LXT what do you think of the biljax 55/33 I got a call today about the unit from the dealer. I should have asked about demoing the unit but forgot to. It has a 61ft reach, but I think that it might be a hybrid as well. I think that all of the new units are going that way.
I called nift today also. the nifty 64 is no longer being made right now. It is supposed to be reintroduced next year. I guess that they are redesignng the outriggers and working some things over. I wonder if they have had problems with them. That is a unit that I was seriously looking at but not now I guess.
yeah.....most are going hybrid to get the EPA emission approval, I understand that!! I just think when you throw another function into the mix it creates problems.
I wasnt aware of the Nifty 64 issue, that makes me rethink their product entirely, unless it was a height/structure issue.....scary!! Ill have to ask when I demo the sd50.
Biljax has been around along time, I like there stuff!! I just dont like the hybrid thing!! The X-boom 45 is pretty cool.....I told the guy if it had my genies height & the option of battery/gas/diesel I would probably get it, Im thinking they will make some improvements to this unit, the height issue is being discussed due to competition already having taller lift.
The 55/33 im not familiar with, the older XL45`s were a nice unit, I think when the lift is a tow behind it is structurally better, I made comment about Nifty putting a tow behind on a self propelled frame & its strange that the 64 is now outta service.....Biljax didnt do this look at their self propelled models as compared to their towable design......that X-boom 45 is nice!! I just hate the hybrid....I guess ill have to get over it though!! like you said everyone is doing this.
Honestly the only thing keeping me from the X-boom is height!! the hybrid thing is a concern, but............Ill have to get use to it, its the future!
LXT.........