Timberwolf 190 Turbo vs No Turbo

[Lively]

I have been looking around for a new chipper to replace my 7 year old Bear Cat,

all the 6" now have been made with the weight limit in mind, the ones I've used just doesn't have the same grunt my bear cat has. I've been to look at a 2010 190 Turbo and was very impressed since it weighs less and is smaller than my Bear Cat for a 7.5". With that comes a big price tag.

What is the difference between the old 190 35HP and the turbo 45HP?

I believe it has the same engine as the 150, in my mind the 150 struggles with 5inch so how can they stick it on a 7.5inch? Or was that the reason they brought out the turbo version?

[treequip]

I have been looking around for a new chipper to replace my 7 year old Bear Cat,

all the 6" now have been made with the weight limit in mind, the ones I've used just doesn't have the same grunt my bear cat has. I've been to look at a 2010 190 Turbo and was very impressed since it weighs less and is smaller than my Bear Cat for a 7.5". With that comes a big price tag.

What is the difference between the old 190 35HP and the turbo 45HP?

I believe it has the same engine as the 150, in my mind the 150 struggles with 5inch so how can they stick it on a 7.5inch? Or was that the reason they brought out the turbo version?

 

I think you have answered your own question

[Lively]

Not worth it then?

[treequip]

Not worth what?

 

The 190 is double the machine the 150 is, don't get me wrong the pencil sharpener has a weight budget and is built to that and given its constraints its as good a machine as it can be.

 

The 190 breaks down forks better, less sneding is quicker processing and importantly a lot less bending down. With a working stress device the extra power is a major advantage but not imperative.

 

As long as you can legally tow it the 190 is the machine of choice. As with anything turbo keep the oil clean for best turbo life, warm the machine up and give it a moment to idle before shutting down.

[silky fox]

Agree with Treequip on all that....and it does reduce the need for snedding...

[Johny Walker]

he needs a jensen then :biggrin:job done

[silky fox]

Also agree with Johny on the Jensen (tracked)

[treequip]

And low, seven posts in and we have timberwolf v Jensen, what brand of saw would you like with that sir?

[treedweller]

I third that for the Jensen!! Completley different league to the TW

[Johny Walker]

And low, seven posts in and we have timberwolf v Jensen, what brand of saw would you like with that sir?

 

stihl of coures