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.

[Flyer Jim]

forklift 006.jpg
This a picture of my model 100 swinger. It has a Kubota diesel. It will pick up 2,000 lbs. but that's about the max. It's light to pull on a trailer and compact.

[RAK]

Looks like I need to get the 1k. I like the fact that its a 2 in 1 machine. Could come in handy with all the landscaping and building we do...

[jim lyon]

Looks like I need to get the 1k. I like the fact that its a 2 in 1 machine. Could come in handy with all the landscaping and building we do...

http://www.nmc-wollard.com/specsheet...205-12-SML.pdf
This one is actually less money than the 1K with the loader, but of course you only have a dedicated forklift. They claim about a 20 minute switchover time if you get both the mast and the loader but that adds about $7,000

[Chip Euliss]

http://www.nmc-wollard.com/specsheet...205-12-SML.pdf
This one is actually less money than the 1K with the loader, but of course you only have a dedicated forklift. They claim about a 20 minute switchover time if you get both the mast and the loader but that adds about $7,000

That's why I didn't buy a Swinger when I replaced my 100. Blew snow last weekend. Ran the forks in the blower, snapped the hydraulics together and took care of business, all from the comfort of a canvas cab that took 5 min to install. So easy even an old guy like me can do it!!!

[Mtn. Bee]

How much does the trailer in Trevor's link above cost?


Also wondering if it would haul a skid steer that weighs 5,400 lbs ?

[jim lyon]

7 to 8 grand they have a 7000 lb axle

[Trevor Mansell]

How much does the trailer in Trevor's link above cost?


Also wondering if it would haul a skid steer that weighs 5,400 lbs ?

It cost $4700.00 with an 8000lb axle . Toughneck trailers in Zolpho Springs Fl ,he will make whatever you want and the quality is better than anything on the market.

[Mtn. Bee]

Thanks Trevor! Sure is a nice looking trailer and would be easier to get around with instead of
the car hauler type trailer that I use now. The car trailer does come in handy though for all the extra equipment/supers, etc and I usually leave 1-2 pallets of bees on the forks of the loader when I load up so I can haul more bees.

[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.