360 degree turntable chippers

[Mr Ed]

Just wondered how many people think this is a worthwhile feature? is it worth the extra expense? and is it best on a single or dual axle?

Personaly, I built my own 12" turnable chipper a few years ago, and found it invaluable on domestic type work, especially when feeding stuff through a gateway into a chipper parked on the street. Mine was built on a Knott 2 axle low profile chassis.

[jpbeaver]

ive not used a trailed 1 only tractor mounted, but i do think its a great idea. how much extra would it cost?

[Pete Mctree]

Great idea as an option.

Single axle is easier to manhandle, double better for towing.

 

Always make sure the jockey wheel lifts the front tyres off the ground

[Mr Ed]

cost wise, not sure. probably would add about £2k to do it properly.

Pete, I hear you on the jockey wheel. Maybe one of those powered jockey wheels is the answer?

http://www.supermover.co.uk/

[Pete Mctree]

Would be fantastic to sell as an optional extra on all chippers Ed

[blue]

turntable gets my vote.used to use a 9" premier on a turntable.Like ya say Ed not having to turn brush around to a rear feed chipper is very helpful

[Mike]

Why 360 degree Ed. You can't chip standing over the tow hitch. 270 degree easier to manufacture as you dont have to turn everything. We find single axle more popular simply because its easier to manhandle and weighs less without compromising strength.

[Mr Ed]

360, 270, you know what I mean. I built mine as a 360, but rarely used it beyond about 200 degrees.

[Peter]

Why 360 degree Ed. You can't chip standing over the tow hitch. 270 degree easier to manufacture as you dont have to turn everything. We find single axle more popular simply because its easier to manhandle and weighs less without compromising strength.

 

So you can get on top of it and get your groundies to spin you round and round in dull moments!

[A_lopa]

 

Old Telcor 10" with turtable,a good idea Ed.Maybe hydraulic slew???