6 inch, sub750kg chippers - Which?

[wjotner]

So i'm weighing up purchasing my first chipper. 

 

I want it to be economical, tough, 6inch feed and sub 750kg for towing.

 

I know Timberwolf 230 is a popular choice for good reason. And I'll probably end up getting it.

 

But I'm interested in considering the Forst ST6P. Its 6inch feed and sub750kg. It claims to be rugged etc. But it's a petrol engine. Has anyone had any experience with one of these? Can they put in a decent days work or are they for part-time tree surgeons?

 

I'd like to go the petrol route. The emissions will be cleaner, less smelly and hopefully cheaper to run and lightweight.

 

What do you lot reckon?

[Steve Bullman]

would like to see the forst in action also.

 

Can't praise the 230 high enough.  Still not used a Greenmech to this day though

[Mick Dempsey]

short thread ncluding a promo on the Forst. I have used a 230 and found it to be an excellent machine with mind boggling performance.

 

[Ty Korrigan]

G.M do 2 petrol road tow models.

The 23hp 130 and the 37hp 150P

The 130 is listed as being able to process 3ton per hour and 150P 3.5ton per hour.

Why is there not alot of difference for an extra 14hp?

Curious...

   Ty

[wjotner]

Not sure about greenmechs. The ones I've worked with don't pull as well as timberwolfs and forsts.

Edited July 30, 2017 by wjotner

[Marc]

I have worked with a plethora of chippers (Jennies, Tunissen/TSIndustries, greenmechs, Forst, Schiesling, Bearcat, TP) can't praise the TW230 enough.

 

Not tried the new Forst but they haven't changed what annoys me other than infeed, so will wait for feedback from others first. 

[GA Groundcare]

GreenMech offer five sub 750kg machines

 

Arborist 130 (23hp petrol)

Arborist 150P (37hp efi petrol)

Arborist 150 (26hp diesel)

Arborist 150 (34hp diesel)

QuadChip 160 (34hp diesel)

 

We had an Arb 150P go out a week ago to a customer and it feeds superb. Definitely worth having out for  demo. Well priced, 3 years warranty and 0% finance currently! What's not to like...

[dan494]

2 minutes ago, GA Groundcare said:

GreenMech offer five sub 750kg machines

 

Arborist 130 (23hp petrol)

Arborist 150P (37hp efi petrol)

Arborist 150 (26hp diesel)

Arborist 150 (34hp diesel)

QuadChip 160 (34hp diesel)

 

We had an Arb 150P go out a week ago to a customer and it feeds superb. Definitely worth having out for  demo. Well priced, 3 years warranty and 0% finance currently! What's not to like...

What's the price difference between the petrol and diesel?

[GA Groundcare]

Between the 150P and 34hp diesel just under 3k at RRP.

[ForstFirst]

The proof in the pudding, so to speak. Why not book a demo with Forst? If you personal message us, we'd be happy to arrange.