Small self-propelled chipper

[Guest Gimlet]

I could really do with one of these. Is the Jo Beau M500 the only one or are there other options?

 

Spending 10 grand isn't an option and the M500 is probably bigger than I need. 15 hp 80-10 mm would be enough and as I'd be using is on roughish ground, two central mini tractor wheels would be better than the M500's four, with wheelbarrow handles like a big brush cutter mower, but with a chipper on top.

Does such a thing exist?

Edited June 20, 2019 by Gimlet

[Blake@waveney]

If you can’t spend 10k on the m500 then do look at the smaller jo beaus. You will save alot  but you ll have to man handle them. For a lot less the peruzzo tracked machine from @equip4ind is a winner. Great product and service from Dan. 

Edited June 20, 2019 by Blake@waveney

[Dan Maynard]

M500 fan here, you never regret having more power in the chipper. I couldn't spend 10k either so found one second hand.

I know Martin near us has a JoBeau M400 which he tows with a tracked barrow. Otherwise I think it's the Peruzzo.

[Guest Gimlet]

I might go for a used M500 if I could find one..

 

I really like the look of the Peruzzo. It could be ideal. My only concern is it looks a bit top heavy with the chipper engine set up high. I've got a couple of seasons work waiting for it which would see it pay for itself but a lot of that work is on steepish, anthill covered ground. I can see it tipping over.

[donnk]

get the bobcat E10, an auger head and cutter. 

 

they on 5 years 0%.

 

Better than any ISA.

[Blake@waveney]

8 hours ago, Gimlet said:

I might go for a used M500 if I could find one..

 

I really like the look of the Peruzzo. It could be ideal. My only concern is it looks a bit top heavy with the chipper engine set up high. I've got a couple of seasons work waiting for it which would see it pay for itself but a lot of that work is on steepish, anthill covered ground. I can see it tipping over.

Get a demo you ll be surprised how stable they are. 

[nepia]

Jo Beau fabricate a bespoke steel plate to fit an M300 to a particular Honda tracked barrow base; I've got one.  The barrow base cost me ~£3.5k.

Dean at Global can give you full details.

[Philip Anderson]

I’ve got a 9month old peruzzo TB100 for sale it’s done 30 hours in as new condition with a spare set of blades .

i bought this as a back up machine for smaller jobs instead of our bandit 915 but it’s not getting enough use .

great little chipper and will track anywhere is very stable and will chip 3-4 inch diameter.

Im  looking £4400+vat.

[equip4ind]

If you can’t spend 10k on the m500 then do look at the smaller jo beaus. You will save alot  but you ll have to man handle them. For a lot less the peruzzo tracked machine from [mention=50825]equip4ind[/mention] is a winner. Great product and service from Dan. 

Thanks for the recommendation Blake.

[equip4ind]

I might go for a used M500 if I could find one..
 
I really like the look of the Peruzzo. It could be ideal. My only concern is it looks a bit top heavy with the chipper engine set up high. I've got a couple of seasons work waiting for it which would see it pay for itself but a lot of that work is on steepish, anthill covered ground. I can see it tipping over.

Hi Gimlet. Ive not heard of anyone rolling one "on the job". Where abouts are you based, could bring one out for you to have a play with.