Stripe Hog – NLB ComparisonFall 2009

Overall length - Maneuverability

45’ Long, 58,000 lbs empty36’ Long, 43,000 lbs empty

Tractor blasting attachment

Head cannot move beyond the sides

14 Feet / 3,500 Lbs8.5 Feet / 1,500 Lbs, 0 turn radius

Optional tractor attachment

45’ Long with no space for tractor. 63’

w/ trailer

36’ Long with optional tractor

Engines In Use – Maintenance

3 different engine manufacturers,warranties, parts, maintenance

One engine efficiency – less maintenance, exhaust

Engines In Use – Fuel

10 gallons per hour of fuel consumption

16 gallons per hour of fuel consumption

Chassis – Typical Cost Difference

$85,000$130,000

Chassis Option

Always used GMCBuilt on chassis of your choice

Dual Steering

NLB Starjet - NOStripe Hog – YES (Standard feature)

Complexity – Pump Maintenance

40 bolts to torque to between 300 – 400 ft lbs in 50 ft lbs increments

Only 8 Bolts and no torquing at all

Allen wrench & 2 lb hammer, 1 person required.

Two persons are required to operate the torque wrench for NLB.

Complexity – Pump Maintenance

2 Persons, up to 6 hours1 Person, 15 minutes

Complexity – Pump Maintenance

Quality Manufacturing

NLB uses painted steel tank.All Stainless steel wet components, water/debris tank – maintenance free

Last two NLB customers said the debris separation was non-existent.

Water & Debris Separation System

Water & Debris Separation

Waterblasting Heads

NLB head uses belts, pulleys and external bearings

Patented hydraulic thru-shafts – no belts, pulleys, external bearings or side load on ultra-high pressure shafts

Waterblasting Heads

NLB heads use 4 swivel shaftsHog heads use 2 swivel shafts

Checking Sharpness of Jets

Must exit the cab to see the jetsEasily and safely from the drivers seat

Spray Bars / Nozzles

From 6” – 28”, less expensive, more durable, change in under 5 minutes, no nozzle extenders, high cohesive nozzles, balanced for zero vibration

More expensive, less durable, nozzle extenders

Spray Bar Protectors

Expensive, hard to replaceInexpensive, easy to replace, durable

Spare Parts / Inventory System

Actual picture of NLB “system”Comprehensive inventory system

Customer Support

Online training videos, online parts ordering system, training & service bulletins, access upgrades available.

• Compact – 36’ long with tractor

• Single-tandem axle design, 43,000 lbs empty

• One engine efficiency – Less fuel, maintenance & exhaust (10 gal/hr for fuel

• Dual Steering

• Chassis - $130,000

• Pump Maintenance - Very simple, no torque wrench or technical tools needed

• Same spare parts at cheaper prices – verified by several previous NLB customers

• Stainless steel for the wet components of water tanks

• Proven water & debris separation system

• Heads - Patented hydraulic thru-shafts – no belts, pulleys, external bearings or side load on ultra-high pressure shafts. Uses 2 swivel shafts.

• Contractor built & proven – built in test lab with contracting business of over 20 years

• 1 Stripe Hog customer has purchased 4 units, 3 customers have purchased 3 and 6 customers have purchased 2. Zero NLB customers have converted from Stripe Hog.

• 24/7 Phone Support – 1-772-223-7393

• Easy online ordering of spare parts 24/7 with high quality photos for quick visual clarification – http://stripehogsupport.com

• Large and Bulky – 63’ long with tractor

• 58,000 lbs empty

• Tri-axle combination truck & trailer design

• 3 engine Inefficiency (16 gal/hr for fuel)

• Single steering

• Chassis - $83,000

• Pump Maintenance – Complex, 40 bolts and time consuming and meticulous torquing sequence

• Expensive Spare Parts

• Steel with paint for water tanks

• Non-existent water & debris separation – statement from the last two NLB customers

• Heads - uses belts, pulleys and external bearings, side load on ultra-high pressure shafts. Uses 4 swivel shafts.

• Manufacture only – test lab is their customers

• 6 NLB customers have converted to Stripe Hog

Stripe Hog SH8000

NLB Starjet Plus

In the past 4 1/2 years more Stripe Hogs have been purchased worldwide than our top two competitors have sold

in a collective 30 years!

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premier marking and rubber removal system worldwide.

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