Things to look out for when buying a used chipper

[Stubby]

31 minutes ago, dan blocker said:

First thing I’d be looking out for would be - “Could it be stolen🤔”. 

Do you mean has it been stolen ? coz any thing can be stolen 🙂

[monkeybusiness]

Does it have a serial number plate? If not then walk away. If so phone the manufacturer and see if they have a record of it.

[dan blocker]

2 hours ago, Stubby said:

Do you mean has it been stolen ? coz any thing can be stolen 🙂

Thanks Stubby, failed my GCSE English.

 

Yes, that’s what I meant to say - is the machine your looking at “stolen”. Apart from serial no’s being in place, do they have original sales receipts, are they a reputable, registered company or individual(still ask to see receipts cos they may think it’s legal but bought a stolen machine unintentionally😳) Is it a lay-by or pub carpark viewing🤔 Are you clearly at their premises or home( could be someone else’s if out of hours or your just out the front or near to it🤔). Don’t be too concerned if they meet you first before going to view the machine because they can be just as suspicious of you as you they🤔. Is it cash, cheque or BACS payment. Don’t entertain western union or uncles in Nigeria😳. I could go on but you know what I mean🤓

[roseyweb]

Check the serial numbers with the equipment register, 

find out where the serial numbers are for your machine, 

Timberwolf have a hidden one on the chip shoot flange 

[aspenarb]

I wouldn't be overly fussed about service items like anvils,knives and bearings. For me it would be engine, rad, signs of welding/fatigue repairs on the tin work , rollers hanging, things like the chute thinning out on the bend ( they are expensive). Running gear and tyres want checking, if the tyres are not worn evenly the suspension unit/beam has probably been twatted over speed bumps all of its working life, they are not cheap. 

 

Bob

[Luke Jones]

On 07/12/2021 at 10:38, GA Groundcare said:

HI Spoonz, what are you looking for? We have a used GreenMech Arborist 130 23hp Honda petrol and Arborist 150 diesel in stock. Both have had extensive work carried out for resale and come with warranty.

Are these still for sale? 

 

 

[Luke Jones]

Just now, Luke Jones said:

Are these still for sale? 

 

 

Are these still for sale? 

[GA Groundcare]

33 minutes ago, Luke Jones said:

Are these still for sale? 

 

 

Not those ones. But we do have a used Arb 130 & used Arb 150 in stock though which came in px this month. 
Plus a used 15-23, new Evo 165D and new Arb 130. 

Edited May 27, 2022 by GA Groundcare

[Luke Jones]

Just now, GA Groundcare said:

Not those ones. But we do have a used Arb 130 & used Arb 150 in stock though. 
plus a used 15-23, new Evo 165D and new Arb 130. 

Ah great how much you selling the used  Arb 130 and 150 for? 

[Ty Korrigan]

My colleague @Luckyeleven recently bought a venerable ex-local authority GM 13-23 from a dealer.

The Briggs engine has around 1000 hours and is a bit asthmatic but it runs well enough.

We took a truck load of branches with us to give it a proper test.

We turned the blades and got the mechanic to fiddle with the revs after calling @Jase hutch at GM in the UK.

I recommend testing a used machine before buying, especially if watercooled. Once things are up to temperature you might well find a host of faults (or not) with cooling or hydraulics.

.  Stuart