New Boydstun carrier vs Cottrell Quickloader

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  1. Otr Traveler

    Otr Traveler Light Load Member

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    Of the two, what advantages are with the lighter Boydstun carrier trailer? What about service after the sale? Cottrell has been around for years though...
     
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    The Boydstun didn't handle big units well, at least that's what I hear. Boydstun & Lohr are both more flexible than the Cottrell in load configurations. Cottrell has made quite a few improvements lately, since Lohr started selling fairly well. But their welding skills still suck.

    And there's still very much a west coast bias for Boydstun service, and the opposite for Cottrell.

    Me? You'd have to fight me to get me out of my Lohr.
     
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