Small chipper help

[blackmedicine]

On 18/03/2018 at 08:58, carsmarco252 said:

Have you checked out the skarper c90 sold by fr Jones. It's the new haecksler. 4200 Inc vat and looks very easy to change the blades. I have used the haecksler equivalent and it chips very well and pulls the brash in quick. 

I too am interested in the Skarper c90, any feedback would be welcome, looks like it can handle the brash no problems and looks very light and manoeuvrable? I have a general question for these smaller chippers, how are people transporting them, what size trailer would be required and are they easy to get in and out of a panel van?

[equip4ind]

I too am interested in the Skarper c90, any feedback would be welcome, looks like it can handle the brash no problems and looks very light and manoeuvrable? I have a general question for these smaller chippers, how are people transporting them, what size trailer would be required and are they easy to get in and out of a panel van?

Here I am with the Peruzzo TB100 hat on.

It really proves it worth with its self propelled track which takes all the hassle out of the loading,unloading out of the back of the Van or trailer. It will also get to the job a lot easier. It has the 18 hp electric start engine which would be the weapon of choice for the small chippers.

https://equipment4industry.com/collections/chippers-1/products/tb100-c-tracked-drum-chipper

It's also available on an axle similar to the Skarper which would come in at similar money to the C90 but give you a lot more bang for your buck.

We gave a demo version I can send to you for evaluation.

Look forward to hearing from you.

[GA Groundcare]

We have a used GM CS100 14hp for sale...

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263584552971

[inthewoods]

6 hours ago, GA Groundcare said:

We have a used GM CS100 14hp for sale...

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263584552971

The drop down panel on the hopper looks like a real ballache?! 

[GA Groundcare]

Nah, just crack the plastic hand nuts and it’s swings down to the operating position. 

 

The lower pivot bolts bolts aren’t fitted in those pictures however... They are now. 

[wicklamulla]

8 hours ago, GA Groundcare said:

We have a used GM CS100 14hp for sale...

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263584552971

You broke up my old GMR100 as that's  the enjun with the Fuel on/off instructions written in tip ex!!!  What ya gonna do with the  GMR chassis?

[GlobalNewark]

The Jo Beau M400 is a great machine and it also comes with the Honda GX630, but I have had problems with the M400 since getting it from new. The engine is spot on, no issues at all, but the design of the machine is shit (made in belgium). It has many design flaws that make maintenance tedious. Issues I have had in 140hrs of work.
 
- Cabling that links the depress safety buttons comes loose, nothing is boxed in to protect them. The cables melted from the engine heat and began shorting the engine. No end of hassle with this.
- Drum bearing grease nipple easily snapped after a few weeks.
- To change a simple fuse on the engine, I had to remove a wheel, the belts and slide the whole engine across to get access. Should be a 5 min job to change a fuse.
- The chute bolt tightener is made from plastic and cracks after about a week, so I ended up fabricating a metal one.
- Many bolts come loose so expect to keep an eye out and locktite them. I don't think they do it in the factory.
- When you fold over the hopper the weight of the hopper actually rests on the engine, causing the oil filler cap to crack with repetitive use.
- If you run the chipper on a trailer connected to the tow bar and like to shoot into a truck, a lot of the chip falls onto the engine below as the chute doesn't extend long enough over the engine. Each time I have to disconnect the trailer and and angle it as a workaround.
 
Despite the amateurish design it chips well. The Honda is a big selling point for me in any bit of kit and it's the best thing it has going for it. I wouldn't buy another until they fixed all of the flaws they have. Sending out the machine with the shocking wiring it has is a complete joke and I did flag it up with [mention=28227]GlobalNewark[/mention]

I have checked with service & we have no record of these faults inside or outside of warranty, we have a record of drum bearing failure Seven months after purchase but was this due to the greaser being sheared off?
There is only Two purchases in 21 months, the second being knives. I will always give feedback to the manufacturers to see if there is a repeat pattern but these reports are new one’s to me, I will forward to JB this morning.

[Gardenscape]

I didn't bother ringing up about them to report them, only if I needed parts. The bearings with the extended grease nipple sheared is still going, the bearing set on the other side, the casing cracked, the bearings were OK but I had to buy a whole new part. I've reported the hopper resting on the engine when it is folded over, it does that. That shouldn't be normal for the weight of the hopper to sit on the engine oil filler cap. Like I said, the wiring is bad. Why don't you just case up the wiring or cover it up in protective tubing? Please pass this on. 

[GA Groundcare]

12 hours ago, wicklamulla said:

You broke up my old GMR100 as that's  the enjun with the Fuel on/off instructions written in tip ex!!!  What ya gonna do with the  GMR chassis?

Not as such broke up, we popped the engine onto the CS100 we had in stock (which had a failed engine) as the CS100 is worth three times more than the GMR.

 

The GMR will sit pretty in our stock until we come across a well priced used 14hp engine. Spending £1,200 on a new short engine unfortunately kills a profitable resale. Don't worry, she'll live again  

[blackmedicine]

On 02/04/2018 at 22:55, equip4ind said:

 

 

Here I am with the Peruzzo TB100 hat on.

It really proves it worth with its self propelled track which takes all the hassle out of the loading,unloading out of the back of the Van or trailer. It will also get to the job a lot easier. It has the 18 hp electric start engine which would be the weapon of choice for the small chippers.

https://equipment4industry.com/collections/chippers-1/products/tb100-c-tracked-drum-chipper

It's also available on an axle similar to the Skarper which would come in at similar money to the C90 but give you a lot more bang for your buck.

We gave a demo version I can send to you for evaluation.

Look forward to hearing from you.
 

 

I have been looking at the tracked Peruzzo, looks brilliant, not planning on doing much clearance or tree work until the winter months so got time to consider my best options. Would probably be looking to take out finance or loan to fund the purchase so want to make sure I buy what is right for the business, Peruzzo No.1 on the list so far. Difficult to get any feedback about the Skarper? they look good on the demo videos, nice and manoeuvrable.