opinions on maxant and BM extractor

[JRGN]

Hi, new BK here and was looking at the Maxant 1400 vs the BM 18 frame extractor, both are electric and appear to be a very nice piece of equipment, wanting to start, not buying small but going ahead and get what I fell I need now instead of having to expand in the future. I have done a search and all of the reviews I have seen is that most people are happy with either one, this is not a thread that I want to start a mine is better than yours but just ideas in what would be a nice piece of equipment that will be trouble free and last a long long time. Thanks Jr.

[Andrew Dewey]

I am very happy with my Maxant. Part of the consideration for me was shipping distance. Maxant (headquarters) is in Massachusetts. How close is BM to you?

[jrbbees]

Krantz Co. (see ad to your right) is currently shipping Maxant extractors for "No Shipping Charge".

The entire issue is going to revolve around the # of hives to want to build up to, the amount of time you want to spend extracting, and if you are going to setup a service to some of the bee keepers around you to extract their honey for them( a per frame charge or a % of the honey and you keep the cappings is a nice way to help you pay for your extractor. Don't let others run your extractor. You do it! better for your equipment that way.

[adamant]

after this weekend will my first time using the 1400. i can tell you that it is well built! i like you looked into larger equipment then what i need and i am glad i did so far..
ant.

[Jim 134]

Maxant manfactured in the USA
Brushy Mountain manfactured in ????????????


BEE HAPPY Jim 134

[MAXANT]

BM manufactured in Italy. Lots of hems, no welds.

[Keth Comollo]

I have an ancient Maxant 3100P that is solid as a rock. Only needed to replace the ball bearing (my fault). Go Maxant and don't look back.

[Riskybizz]

Krantz offers free shipping on "some" Maxant extractors but not the 1400 that was posted in the thread. I would opt for the Maxant. Just the thickness of their stainless steel should tell you something.

[RobWok]

I bought the smaller Maxant, then just got the paralax gear motor. I have seldom seen quality like this, except on some machinist tools, or my $250 shoulder plane.

[Ozone]

So what would be the best procedure to get 2 1400's?

To the middle of the country.

[MAXANT]

Pick up the phone and give me a call!

[NasalSponge]

Maxant all the way!! I have the 3100p because I wanted something I could move in and out of the house easily.

[JRGN]

BM manufactured in Italy. Lots of hems, no welds.

Thanks, makes alot of differance how one is made and put together, I deal with BM a good bit ( great people and customer service )but leaning toward the Maxant, will be ready to pull the trigger within the next couple of weeks. thanks for all of the replies. Jr.

[Spark]

no brainer ... Maxant ... American made quality

[feltze]

Maxant 20 frame extractor 2 yrs old. No problems, no plastic. They were easy to deal with over the phone, I'm happy and would purchase a second one if I ever have the need.

[Ozone]

Pick up the phone and give me a call!

You told me you wouldn't answer.....





So I bought another one. BUT I .........

[MAXANT]

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[LeonardS]

Pick up the phone and give me a call!

How long will you be offering the free freight? I only have two hives so a 3100p is probably bigger than I need, but it sure looks nice!

[Slow Modem]

I bought a 3100 about a month ago and have used it already and I love it. I got the hand-cranked model but got the power upgrade, so I can extract if I have electricity or not. And it is the right size that I can pick up and move around without too much trouble. However, when I ordered mine, they were out of hats.

Maxant: Have you got the new hats in yet?

[Ozone]

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Well spoken....

I plan to get two 1400's very soon.