There are several advantages of the CDS.
Some of them are:

• Space savings. Only 14” of cargo space are needed. The rest is open for tanks, reels, air movers or whatever you need to transport.

• Less maintenance. By eliminating the engine required in a slide-in Truckmount, maintenance is greatly reduced. Less external heat and vibration generated than with a Slide in increases component life.

• Quiet operation. While a slide-in needs to be operated with the van doors open, the CDS--with the use of the Hose Pass-Through Kit--can be operated with the doors shut, reducing almost all of the noise. The reduced noise makes it great for operating at night and in noise sensitive areas. This same feature also addresses the issue of providing locked-door security while operating in questionable areas.

• Fuel economy. Many mistakenly feel that the van engine uses lots of fuel. The truth is that a late model GM or Ford-mounted CDS will use about the same amount of fuel as a typical mid-sized slide in and much less than larger slide in truckmounts. With fuel consumption at 1.5 to 1.7 GHP, the CDS really is a surprisingly economical vehicle to run!

• Long Lasting. With fewer parts, lower surrounding temperatures, less vibration of components and easier upkeep, a well maintained CDS will be around creating income for years to come!

There are a couple of myths about the CDS that need to be addressed.

Myth. The CDS will wear out the van quickly.

Fact. While it is true the van engine is running during the cleaning operation, it is barely above an idle and is turning a minimal horsepower load, much less than if just driving down a level road at a moderate speed. We know of many CDS equipped vehicles that have in excess of 200,000 miles on the original engine.

The HydraMaster Clutch Drive System (CDS) wasn’t the first van-powered carpet cleaning machine but it has endured the longest and has enjoyed a reputation for reliability and performance for almost 25 years. Many cleaners strongly believe that a clutch-drive CDS is, for many reasons, one of the best choices the cleaner can make in professional-grade equipment.

Myth. If the van is damaged, it is easy to move a slide in into another vehicle to continue using it while the van is being repaired.

Fact. While it may be easier to move a slide in than a CDS, it is by no means easy. Although this has happened a few times over the years, it is unusual to remove a machine to repair a van and this presumes that you have a spare van ready and waiting. In truth, it rarely happens.

Myth. Since the van’s engine is large, the CDS will use a lot of gas.

Fact. No matter what size the engine might be, the CDS only demands a small fraction of the engine’s available power and power output is what determines gas consumption. Additionally, a van engine is usually significantly more fuel efficient than the small industrial engines used to run a typical slide-in truckmount. Finally, HydraMaster’s ESC (Electronic Speed Control) helps to manage the engine and optimize fuel efficiency. [ Chart ]

The CDS has been successful for all of these years because it makes sense. The CDS has proven to be a reliable money-making partner for the independent professional cleaners and the system of choice for many major franchises. With the help of van manufacturer credit offerings, low-cost innovative financing programs for CDS/van combinations are usually lower interest than you can find for slide-in truckmount purchases. For these and many other reasons, the HydraMaster CDS has a long and loyal following from cleaners throughout the nation.

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