Victory GTS-1500 Wood Chipper - From victory-tractor

[Tiru Calin]

Hi everyone — I’m new here and I’ve learned a lot from this forum already.

 

A bit of background: I run a small, part-time tree care business (occasional jobs) for the last 4–5 years. I mostly need a chipper for walnut branches and similar hardwood. My budget is approx. €1,500.

What I’ve found so far:

• Model: Victory GTS-1500 (petrol, Briggs & Stratton 14–15 hp / 420 cc).

• Reported capacity: shreds ~900–950 kg/hour and accepts branch diameters up to about 10–12 cm (~4–4.5 in).

• Shipping from Germany to Romania would be free and spare parts appear available on the manufacturer’s site.

 

One important thing: I will not be chipping branches thicker than roughly 7 cm (around 2.5–3 inches). Anything larger will be cut and stacked for firewood, so I don’t need the full claimed capacity of the machine.

 

My main questions for the forum: is the GTS-1500e robust enough for walnut (hardwood) on a regular part-time basis? Any known reliability issues with the feed system or engine on these units?