Stripe Hog – NLB Comparison Fall 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 systemComprehensive 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 – Easy online ordering of spare parts 24/7 with high quality photos for quick visual clarification – 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

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