I was asked to take down this post and did so out of respect for those who asked me to do so.

Just so everyone knows i did not speak poorly of Putz.

Some times I just can't stand it.

One of the sponsors, in order to create some leads, wanted the names.

Nothing negative was said

No one ever even asked WHY they were no longer dealers

That was not the point

It was a simple request

It was doing what a loyal sponsor of the site requested

THAT is where it was headed.

Lets get to the good and positive stuff.

That happens when you POST good, positive stuff. ;~)

Nobody really talk's about cifa alot on this site I bought a telebelt fromputz refurb a couple of year's ago. I was extremly happy with everything. If this economy straighten's out(and it will) I will be looking to buy a 39ish meter pump I'm from southern WI. so both mfr. are in my back yard Anybody heard anything about cifa's refurb. program I'm just thinking putz. is hi end pricing would a cifa be an option thanks Terry

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As far as I am concerned being in a mfg's back yard is a good reason to buy their machine. If I lived where you do there would be a Cifa in my yard.

AND you would get to know Bob Miller ;~)

Cifa makes a good pump and bob miller is a great guy.

Hi Todd

That was a simple question that required a private answer.You did take the question down out of respect,which I admire.

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Dont get me wrong guys, I love Putz operators, Companies that run Putz pumps and even Putz dealers. I have a lot of respect for Putz Germany. The founders and creators of Putz are great men. In my opinion Karl Schlecht is a great man. If someday I become 10% of the man that Karl Schlecht is I will be amazed.

Now on the other hand, I am at odd with Putz America everyone knows that. No news here. If I can help my sponsors beat out Putz on a deal I do it. Not an issue. I want my sponsors to be successful.

Its like this, Putz sales man sell Putz, Schwing sales man sell Schwings and ConcretePumping.com pushes its sponsors. People come to me all the time asking me what I think and I always say the same thing, I love my sponsors give them a shot before you buy a none sponsors pump.

If someone says, I am going to buy a Reed, i say great that is very cool.

If someone says I am going to buy a Schwing I say that is great good job.

If someone says I am going to buy a Putz I say, have you seen or talked to any of my sponsors, please at least give them a shot. Now is a good time to look at all your options. Its never to late for something that might work better for you.

I dont understand why some of you guys think I should not do that. Putz does not mind. They understand the way it is.

Everything is just fine. Look to the right and when you see those sponsors just remember they help me feed my family, put cloths on my back, make my car payments. I love them. Its not that I just like them a little bit, I LOVE THEM.

ok enough said. What do you guys think.

Thanks Many, people were to call me which some did. I would not let any one post crap about Putz on the message board. I was not looking for a big mess. The post worked and it was only up for a few hours. I am amassed at how this message board is heard around the world in so little time.

Putz is a big part of the concrete pumping industry and this is concretepumping.com, but you are the boss of this website, so do what you want.

I am always open to new ideas.

I am happy you took it down,just an idea maybe once a month for 24 hrs take the gloves off let it fly and then take the bashing and trash talking down might be a good way to find out some useful info on all the manufacturers,I have always tried not to bash a manufacturer on this site due to they maybe a future sponsor , but why not once a month let people vent,if I was the manufacturers I would keep my eye on it and check what my reputation is or is gonna be,just my opinion know its probably not possible just a thought

PS Todd I hope I didnt offend I wasnt trying to ,just stating my opinion

would you exclude schwing and putz from used pumps.com, no because it would fail to only promote the sponsers used equipment. iam sure that PMA  is just a portion of its whole and has the confidance to lead the industry.

I have to reply to Crete....  I am a former employee of CIFA.  I was Bob Miller's counterpart prior to my leaving the company.  Bob is a very close friend of mine and I cherish his friendship.  CIFA manufacturers a great pump.  They use most of the same major components that Schwing and Putz uses.  They are number three in the world market in pumps.  If the Itialans would ever get their S--t together and hire an American to run the company they could make some good progress.  Don't cut them short on quality.  It is a great pump and one that has been around for many years.  And they do not set up pump companies as dealers.  NO CONFLICTS OF INTREST.  I have sold these pumps as well as operated them.  Good stuff.

Todd you remind me of that gangster that started a window cleaning buisness,he went to the places with money and cleaned their windows. If they did not pay the bill he came back that night and broke their windows. 

I know what you mean superman but that is not how it is. May look like that but its not.

Thanks for trying tebequip thats all anyone can do.