Etrac vs. F75 ltd

[mikeraydj]

I have a chance at both detectors at around the same price. F75 ltd comes with the 2 coil package and the Etrac is an older Irish build. What would you choose and why? I know I am opening a can of worms here, but might get some insight. Not looking to water detect and will be mostly in high mineralization and EMI. The F75 doesn't have the new upgrade.

 

[Fletch88]

I would have to say neither one. If the Etrac is that old and had a problem you could be looking at $4-700 to repair it and the Pre DST F-75 is too chatty for my tastes. I would by all means look for an Etrac with at least 1-2 years warranty left. As you know First Texas warranty is not transferrable.

PS: Don't buy a Tector with one of those buttons that does nothing this time. LOL (I had to stir the pot a little!)

 

[Fletch88]

What budget are you working with and are you keeping the F-5?

 

[Gaspipe]

I wouldn't buy either. Save your money a while longer and then buy either one new. Different machines in any event. I own the new F75 SE/LTD and like it but without the new software I wouldn't buy it and too upgrade it gets pricey . The Etrac I don't own but it certainly is a different animal than the Fisher.

 

[mikeraydj]

Offered a f75 Ltd and 2 coils that was bought new in Feb. when all is said and done about another $100 out of my pocket and my F5.

 

[BryanM362]

Don't know much about the F75, although I have not ever heard of it as being the same category as the e-trac.

I do own the e-trac and will tell you it is a great machine. Are there any video comparisons on youtube?

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

The upgrade from Fisher is $159 to take the LTD to the latest software. At the same time you can purchase one to three years of warranty . . . for a price, of course. But for $209 you'd get a "new feature" machine with one year warranty; including the latest EMI shielding and processes. That's what I'd do.

Upgrade

But the E-trac is the same price as the un-upgraded F75 and is a heck of a detector. If you are hunting at a saltwater beach I'd probably say the E-trac at that price. It's not as deep shooting on coins if you believe the reviews.

 

[Loco-Digger]

I bought a used F75 LTD SE a couple months ago and have had some success with it in the fields. I have no problem with chatter since my existing detector was the F4 and I have grown to expect a little chatter. I can't comment on the minelab since I have never handled one. The deal I purchased was $1600 worth of metal detecting gear including the F75 LTD SE and a White's coinmaster detector for $800. Since the ground is frozen I am contemplating in getting mine upgraded with some of the clad I found this season.

What areas do you want to hunt where you need extra depth? I am doing more plowed fields now, that's the reason I purchased the F75. If I was going to continue on detecting public parks, schools, and some private properties, I'd have been happy with my F4 capabilities and not bought the F75 LTD SE..

 

[CincinnatiKid]

ETrac for sure.
As previously stated elsewhere, I jumped from an F70 to an ETrac. Best detecting move I've made.
True, the F70 is only a "lil bro" to the F75, so I only speak from personally using a 70. More Emi with the 70. Virtually none w ETrac.
The speed of the 70 is unequaled. Had to seriously slow �� sweep w ETrac. Very confusing initially.
But the ETrac provides sooo much more information. Especially to an experienced user. I doubt anyone can Fully understand the potential of ETracs, engineers aside. I learn more each time I use an ETrac.
ETracs made in Ireland can be more desirable.
If you only hunt relics, I'd choose an F75.
All else with relics included, ETrac.
GL
Peace ✌

 

[mikeraydj]

I bought a used F75 LTD SE a couple months ago and have had some success with it in the fields. I have no problem with chatter since my existing detector was the F4 and I have grown to expect a little chatter. I can't comment on the minelab since I have never handled one. The deal I purchased was $1600 worth of metal detecting gear including the F75 LTD SE and a White's coinmaster detector for $800. Since the ground is frozen I am contemplating in getting mine upgraded with some of the clad I found this season.

What areas do you want to hunt where you need extra depth? I am doing more plowed fields now, that's the reason I purchased the F75. If I was going to continue on detecting public parks, schools, and some private properties, I'd have been happy with my F4 capabilities and not bought the F75 LTD SE..

I am going to try to do some forest hunts this next year. I have been mainly a park hunter, but I want to try to expand my horizons. These are 2 places I want to hit.



And I want to get permission to hunt here.