swinger 100 vs 200

[RAK]

If you had to take a swinger would it be the 100 or 200? Anyone have any specs on these two?

[Rader Sidetrack]

Specs are easy to find.

100K model: http://www.nmc-wollard.com/specsheets/model1k.pdf

200K model: http://www.nmc-wollard.com/specsheets/model2k.pdf

[RAK]

As far as I understand the 100 and 200 are not the 1k and 2k.

[jkola404]

I am not sure of your setup but the 200 is a little heavy for beekeepers and the 100 has a gas engine unless its been upgraded. If it has been upgraded then that would be the way to go. If you could find a 110 or a 1600 I think you would be better off.

[EastSideBuzz]

If you had to take a swinger would it be the 100 or 200? Anyone have any specs on these two?

I have been looking for an old Swinger for years and not been able to find an acceptable one. I am going to get a 1k this spring and just bite the bullet and get a "New" toy.

[Adrian Quiney WI]

Eastside, how old did you want? http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ws...499180659.html
And now for something a little different. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/cs...452245810.html

[Trevor Mansell]

This is a Swinger 100.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps1fe4c4a8.jpg
The 1k is the new machine.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...7/IMG_0386.jpg

[RAK]

Trevor, is the 100 a good machine?

[Chip Euliss]

I had a 100 for 10-12 years and it served me well. I bought it used from a fellow beekeeper and it actually appreciated in value. It had a gas engine (continental) that was sensitive to tune ups so I had it serviced very regularly. It was a nice compact unit that easily fit into tight quarters I deal with in my storage building. The lift capacity suffered a bit but I could lift most things except full totes of syrup. I suppose I could have added more weight to keep it from trying to tip but bought a new lift before that point.

[Trevor Mansell]

Trevor, is the 100 a good machine?

Ive seen one that was converted to diesel ,it looks like a great little machine.

[BEESERIOUS]

It cost $4700.00 with an 8000lb axle . Toughneck trailers in Zolpho Springs

Trevor could you please post a link to a website or a phone number for the place that makes the trailer I tried to google it and came up empty.

Thanks James

[EastSideBuzz]

I think it is Zolfo Springs. But, having it built in FLA and shipping to OR would cost a fortune.

[Mtn. Bee]

BEESERIOUS, I am thinking about making a trip to visit family in TN next winter so it might be a possibility that I could drive to FL and pick up 2 trailers.
That is if I could piggyback one on the other? Then you would only have to drive to North Idaho to pick it up!

Trevor, I would be interested in the link as well. Thanks!

[EastSideBuzz]

BEESERIOUS, I am thinking about making a trip .... Then you would only have to drive to North Idaho to pick it up!

You say next winter? meaning 2014? If it was later this winter make it 3 and then 2 could be picked up in ND and brought back here. Then one to OR.

[Trevor Mansell]

Paterson Welding, Zolpho Springs Fl. 863-385-1800 he dosent have a web site.