Which Chipper??

[scotspine1]

Really impressed with the Jensen A530.

 

Not sure if I've got the model names exactly right -

 

I've used both the A530 and A528, and found the older A528 with the fold down feed hopper to be a better machine, seems to be better built and better for a wider variety of treework, the A530 with the solid sloped hopper is ok for certain jobs long straight branches that dont need much prepping etc.

 

Only issue I have with the A528 is the push bar can get over-sensitive after a while, but its easily fixed.

 

The turntable version of the A528 is also excellent and can make life a lot easier on many difficult access jobs..

 

Jensens are much better than Timberwolf and better value than Schleisings, IMHO.

[squisher]

Bandit, and my favorite color is blue.

[scotspine1]

Bandit, and my favorite color is blue.

 

Bandit 250, best chipper I've used. Would like to try the bigger drum versions sometime.

 

Anyone here used one of the massive Bandit drum chippers?

[squisher]

I just got a 250 this year, haven't used any of their big drums though. Upgraded from a CnD, almost enjoyable to chip now.

[Mr Ed]

 

Anyone here used one of the massive Bandit drum chippers?

 

Of course I have. Ive owned 3 Bandit chippers, 2 250XP's and a 280HD.

But I'm loath to give my opinion of it, as I sell a competative brand of chipper. Thats where it gets difficult. I could be giving you my opinion of a machine I've used, but a as dealer, other dealers think this is unfair.

[Mr Ed]

Nice chipper Justin! you took the plunge then?

[scotspine1]

I just got a 250 this year,

 

A proper chipper. Shame its too big for the neighbourhoods I work in, wouldn't get any chipping done cause all we'd be doing trying to manouver it into position, then it'd be time to go home.

[squisher]

Yup no turning back now. I don't regret it one bit, only option I didn't get was a winch and I am regretting that a bit. Once it's earned it's keep awhile I'll be investing in one. The dealer wanted 5g (Canadian) to add one to this machine. I just couldn't swallow that, gonna source out the parts and put it on myself.

 

140hp JD, autofeed, lift cylinder, fully adjustable chute all the goodies.

 

I've also got a cool new stumpgrinder coming for my mini:grinning-smiley-003

[scotspine1]

Yup no turning back now. I don't regret it one bit, only option I didn't get was a winch and I am regretting that a bit. Once it's earned it's keep awhile I'll be investing in one. The dealer wanted 5g (Canadian) to add one to this machine. I just couldn't swallow that, gonna source out the parts and put it on myself.

 

140hp JD, autofeed, lift cylinder, fully adjustable chute all the goodies.

 

I've also got a cool new stumpgrinder coming for my mini:grinning-smiley-003

 

Make sure the wheel nuts are done up real tight, we lost a wheel on one of our 250s pulling out onto a very busy road, gouged a nice ditch in the tarmac, very expensive repair.

[squisher]

Damn sounds like a lousy day, I'll check her out. Cheers.