If you’re looking to purchase a seamless gutter machine, various styles are available to you from different manufacturers, including K-Style, fascia, half-round, and box. New Tech Machinery manufactures and sells both a K-Style gutter machine and a box gutter machine, but what are the differences between these two machines, and how do you know which one is best for your gutter business?
At New Tech Machinery, we manufacture and sell the MACH II™ and the BG7™ for K-Style and box gutters. Understanding the features, available accessories, and profiles you can produce with these machines can help you weigh your options and decide on the best machine to fit your gutter installation needs.
In this article, we’ll explore:
- Available gutter styles and profiles with the MACH II and BG7 machines
- Standard features, specifications, and accessories available with NTM’s MACH II and BG7 gutter machines
- Pricing and best materials to use for both types of gutter machines
- Who is the best fit for both machine brands
MACH II™ 5”, 6”, and 5”/6” Combo Gutter Machines
Notable Standard Features
- Comes equipped with two 360° rotatable reel stands with easy lift reels (only for the 5”, 6”, and 5”/6” Combo machines)
- Utilizes an electric motor (either 3/4 HP or 1-1/2 HP) depending on the machine
- Forward-pulling manual shear
Available Gutter Styles and Profiles
The MACH II gutter machines produce K-style gutters, the most popular style of residential gutter found in North America.
K-style gutter machines typically have the most available accessories to enhance your machine configuration. Coil suppliers also typically carry material that’s slit to the precise width K-style gutters require, unlike fascia or box gutter styles.
K-style gutter profiles you can make with the MACH II machines include:
- 5” and 6” with bottom bead
- 5” and 6” with alcoa hook
- 5” and 6” with straight back
Starting Price
- MACH II 5” Gutter Machine – Starting at $8,000 (machine only, no accessories)
- MACH II 6” Gutter Machine – Starts at $9,600 (machine only, no accessories)
Note that all of these starting prices DO NOT include any additional accessories (i.e., shears, reels, reel stands, coil cradles, etc.) you can add to your gutter machine for an additional cost.
If you’re looking for a specific gutter machine configuration, various packages are available with the MACH II 5”, 6”, and 5”/6” Combo Machines that include popular accessories built into the pricing for a cost-effective way to purchase your equipment all at once.
MACH II 5” Gutter Machine Dimensions
- Length: 8’
- Width: 2’
- Height: 4’
- Weight: Approximately 1,000 lbs.
- Speed: Approximately 50 ft./minute (15m/minute)
MACH II 6” Gutter Machine Dimensions
- Length: 10’
- Width: 2’ (with shear handle)
- Height: 4’
- Weight: Approximately 1,250 lbs.
- Speed: Approximately 50 ft./minute (15m/minute)
MACH II 5”/6” Combo Gutter Machine Dimensions
- Length: 10’
- Width: 2’ (with shear handle and extra shear)
- Height: 4’
- Weight: Approximately 1,350 lbs.
- Speed: Approximately 50 ft./minute (15m/minute)
Recommended Materials and Coil Widths for MACH II 5”, 6”, and 5”/6” Combo Gutter Machine
Coil width for 5” gutter: 11-3/4” to 12-3/8” (300mm to 315mm)
Coil width for 6” gutter: 15” (380mm)
- Painted steel: 30 ga. to 24 ga. (.3mm to .6mm) (painted, Galvalume, coated galvanized)
- Painted aluminum: .019″ to .032″ (.5mm to .8mm)
- Copper: 16 oz. to 20 oz. 3/4 Hard (.5mm to .7mm)
Add-On Options Available for MACH II Machines
- EZ-Counter Computerized Length Controller
- Remote 4-button start / stop / forward / reverse
- Run out stands
- Riser pads
- Movable cart with wheels
- Machine cover
- Coil cradles
- Reels and turnstile reel stands
- Transfer racks
- Hook assembly
- Bottom bead assembly
Who Is a Good Fit for the MACH II™ Gutter Machine?
- Gutter contractors or residential gutter installers who only want to offer one style of gutter: K-Style. With combo machines that offer two different sizes of K-style gutters, you don’t have to purchase an additional machine.
- Smaller gutter businesses or people new to portable rollforming equipment: If you’re looking for a budget-friendly machine with the ability to add extra accessories in the future, this machine is an excellent option to begin your portable rollforming journey.
- Anyone who only needs the basic machine and functions: The 5” and 6” MACH II machines are small enough to fit comfortably inside a box truck. Any MACH II machines can fit inside an enclosed trailer or the tandem axle trailer available from NTM. However, this machine is limited in its use of electric-only power and a manual shear.
BG7™ Box Gutter Machine
Notable Standard Features
- Length control limit switch
- It uses a hydraulic drive & shear
- Gutter recognition safety system
- Choose between a gas or electric (220V or greater) Quick-Change Power-Pack™
Available Gutter Styles and Profiles
The BG7 produces two 7” commercial box gutter style profiles: a box gutter with a hook and a box gutter with a straight back.
Starting Price
The BG7 starts at $62,000. However, if you choose to add any other accessories to your gutter machine purchase that price increases. The base price includes only the machine and standard features listed above.
BG7 Box Gutter Machine Dimensions
- Length: 17’ 10”
- Length on a trailer: 21’
- Width: 4’
- Width on a trailer: 7’
- Height with overhead rack: 4’ 3”
- Height without overhead rack: 2’ 8”
- Height with reel on a trailer: 6’ 3”
- Weight: 3,000 lbs. (weight includes the machine, roller set, power pack, and rib rollers)
- Weight on a trailer: 4,800 lbs. (weight includes machine, roller set, power pack, and rib rollers)
- Speed: Approximately 60 ft./min.
Recommended Materials to Use and Coil Widths for BG7 Box Gutter Machine
Coil width: 20” (508mm)
- Painted steel: Grade 50 26 ga. to 22 ga. (.4mm to .8mm)
- Painted aluminum: .040 (.1mm)
Add-On Accessories Available for BG7 Machine
- PLC batch & length computer controller
- Remote 4-button start / stop / forward / reverse
- PVC strippable film applicator
- Dual overhead reel rack
- Expandable arbors
- Single free-standing de-coiler
- Variable height run out table in 10’ sections
- Run out table mount adapter
- Run out stands
- Hook assembly
- Trailer
- Additional gas or electric Quick-Change Power-Pack
Who Is a Good Fit for the BG7™ Gutter Machine?
- Gutter contractors or commercial gutter installers specializing in 7” box gutter styles.
- Anyone who specializes in commercial or industrial box gutter work and needs a fully automated seamless gutter machine that is capable of running 22 ga. steel.
Final Thoughts
When considering portable seamless gutter machine options for your business, New Tech Machinery’s MACH II and BG7 gutter machines are great options for K-Style and commercial box gutters, depending on the style of gutters you are looking to make.
At New Tech Machinery, we understand there are many factors to consider when choosing and purchasing the right seamless gutter machine for your business. We want to ensure you’re picking the best equipment for your business and budget. Contact us with any questions about our seamless gutter machines; we’d love to help!
