Perfect binder. Bourg v Horizon

[BigSi]

Hi there. I have the opportunity to purchase a small perfect binder.
Taking price out the equation (Horizon is about 3k more) which would you go for?
Bourg 3001 v Horizon BQ160 (bourg is at least 13years older). Your thoughts? I am just looking at photos on the interweb but because of the age factor, I'm guessing the Horizon is in better nick.
ta Simon

 

[AP90]

Watched a quick video on both. Just from watching I would go with the Bourg. The Horizon looked painstakingly slow and it required 2 passes and was not an automatic cover feeder. On our Digibinder we have to manually put on the covers but it is a single pass. When you get in a groove it can go pretty smoothly and quickly. I dont see getting in much of a groove with the Horizon. Looks like you'd maybe get 60-80 books/hour out of it. Our Digibinder we can get close to 200 if everything is smooth, not adjustments and can keep the paper stacked up.Generally more like 150ish though.

 

[jwheeler]

Another vote for the Bourg for the same reasons that @AP90 said. That cover feeder adds so much productivity.

 

[BigSi]

Thanks Guys. If they were the same age/condition I think it would be a no brainer but interesting to know about the Bourg cover feed feature. At this stage it looks like the Bourg is ahead and I guess I could put the $3k difference into repairs if need. ta Simon

 

[BigSi]

Does anyone know if there is an agent for Bourg in New Zealand? no luck trolling the inter web.