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

["Tim" <rimmer59 hbci com>]

I purchased a 4QD PRO-120-36 back in 2002 for $220 from SLT Technology, Inc. 
I see there are 3 choices now in the US.
http://www.4qd.co.uk/addrs/distr.html#USA
Tim

PS.  I have never needed more than the 120 amps this control 
delivers...also, look at the extended brush life running on lower current.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Markus Lorch" <mlorch vt edu>
To: "'john briese'" <goodguyforsure hotmail com>; 
<elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 6:54 PM
Subject: Alltrax, was RE: (ET) Newbie tries plowing


> > 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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