That's a very interesting response! But it depend on where most of your work is and what's most practical. At least for me...
I too never want to be associated with carpet cleaners either.
But using my portable unit
That actually has more power than my trucks is more of a hassle unloading  and loading back in the trucks than running hoses in & out after the polish. It's much faster and less of a hassle to use a truck mount, especially when power sources are limited. It also greatly reduces running extension cords through out the house to access power and constantly tripping breakers.
90% of our work is in high end residential homes.
In Northern California, out here truck mount carpet cleaning trucks are commonly used for stone restoration except in the big cities.
My Technicians have both options and that's most preferred.
I'm interested in knowing what's different where your at that make unloading & loading a portable easier or is it just what your used to?
Looking forward to your response
Thanks

Tony DeLuna
925-625-9625
www.PatriotStoneRestoration.com

> On Jul 21, 2016, at 8:25 PM, Mike M <nulifesc@bigpond.com> wrote:
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> I agree Baird. I see truck mounts as for someone is a carpet cleaner who also does stone. I have never had the need for that much power and hot water. There are better ways. I never want to even have the appearance of a “carpet guy”  I am a stone guy only (well maybe a bit of tile too) Sick of competing against these guys, who say “20 years experience” on their van, but 18 years of that is carpet, flood restoration work, pest control, and 2 years doing stone with 3 monkey pads and an SX12.  My opinion, ditch the truck mount and use a portable, and save a ton on fuel costs and van interior space.
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>> On 22 Jul 2016, at 1:11 pm, Bstandish <bstandish@facspecs.com> wrote:
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>> Sorry, but what are these things?  We don't clean carpets and have never used carpet cleaning equipment for Stone restoration. Why would this be an advantage?
>> Thanks
>> B
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>>> On Jul 21, 2016, at 3:50 PM, Tony Deluna <tndeluna@gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> Hey Pro's
>>> I'm looking to get a brand-new "Carpet cleaning van" for stone restoration.
>>> I currently have two with "PTO's" power take off's cleanco 56. I always like them and they work well. But I read an article that some slid in units have more suction and more heat.
>>> Can you share your comments and recommendations please?
>>>
>>> Thank you
>>>
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