Chipper

[LoneStarLawn]

Looking for a good chipper for tree pruning..what is a good brand and how much should I expect to pay?

[eslawns]

I don't know if you're talking about a tow behind or one of the small ones. My uncle gave me his in August. It can take leaves in the hopper, or vac hose. It also takes up to 3" limbs. I like it, but it may not be something good for every day use. The ones similar to it are about $800 to $900. Can't tell you much about the big commercial units.

[LoneStarLawn]

looking for big commercial tow behind

[landscaper3]

http://www.morbark.com a morbark brand is nice

[LoneStarLawn]

I've check out there site but there is no pricing..really looking for price....a friend who runs another company got one used for $20,000 looking for price of new....

[landscaper3]

Vandermeer or something like that i have seen some of those around too

[UrbanEarth]

Vermeer, Gravely, Bandit all make large units. The price can vary radically depending on engine size. 20hp up to 120hp, it's a big range, so's the price. I have seen some of the larger units at $80,000.00Can+
What size wood do you need to chip?

Alan

[SLSNursery]

We've been using a Brush Bandit 250xp for some time now and it seems to be a very reliable and efficient unit. It cost about $26,000 new and is fairly well equipped. Cummins Turbo diesel, 100' winch, telescoping trailer tongue, and more. It takes nice big pieces and is easy to operate. We were renting from local tree guys in their down time, and this make seemed to be the most popular, so it only made sense to go with it. Try before you buy!

[mowerconsultant]

there is a company in c.t. that makes a good product.
there name is salsco.
here is the web site
http://www.salsco.com

[LoneStarLawn]

The most I would put through a machine would be 4 in. probably mostly 3 in. in diameter. Anything bigger would be cut for fire wood.

[Toddppm]

If that's all you're chipping get a drum chipper, the small ones chip up to 6". Mitts+Merrill are nice they start about 14K non self feeding, Morbarks Self feeding Starts about 11K Model 2070(doesn't compare to Mitts though) Model 13-24K Nice machine! I think Altec still makes drums too for Asplundh don't know the prices though. I got a older used Asplundh Chipper for $3000, use it all the time, after 3 years now maybe $$2000 in repairs to keep it going. I'd rather have a Model 13 Morbark but i'd rather get a newer truck first!
Get a machine bigger than you think you need, worth it in the long run. These machines that say they will chip up to 6",9" whatever, will do it but not all day subtract 2-"3" from what they say and you're safe.

[Edited by Toddppm on 10-11-2000 at 02:33 AM]