrade anything so that it is just like your new big truck. Then sell the vortex truck and get some money back. You then have a brand new AT and a reconditioned AT.

I bet they could even move the box over to the new chasis. and carpet the walls, etc. What could be better than having two new AT big boys?

 

[Mikey P]

great idea...

 

[hogjowl]

And you can call it a reconditioned Butler.

 

[mwall2230]

what is that digital gauge doing hiding inside the panel?

so why is their a hidden gauge inside the panel?

 

[Mikey P]

its a safety set so the heat system shuts down if the exhaust were to malfunction and get too hot.

 

[Larry Cobb]

The AT is a nice setup with a real PTO.

I did see a galvanized Tee under the new vac relief valve.

Change the pump to General, and it would be good to go.

Larry

 

[Mikey P]

I did see a galvanized Tee under the new vac relief valve.

the AT has the same relief valve my V has, just a fancy SS cover. Not aware of any galvy being used.


Agree on the General pump comment

 

[tngvegas]

thought cat pumps were the best because they can be rebuilt and can take high temps, about 180 degrees I think.

What temps can the general pumps take and can they be rebuilt when it needs it?

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Our General pumps take massive abuse, run HOT, run dry, nearly out of oil :-( and they keep humming. (I was pissed about the oil...my fault)

 

[Mike Draper]

General pump may be as good as a cat, their clutches aren't though.

 

[Able 1]

thought cat pumps were the best because they can be rebuilt and can take high temps, about 180 degrees I think.

What temps can the general pumps take and can they be rebuilt when it needs it?

Cats are good pumps(mine lasted 4,000 hours) though if you are truly going to rebuild(seals and other things not included) it you would be better of money wise to buy a new one. When I took mine in they said it was a "throw away pump"..

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Why run a clutch? I haven't for years. Just something to go wrong.

 

[Mikey P]

So your low water shut off valve can kill the pump?

So you can extract water and not run the pump?

 

[Lee Stockwell]

If it runs out of water it doesn't hurt the pump. If I need to extract the pump just runs, doesn't hurt it. I have onboard so it just recirculates.

Either way, don't need a clutch.

 

[FredC]

General pump may be as good as a cat, their clutches aren't though.

couldn't you just get the same spec Ogura w 24mm shaft?
Is that not what is sold a a ge clutch?

 

[Larry Cobb]

couldn't you just get the same spec Ogura w 24mm shaft?
Is that not what is sold a a ge clutch?

The Ogura electric clutch is what we use on our General pumps.

Larry

 

[dealtimeman]

Cat pumps are ogura don't know what brand clutch general pump uses.

 

[Becker]

How much just for the box, or box and truck?

 

[Mikey P]

Truck and chassis runs 45K

I imagine the the box runs around 10ish

 

[Wandslinger]

Pretty sweet Mike, makes me want to go raid my 401 k...

 

[Mikey P]

http://youtu.be/NFA6_tUcd_o

 

[Becker]

Looks nice Mikey.
Great ability!

Factor in the cost of a box on a cab forward chassis, it makes the aerotech priced similarity to an Everett.

I'd love to have a truck and low profile box like that to mount a machine and goodies into.

Maybe even a cot.

 

[Mikey P]

This Isuzu is a joy to drive around..

I'd like to have a flat bed version for my personal vehical

 

[Becker]

All new cars truck seem to drive better than the daily driver we all have.

 

[Aero Tech XT]

Truck and chassis runs 45K

I imagine the the box runs around 10ish

Yep that's correct, and that's for the 17,950 GVWR chassis.

the 14,500 GVWR chassis is about 3k less

 

[AshleyMckendree]

Yep that's correct, and that's for the 17,950 GVWR chassis.

the 14,500 GVWR chassis is about 3k less

What does a 14,500 GVWR Aerotech package run?

No shelving, No hose, No filters, smaller fresh tank, no frills.

And payment after 20K down.

 

[dealtimeman]

What does a 14,500 GVWR Aerotech package run?

No shelving, No hose, No filters, smaller fresh tank, no frills.

And payment after 20K down.

Looks like someone is motivated to buy a new truck?