hey guys new to the site and figured this would be a great place to find out any info. we are going to get a 63m putz and i am most likely the one going to run it and would like any info on the pump or any common problems some one might have with them.

The hardest part about running a 63 is remembering how to unfold and fold the boom. I believe putz gives you a video on how to do it.

welcome finky.. i run a new 63 putz and every day is a great day with one of these machine\'s there so user friendly it\'s unreal..i\'ve found only one thing you have to watch and thats when your on the road you just have to carefull in town centres it can get a bit tight.......just take your time and keep your eyes open...thats about it really..   check out my profile there\'s some vidoe and picture\'s on there to see.. .

finky, the most common problem that i have heard of is the truck unit. the toro mack seams to have problem, esp the ones with rear steer. theres a company in calgary that has had nothing but problems with there 61m putz. the truck is forever breaking down. trannys, clutch, drivesafts,and axles breaking.otherwise the putz pumps are my pick for quality operator freindly pumps. if you are not familiar with the big pumps, be aware of your ground condition. and the bounce test is the most foolish attempt at testing to see if the ground will hold you machine. dunnaging is the key to keeping the wheels on the ground. i operate a 55m and will be getting a 63m this year. in calgary our ground conditions can be terrible, and safe setups are the priority with me. priming can cause you issues with that big of stick. my addvice is to use your priming port and a priming agent, eg slick-pak slick willy or even good ol portland powder. hope this helps. good luck and be safe. 

bigaboy

Man, you got that right. If your outrigger sinks by bouncing the boom you had no business setting up that way to start with!

hey guys thanks for the advice im currently running a 58m putz and sometimes fill in on the 61m but both of them are rocket launchers sure am looking forward to getting a new pump cant wait.