Steve Herschbach Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Makro has just introduced a new lineup of metal detectors waterproof to five meters (16.4 feet) that includes a new prospecting model - the Gold Kruzer. The Gold Kruzer is no doubt based on the earlier 56 kHz Makro Gold Racer but at a slightly higher frequency. The Gold Kruzer only weighs 3.0 lbs and runs for up to 19 hours off the built-in rechargeable LiPo battery. The stock coil is a 5.5" x 10" DD coil with optional coils available. The Makro Gold Kruzer comes with 2.4 Ghz wireless headphones and has online firmware update capability. The new Gold Kruzer will sell for $749.00 Update 6/15/18 - Detailed Review of Makro Gold Kruzer by Steve Herschbach ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The new Makro KRUZER series also includes the new 14 kHz Makro Kruzer as well as the Makro Multi Kruzer, which can run at 5 kHz, 14 kHz, or 19 khz. Series features (not all apply to Gold Kruzer): IP68 Rating - Up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) waterproof! Advanced Beach Mode Proven Discrimination & Unmasking Ability Especially In Iron Infested Sites Ultra Past REcovery Speed In 3-Tone Mode New! E.U.D. (Extra Underground Depth) Function Suited For All Terrain Including Salt Water Beaches Enhanced EMI Suppression Six (6) Search Modes Adjustable Target ID Depth Lightweight 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs 2.4 Ghz Wireless Headphones Included! Built-In LiPo Battery Offers Up To 19 Hours Of Operation Ability To Power / Charge The Battery With A USB Powerbank Optional Waterproof AA Battery Pack Five (5) Optional Coils To Choose From Including A Concentric Coil Online Firmware Update Capability Makro Kruzer Color Brochure The new Makro Kruzer series will begin shipping in February 2018. Click for larger view... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelton Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 New machine looks like waterproofed and modified NOKTA Impact ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 At a waterproof 3 lbs I would think the Multi Kruzer will put a dent in Nokta Impact sales, it being not waterproof and 4.2 lbs for about the same price. The Gold Kruzer at a waterproof 3 lbs and 61 kHz with built in wireless looks to shake up the "over 30 khz" single frequency nugget detector market. Fisher Gold Bug 2 71 khz 2.9 lbs $764 Makro Gold Kruzer 61 khz 3.0 lbs $749 (includes two coils) Makro Gold Racer 56 kHz 3.0 lbs $699 Minelab Gold Monster 45 kHz 3.2 lbs $799 (includes two coils) White's GMT 48 khz 3.9 lbs $729 Note that the Makro Gold Racer is $699 with one coil and the Gold Kruzer $749 with two coils. That would seem to effectively kill the Gold Racer unless they drop the price. (2/8/2018 Note - at least one dealer has dropped Gold Racer to $594) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB_Amateur Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Steve Herschbach said: ...the Makro Multi Kruzer, which can run at 5 kHz, 14 kHz, or 19 khz... So selectable frequency, not simultaneous multi-frequency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 I am assuming for now that the Multi Kruzer is selectable single frequency like the Nokta Impact, not actual multifrequency. I wish Nokta/Makro had not done that. Up until now everyone in the metal detector industry agreed that multifrequency meant simultaneous multiple frequency operation. Now explanatory asterisks have to explain even that term. Maybe Makro will surprise me and say otherwise however so take this post with a grain of salt. Selectable Frequency And Multiple Frequency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelton Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 You can only select one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Yes, confirmed, three selectable frequencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hillis Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I think Minelab patents are sewing up the mulit-frequency market. HH Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Nice looking display! Click for larger versions.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hillis Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Looks good. Waiting on the operating manuals to come out. Carl set me straight on the minelab patents. I mis-spoke. HH Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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