Chipper engine size matter?

[Mick Dempsey]

Ok, chose a better world than underwhelmed. (I was quite pleased with it if I'm honest)

[Marc]

Ok, chose a better world than underwhelmed. (I was quite pleased with it if I'm honest)

 

Okay I was t overwhelmed by it it would still be pleased if I owned one:001_rolleyes:

[James Atkinson]

I wouldn't say underwhelmed, having used the old 150 and 190 a lot over the last 15 years the 230 was a significant improvement feels more like an 8" machine. So when we had the 280 we kind of hoped it would also be a step up from its predecessor but it wasn't such a leap.

 

 

230 or st6 then? 😂😂

[WoodED]

230 or st6 then? 😂😂

 

 

St6 👍🏼👍🏼

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Ok here is my predicament. I'm looking into getting a new chipper. I want something bigger than a 6" so I'm going down the line of jensen a540, timberwolf 190, schleising 200mx etc etc Now I have noticed that Jensen often have a smaller engine than the timberwolf, but everyone seems to rate them as a better machine, so is engine size not always important. I understand the 200mx is a smaller machine than the others but many say it can keep up with them. Again it has a tiny engine in. comparison. What are your thoughts? And also what would you choose?

 

From experience, a bigger engine will ensures the maximum diameter stuff is processed a fast as possible but most of the time it's not dealing with max diameter stuff is it.

Therefore the smaller engine keeps weight and fuel bills down a bit.

I'm on my 2nd Jensen A540 and can't fault it.

Yes, I have used all the other brands so I can compare however, be sure to choose a brand that has a service centre close to you that you trust.

Arbrep services is not the closest chipper dealer to me but they have always provided superb service.

[Stubby]

I think the most important thing is not how big a lump it can chip but how well it pulls all types of brash in . Just me perhaps .....

[Billy]

Bigger is invariably better, we have 3 chippers from a 6"TW to a bandit 90 and everyone prefers the bandit hands down the more power to pull and chip and bigger indeed the better saves shedding and wrestling them in. But I think size of the opening is the key thing really stress control cutting in can be tedious but when stuff just won't fit is when it really gets frustrating.

[arbormonkey]

Ideal world a 12inch + bandit with built in winch

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Bigger is invariably better, we have 3 chippers from a 6"TW to a bandit 90 and everyone prefers the bandit hands down the more power to pull and chip and bigger indeed the better saves shedding and wrestling them in. But I think size of the opening is the key thing really stress control cutting in can be tedious but when stuff just won't fit is when it really gets frustrating.

 

 

As well as my previous post I'd agree with Billy.

As an operator I'd want the. Invest most powerful chipper available.

As an owner I'd be considering overheads versus productivity.

 

 

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[cornish wood burner]

Certainly with the biomass chippers the productivity goes up dramatically with hp and mouth size.

The same should apply to any chipper unless you are chipping twigs I guess.