Cutters, Spreaders and Hydro tools, whats your favorite?

Our District just received a $ 51,000.oo grant, where about 40K will be dedicated to new extracation equipment. We are currently using Hurst and are overall pleased but open to suggestions. I would love to hear pros and cons on other manufacturers and experiences, both good and bad. Tip, tricks and "cant live without it" tool ideas are all welcome.
As always, Stay Safe!
Mike

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Permalink Reply by Rob Ulrich on May 5, 2010 at 5:07pm

Hurst nuff said.

Permalink Reply by Larry Silva on July 17, 2010 at 3:43pm

Our department switched from Hurst to Holmatro.....I gotta say that Holmatros are awesome pieces of gear. They're lighter, stronger, easier to connect and disconnect from pressure lines and the power plant has always started on first pull without fail.

Permalink Reply by Ablet L. Nilo on July 18, 2010 at 12:05am

Our team here in philippine red cross we have two set of AMKUS spreader,cutter and RAM...they are my favorite rescue tools i use to save lives in times of need.

Permalink Reply by lutan1 on July 18, 2010 at 5:09pm

Amkus is interesting- they've never really gained any popularity here in Australia.

Permalink Reply by Tony P on July 21, 2010 at 7:48am

Any thoughts as to why?

Permalink Reply by lutan1 on July 21, 2010 at 4:34pm

Not sure Tony.

For years it was Hurst, Lukas or Holmatro.

More and more now, Holmatro seem to be winning the tenders hands down. I'm assuming on price as I've been told in terms of specifications, Lukas in particular are pretty much on a par with Holmatro. I haven't done the comparisons, so don't know.

I used to work with Holmatro (teaching, servicing tools, etc)- you've got a big task to convert me away from 'em!!!

Permalink Reply by Felicia Renee Vance on July 25, 2010 at 6:17am