What Tracked Chipper???

[GA Groundcare]

We would be happy to go and view / write a report on a chipper in the south of England if you found something for the cost of our labour. Just an idea.

[Mick Dempsey]

6 hours ago, josharb87 said:

@PeteB Orange plant and Timberwolf UK. Have a used chipper each listed on their websites that would possibly be of interest. 30days yes, but a new machine comes with 3years!  

Can you elaborate on buying a warranty? 

My thinking is I think it’s worth spending an extra 15k for a new machine exactly want I want, with warranty, local backup and hydraulic winch (so less than 15k if deducting the winch) 

 

thinking about it matty, ex hire is probably not the best idea ?

I know where you’re coming from, it’s all tax deductible anyway, why go through all the bother of coming over to look at second hand ones? that’s a few grand in expenses and lost wages, then transport fees, then down days when you find the inevitable little niggles that need fixing, turns out to be a bit less of a bargain than anticipated.

Edited January 22, 2019 by Mick Dempsey

[josharb87]

Thats a really kind offer. Thankyou @GA Groundcare

 

Yeah Mick, You've been in the same situation before I'm sure, not so simple with 2nd hand machines from another country is it. 

[Mick Dempsey]

I have indeed been burnt rather badly like that, but on the other hand also picked up a brilliant little tractor by nipping across the channel with a fistful of readies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[josharb87]

Little update, picked up the new chipper today! 

 

 

 

[josharb87]

And everyone still fits in the trailer! 

 

 

[Pete Mctree]

Really nice machine Josh. Well done!

[swinny]

Great stuff Josh! 

 

So is that a 540t and a zt in a 6’ internal trailer? 

 

Good to know as i’ve just gone for a 6’ internal trailer to fit tracked chipper and grinder in one. Would be good to upgrade from the old 530 to a 540 at some point

[josharb87]

Cheers Pete! 

 

Yes swinny, there was more room with the 530 but it all fits still, and going by plated weights, all legal too! 

 

Ill be be sure to let you know how the 540 goes. Went with the 50hp motor normally found on the spider too  

[Mark Bolam]

Weapon!