Bane-Clene as first machine???

Carpet cleaning equipment has come a long way since 1996. Don't think of cleaning with this unit as state of the art. There are easier ways to clean. There are faster ways to clean. There are more thorough ways to clean.

With that disclaimer, if the machines still runs well after sitting around that long and if your finances lead you that way, it could be a decent start-up unjit. But don't base your opinion of carpet cleaning on what you can do with the machine.

As an option, I would talk to Central California Cleaning Supply about a lease deal for a new truck mount. CCCS has several locations in central Cal.

Scott Warrington

I agree with Scott. It has been sitting a while and do not think i would go any further with it. Do not have any comments on the Bane Clean system because never used one or even seen one. Good Luck!

Not sure of the condition of the internals, water been sitting in there, did it ever freeze while in storage, gaskets/o-rings etc dry out and crack? a lot to consider, maybe a trial run on the machine and see if it what you expect? will he let you try it out on your home or something? that may be your best bet on a machine that has sat for so long...... just some thoughts.......

good luck,,,,, I hope it turns out well

I personally don't like the idea behind a bane clene machine. I think if you're looking at it you might as well look at a real portable and start there....although the bane has the advantage of not having to fill and dump as much so it's a glorified portible. I'd get your business started and learn the ropes. Then get a real TM. You'll be able to increase production greatly and do a better job. Heat and vacuum make a huge difference when cleaning carpet. Cause face it the faster you can get the water to and away from the carpet the better....and of course heat helps.

As we started out with Bane Truckmounts, I do have a few opinions.

:detective: Do not get it! Even Banes have improved with their equipment since 1996.

I would look at the Savage-1 Electronic Truck Mounts for a simple electric TM that can clean well or a new Judson/Odin special electric unit (still in testing).

Or find a good used Judson TNT.

Oh, just so you don't forget, DO NOT get the Bane, their are much better choices.

How much are you looking to spend? That's probably most important to know for a recommendation. Do you have any credit....cause you can get into a 20 grand TM for around 400 bucks or so a month especially with a downpayment. You could find a used van and buy a judson TNT for pretty cheap and have a very solid performing TM.

Look at Truckmountdeals.com or jondon.com's classified section. With the economy the way it is right now there are deals to be had.

Keep in mind I've never used a bane but the area I clean in used to have only bane machines in it, and what I do amazes almost all my customers.

Buy a savage electric truck mount Savage-1 Electronic Truck Mounts

for my two cents
get yourself a judson with a greenhorn wand and 2.5 hose and you will never want for another machine.
and get yourself some judson chems as well

I guess I am flipping to the other side. Pay cash now get the business on the ground floor where you have the income coming in and then finance/borrow to get a decent unit.

So many variable to a young company that going into debt is not good. What if you and your brother cant work side by side on day to day business? What if you or your brother decide carpet cleaning isnt for you/him? Many carpet cleaners started out with a Bane. I remember running them back in the 80's. With the proper technique,chemicals and exp you can clean alot of carpets with them.

The newer Bane Clene truckmounts are much better than the older ones such as a 96 model.
For instance the old units used the same 1 1/2 HP electric motor to run the solution pump and the sutorbilt 3MP vacuum pump.
Now they direct couple to the same blower so the rpms are 1725 instead of 1500 for the belt driven units. Also they use a 1/3 HP motor to drive the solution pump. The also have an electric heat exchanger after the pump.
The cleaning soluton is preheated in large tanks by both using the immersion heater and by driving the truck to the different jobs.
The relsult is they have quite a bit more vacuum and potentially more heat with steadier pressure. Everything is direct driven so no more belts.