The New GreenMech Arborist 150 and 130.

[PeteB]

GreenMech is pleased to announce the launch of its new Arborist range at this year’s APF 2012 at the Ragley Estate, Alcester, Warwickshire from 13th to 15th September with a showcase at IOG SALTEX at Windsor Racecourse this Tuesday 4th to Thursday 6th September to whet the appetite. We hope to see you there!

 

GreenMech is using these premier groundscare and forestry events as a launch pad for an exciting new series of chippers that has been designed in response to recent consumer interest. As many of you know, over the last few years the demand for firewood has meant that contractors are keeping any useable wood for log production and typically look towards chippers as a means to dispose of the waste brash.

 

The new Arborist range is a family of two road-tows and one tracked chipper unit that has been specifically manufactured to tackle this task. They are reassuringly built with our usual high engineering standard including the renowned technical innovations exclusive to the GreenMech brand.

 

The simple to use and cost-effective range all comes in a traditional in-line format with a letter box style in-feed throat of 150mm x 230mm that allows heavily forked branches to feed in easily. The vertical hydraulic rollers then efficiently crush the material with minimal lateral movement.

 

Each model has a deep beam high tensile steel chassis construction for strength; a wide in-feed chute that helps reduce the need for brash reduction with chainsaw; a folding tailgate* that allows stowage space for items such as road cones. Once dropped into the working position, the tailgate gives a guide as to the correct maximum height of 600mm from ground level for the in-feed table.

 

The individual models are:

 

The Arborist 130 which will initially be supplied with a 23hp Briggs & Stratton petrol engine with a 20hp Kubota diesel engine available from the first quarter of 2013. This road-tow unit weighs less than 750kg so no licence restrictions for drivers.

 

 

The Arborist 150 which has a choice of either a 26hp or 34hp Kubota diesel engine. This road-tow unit weighs less than 750kg so no licence restrictions for drivers.

 

 

The Arbtrak 150 will be supplied with a 34hp Kubota diesel only and has been designed to complement the existing SAFE Trak 16-23 and QuadTrak 160 tracked options.

 

This new family of chippers has been designed to rationalise our existing product offer so please note that they will be replacing the current Arborist 13-23, Arborist 15-23 and Arborist 16-23 road-towed units.

 

We sincerely hope you will be attending one of the two forthcoming shows look forward to seeing you at either SALTEX at Stand DAB13 or the APF show at Stand 120 where you will be able to see first-hand our new range in action.

 

In the meantime should you have any immediate queries please do not hesitate to call GreenMech Sales Director Martin Lucas on 07788 411617 or get in contact with your regional sales representative.

 

*comes with road-tow units only.

[Ty Korrigan]

Hey, its got 'flaps'...

Ty

[Ty Korrigan]

I take it this this flurry of new models is down to the new E.U homoglation regs?

I do like the new lights fixed on a flap as replacing light clusters is a regular chore for me...

Ty

[Peter]

Whats the difference between the 150 and the Quadchip then Pete? Seems there would be a fair bit of overlap between the two?

[Mark Bolam]

Tailgate design looks really smart.

[Billy]

Is everyone really that keen to save firewood at the expense of time?

[PeteB]

To answer a few questions. The differences between the Arborist 150 and the QuadChip are little in terms of performance - they both use a common engine and share common parts, they both have a 6x9 inch opening and vertical infeed to cut down on snedding thus reducing the chance of a left leg injury. But the turntable design of the QuadChip and its side by side configuration mean that it isn't quick to fabricate and assemble. To build a turntable machine which is under 750kgs and inherently strong where needed, yet incorporating large fuel tanks and hydraulic tanks does mean that costs do indeed rise.

 

The Arborist 150 incorporates many of the same features and benefits but is an "in-line" machine and through clever fabricating, thought out design and components, we have been able to produce a range of quality, efficient, quiet, usable machinery.

 

The superbly efficient SAfeTrak system has not been used on the Arbor Trak 150 to reduce costs to the end user/buyer. It is still faster across the ground, has better ground clearance, has bigger/longer tracks than other similar chippers but it retains the greater chipping capabilities of the QuadChip. So you guys are on a winner.....

 

They are at Saltex tomorrow and the APF next week....

[Johny Walker]

pete

does the 130 have twin rollers ,

[PeteB]

Yes Mr Walker it does.....The brochures are available at the GreenMech website under "products" and listed as Arborist 130, Arborist 150 and ArbTrak 150. We are currently developing a tractor mounted version but that isn't ready just yet.

[AlvinD]

Is it just me or does anyone find the chute is not wide enough and blocks easy?