Timberwolf or Greenmech?

[Richard]

Hi

 

I’m thinking of starting my own business soon, so in the process of creating a business plan. I need a small chipper about 4" I’ve been looking at the Timberwolf TW 18/100G and the Greenmech CS 100 which one? and how much do they cost i cant find the greenmech anywhere. Or are there any other chippers out there that would do the job.

 

Any comments/advice would be appreciated

 

Thanks

Edited November 4, 2009 by Richard

[redmoosefaction]

Eeerrrmm Vermeer? maybe. wouldn't touch Greenmech with a barge pole. Timberwolf ok I suppose. Vermeer made by americans who have been doing this far longer than us.

 

Do you really want a 4" chipper. Go for something more substantial, it will save you time and money as it will work faster and use less fuel.

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[Ian C]

there both good chippers but to be honest i would go a bit bigger as running at max capacity all the time will kill em and you will soon be looking to go a bit bigger, go for a 5 or 6" tow behind if you want it to last and last a while.....

 

just my opinion mind.

[Ian C]

Eeerrrmm Vermeer? maybe. wouldn't touch Greenmech with a barge pole. Timberwolf ok I suppose. Vermeer made by americans who have been doing this far longer than us.

 

Do you really want a 4" chipper. Go for something more substantial, it will save you time and money as it will work faster and use less fuel.

 

Why wouldnt you touch greenmech with a barge pole then:confused1: there better built than timberwolf. Vermeer are good but not perfect by any means.

[Richard]

Thanks IC TREES and redmoosefation

 

Would it be better to a buy second hand 6" Timberwolf than a new 4" with a warranty? I might just stretch myself and by a new 5" hydraulic Timberwolf.

Edited November 4, 2009 by Richard

[John Hancock]

I’d have a Greenmech if I were to buy again – Top products!

[Stuart A-C]

I had always worked with timberwolfs and vermeers before starting with this new company, here they run a couple of greenmechs and to be honest I prefer the greenmech. I always thought the timberwolf was easier to change blades etc than the vermeer, but the greenmech is a dodle.

[Alinicoll]

If you can get a roller fed chipper then do it. It will save you many hours sawing up stuff into poles and loads on fuel. I work with a 5" drop feed and its alot of work. I would go for an older roller fed over a newer drop feed any day. Just my opinion though.

[Richard]

Thanks Guys

 

I'm only starting off small I won’t be taking on huge dismantling jobs mostly cleaning, reductions and thinning work etc so would a 4" be ok the rest I want to be for log production for extra cash anyway just want to get rid of the green stuff.

Edited November 4, 2009 by Richard

[Ian Leach]

I would have one that provides good after sales service and the closest for parts and services. I have mainly used greenmech and had no problem with them top machine and a great bunch of people.