Re: Alltrax, was RE: (ET) Newbie tries plowing

[Rob Brockway <getractor yahoo com>]

I called to order one a while back and was surprized by the increased price.  They told me they did not feel they could continue to sell at wholesale.  So I think the prices went to list.  Although the price is reasonable, I had a curtis unit and I could not justify a second unit.  A side note, although not as capable as the altrax, the curtus 1204 did not requaire as much modification to my existing machine.  I kept the contactors etc.  So if the unit fails I can change a few wires and run the old set up.

Rob in NH

Markus Lorch <mlorch vt edu> wrote:

> > My Alltrax took care of that, forward/reverse is 
> > instantaneous and full 
> > variable speed. Highly recommended.
> > John Briese
> > I-5, alltrax
>
> I finally got around to order me an Alltrax controller and
> called them up today. The ET version of the 300Amp sep-ex
> controller now costs $350 and the pot box $75. I remember
> when Steve originally told us that they aimed for a price 
> of less than $200 and then, due to required modifications on 
> the field control circuit, had to up the price to $210 
> (plus $60 for the pot). Apparently these modifications are
> also the reason for the latest price increase of 67%! 
>
> So, Alltrax is out of the question for me :( ... unless they 
> will lower their prices again, which I don't think is going
> to happen.
>  
>
> Markus
>
>
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