Explorer SE pro’s depth equal to the E-trac?

[Professor of Engineering]

Hello Everyone,

At the suggestion of another member, I am also posting this question in the Minelab forum.

Given all things equal (target- depth, soil matrix…etc) is the Explorer SE pro’s depth equal to the E-trac in a side by side test? I do understand they are different machines, but looking at one variable. Do they use similar FBS technology?

Any information from the field would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

 

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[cudamark]

In depth alone? IMO, I wouldn't sell one to buy the other for that reason alone.

 

[Olegrumpy]

I agree with cudamark.

tests performed here in Europe with a 2" buckle revealed that Explorer SE and Etrac were on par (both 16.5 inches), the CTX having an 1 1/4 " advantage.

So, nothing to wrtite home about, especially when you think that, with such detectors offering a huge amount of settings, the experience of the user will be the main thing to consider.

So, the only reason to upgrade would be the Etrac having one or two ground-breaking features you'd need the Explorer doens't offer, but, although I do not own an Etrac (don't like iron downunder...), I don't think it has, so I would stick with the Explorer.

HH

Grumpy