I have old 500-196-20 - but mine was much more expensive. Would you please check your back plate where yours was made? Mine was made in Japan for example...
905004
This is a genuine Mitutoyo product that was made in Japan. We are an authorized distributor for Mitutoyo on all products
2018017
It might be on Amazon but not sold by Amazon. Have to look and see if it is fulfilled by Amazon. The one I am currently looking at isn't and making me lrary I will get a Japan model so I might not get it
1248151
My installation was into a 1997. All I know is that hitachi used to be made in Japan but in my model year, they started being made in China. The wiring for my install was exactly the same as the original. There were no instructions included but you may be able to find them on the web either Google or YouTube. I recall that fitting it into the limited space was a pain but not impossible.
997731
Hey there! I'm in the same predicament also? I just purchased the 32m3000 series for the "cheap" price of $649 when it was available at other non competitor retailers for $550-575. (I wanted the 4 year protection plan the cheaper guys didn't offer). It's a gift for father so it's not opened yet. The only thing the store assistant said was that one model's from 2007 and the other is 2008. He didn't want to lie to me about tech knowledge he didn't know about.
426833
I was also wondering what the difference was and called them today. They said the cheaper one is made in China and this one is made in Germany and assembled in the Czech Republic. Also the extra plate and warranty.
1663132
Not sure. I just replaced mine after five years with the same one. I think it has to do with the plates. I liked the silver ones so that's what I stuck with =)
748010
I don't know. My unit was shipped from an Address in China, not sure if that has anything to do with the condition of the unit.
2016661
Can you let us know where you live? I am going to buy one but another poster said he got the old version. Thanks
88289
I'm sure mine was made in Japan, do not know if they are made elsewhere now. Very well built.
54191
I don't have that particular model any more, but my guess is that it is. The large majority of these lower end models are made there.
1336795
I spoke with Remanufacturer in New York. They seemed like a top notch company. I called regarding returning the old core. When I told him what I paid he said that was less than dealer cost. I did not run into a warranty issue though.
1096155
Sorry, I took a mistake. We have also the overseas model in many language. It is also New completely. If you want it, use Paypal payment. If possible, You save $10. Actually the cost all is $730 (include shipping cost).
1516117
970 (I had to look) I have the original that's 1000. It's been fabulous though --I wasn't sure which one was even the new one until I looked for you -- they are interchangeable. I bought a knock off brand once and it was terrible. It had maybe 1/4 of the life. This one, as I said I couldn't even tell the difference.
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my newest ir231c already has issues, yes made in china. id rather have good used parts for the cars i fix, rather than new made in china. that willend up aplyibg to tools also im sure!!!! ken degraaf 40 year veteran tech.
994215
Unfortunately my old one is made in china. Not sure if some units were ever made in Finland.
1949253
It looks like just different wording spec. for Japan, along with the model number change from LV61 to LV52
1496453
No, China which disappointed me. I believe the more expensive model is made in Japan.