Sapphire Scientific 04.24.2025

Expert's Guide to Choosing the Best Truckmount

Truckmounts are such a major purchase, how do you decide which one is right for your company? Cost has to be part of the evaluation, but the most important factor should always be: "Is this the right tool for the jobs we do now - and the ones we intend to do in the future?"

Another key question: "How easy will it be to obtain parts and service when my truckmount needs it?" All Legend Brands machines are built in Prescott, Arizona, with unrivaled technical and parts support and the largest dealer and service center network, so you can be assured of Legend Brands' commitment to supporting your new truckmount purchase.

Because your company isn't just like anyone else's, it's good to have options. No matter what your business demands, Legend Brands has a truckmount for you.

What's Special About Legend Brands® Truckmounts?

Besides having true USA quality and North America's largest dealer network, all Sapphire Scientific® truck mounts incorporate:

CERAKOTE®-COATED EXHAUST keeps components 33% cooler for longer life
MAX HEAT EXCHANGE – stainless steel tube with copper-finned design
THROUGH-FRAME DRIVE BELT COOLING significantly reduces downtime by extending belt life
NO RUST all-aluminum powder-coated frame
BEST WARRANTY in the industry, with 2 years parts and labor on the 370 EFI and Apex 570 and 5 years on the Everest 870HP (plus extra coverage on the 370 EFI)

How Do Sapphire Truckmount Models Differ?

Here's an insider's look at the top features of each model to use in conjunction with our online Truckmount Selector:

370 EFI

The industry's top-selling truckmount - now updated with a Kohler Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) engine that's 25%
gentler on components than competitor truckmounts
Excellent heat and vacuum for residential and mid-size commercial cleaning
Great choice for carpet, upholstery, hard surface cleaning and flood extraction
Quiet low vibration operation - quieter than other models
Patented thermal well design maximizes heat transfer from engine to solution
Space Saving compact design
Saves $10,000 over 5 years in fuel, oil and maintenance costs, with carpet cleaning at only 1 gal. per hr. and oil change only required every 300 hours
Extended warranty - Kohler 3-year factory warranty on engine, plus 5-year limited warranty on heat exchange, frame and waste tank

Apex® 570

Powerful and long-lasting liquid cooled cast iron Kubota industrial engine
Cleaning and restoration industry workhorse
High performance single or dual wand cleaning for all types of soft and hard surfaces, with 1500 PSI and 5 GPM at 1500 RPM
Superior flood extraction capabilities
Patented thermal well design maximizes heat transfer from engine to solution
Industry exclusive Helical Tri-Lobe 408 blower provides less vibration and faster dry times
Narrowest liquid-cooled slide-in on the market

Everest® 870

Ultimate multi-wand machine
CARB compliant in all 50 U.S. states
Long-life liquid-cooled fuel-injected 57 HP Kubota engine
Triple-wand cleaning power with custom Eurus blower – 20% more vacuum than the competition for maximum multi-tool extraction
Abundant hot water with 4-setting thermologic solution control
High pressure, hot water hard surface cleaning up to 2500 PSI
5-year limited warranty - best in the industry!

Besides delivering the highest performance and best long-term value for investment, Legend Brands works hard to make sure your machine will keep running and making money for your business for a very long time. Happy truckmount shopping!

See more expert guides to managing your equipment and jobs in Legend Brands Tips & Tricks.