Greemech 15 23

[basilbrush]

Just thought I would ask the question, has anyone had any problems with the axle of their greenmech chipper. After leaving site last week I lost the drivers side wheel while doing about 40mph. As you can see from the picture the stub shaft failed.

 

The chipper is 750kg and the axle rated at 850kg, I have now upgraded to 1350kg. Two local arborists have other models both Greenmech and although they didn't have a wheel come off they both have had issues, cracked welds on the axle and the wheels start to point inwards ie the rubber grommets inside the box section behind the wheel hubs failing.

Don't get me wrong this chipper is amazing for its size and apart from the key snapping inside the key barrel (this has happened twice in 18 month ) i have no problem with it , just wanted to know if anyone had any experience with this or its one of those things. Luckily no one was hurt or property damaged when the accident happened.

[Shane]

Had mine nearly seven years, usual use and abuse, never had any problems. I do adjust the wheel bearings every couple of years (the manual tells you how often).

[skyhuck]

Hitting curbs and speed humps, I think.

[Jase hutch]

I've heard of them sagging but not shearing off.....

There were two axle options available on the 15-23.. you had either 12 or 13 inch wheels and from memory it was the version with the 12 inch wheels that could sag but as said above it was usually put down to speed humps..

[basilbrush]

Well tbh I bought this 2nd hand so cant comment on how it was driven with the previous owner so this could be the reason , it does bounce a lot though at low speeds ..... the new axle seems to have cured this. Any one had problems with the starter key breaking ?

[Shane]

Well tbh I bought this 2nd hand so cant comment on how it was driven with the previous owner so this could be the reason , it does bounce a lot though at low speeds ..... the new axle seems to have cured this. Any one had problems with the starter key breaking ?

 

Yes, years ago.

A new barrel was a stupid price and I was told by a 'now defunct' dealer that all keys are the same. I've been using a tea spoon for 5 years now (the old key broke off in the barrel). and spare 'keys' are literally 10 a penny.

[Jase hutch]

Well tbh I bought this 2nd hand so cant comment on how it was driven with the previous owner so this could be the reason , it does bounce a lot though at low speeds ..... the new axle seems to have cured this. Any one had problems with the starter key breaking ?

 

 

Doesn't the key only break as a result of it being left in the ignition and then breaking when you open or close the bonnet....?

[basilbrush]

Lol yes the new barrel cost alot ..must remember the spoon trick .

[basilbrush]

No the key is never left in the ignition when the chipper isn't used and its only the starter key on its own not a bunch hanging down. Might just fit a 3 pos switch and be done with it.

[dan494]

I've never understood why chippers have keys seeing as they all use the same one. A switch makes more sense

 

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