Greenmech Evo range, owners reviews.

[Ty Korrigan]

On 04/10/2024 at 21:06, tim361 said:

Evening all. After any reviews from people who own one of the new Greenmech Evo range, particularly the 205. 
One my search for a tracked chipper I got Matt from GA groundcare out to demo the evo 165dt. After my previous experience with the Greenmech 150p I really wanted to hate it. Giving Greenmech another chance I was pleasantly surprised to see a lot of changes from the old arborist range. Would just like some owners reviews who’ve put a few hours on the Evo range to see how they’re getting on. 
 

cheers all

 

Things to like over the 150 range.

Wide in feed hopper

Horizontal rollers

Thicker (or better quality) steel that does not deform especially the base of the in feed.

Better access to blades.

Indeed hopper folds almost completely enclosing the infeed and can be locked with a wee Abus U lock when chawing down on a lunchtime McMerde burger.

Enough room in there for a blower and bag.

Fuel and hydraulic tanks set low so less sway and bounce en route.

Tanks are opaque so no dodgy fuel gauges required.

 

Negatives (more observations really)

 Due to the position of the rollers and flywheel, I don't get two turns of the blades, only one. I honestly don't care.

Surprised by the amount of debris collection points under 'the hood' on pipes and chassis.

Can't make up my mind whether to leave it all to compost naturally or continue dislodging periodically with a pokey stick.

Does it even matter?

I'm not a fan of pressure washing machines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[AHPP]

1 hour ago, Ty Korrigan said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's a good idea.

[GA Groundcare]

5 hours ago, Ty Korrigan said:

 

Surprised by the amount of debris collection points under 'the hood' on pipes and chassis.

 

 

 

Depending where it’s collecting there maybe an update for this. 

[Ty Korrigan]

14 hours ago, GA Groundcare said:

Depending where it’s collecting there maybe an update for this. 

It is the dust and debris that falls through the roller box.

It doesn't interfere with the functioning in any way, it's just a shit to remove caught as it is on the pipes and chassis.

[Jase hutch]

Rule No 1

Do not ever tell Mr Korrigan "there may be an update for that " 😉