Japa 700 vs Palax combi

[matthew65]

Hi, I have the chance to buy a second hand Palax Combi (it's only a couple of years old) I'm not sure how much they want for it. I have a Jappa 700 that I bought its a 2001 model and I am looking to change processor. The cord I get is nearly always under 9 inches in diameter. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.

[kindlett]

hi i have a 1998 palax combi 600 mobile with a honda engine &pto bought it secound hand in 2005 from caladonian forestry and it is still going strong very reliable machine ,give caladonian a ring on 01764663798 they have a very good selection of machine and there customer service is superb .good luck

[matthew65]

Many thanks

[renewablejohn]

If anybody needs a log carriage for a Palax Combi I do have a spare but will need a bit of TLC to straighten

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Palax combi without a doubt

 

Get a Palax Combi, there really is no comparison.

The combi easily does 4 cube per hour, 5 or 6 if the wood is all 4-8" diameter. it can split 15" rings for the stuff that's too big to cross cut.

A blade lasts a long time, I get it sharpened after maybe 100t, costs about £15 and the TCT teeth can be replaced if you lose one.

Can't recommend it enough!

 

I've spent a while with a palax combi and recently tried a Japa 700. For me the Japa was superior in every way. I wouldn't touch the palax with a bargepole - horrible UNPRODUCTIVE machine. The Japa is just lovely, the palax a pain in the backside.

[timberluver]

I've spent a while with a palax combi and recently tried a Japa 700. For me the Japa was superior in every way. I wouldn't touch the palax with a bargepole - horrible UNPRODUCTIVE machine. The Japa is just lovely, the palax a pain in the backside.

 

Was the Palax a Combi MII or the old TSVe machine? I have used both and the old combi was a bit of a pain alright but the Palax Combi MII is a different machine entirely.

I wouldnt take the free gift of the Japa. very light weight machine, poorly put together with mickey mouse components.

There's a reason why they're cheaper....!

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Was the Palax a Combi MII or the old TSVe machine? I have used both and the old combi was a bit of a pain alright but the Palax Combi MII is a different machine entirely.

I wouldnt take the free gift of the Japa. very light weight machine, poorly put together with mickey mouse components.

There's a reason why they're cheaper....!

 

No it's the MKII and sure its a bit bloated compared with the japa but there's no way I'd say the japa is mickey mouse or poorly constructed - nope. Point is it processes timber far more slickly imo; every damn log thru the combi gets stuck, goes sideways etc. and the 4m conveyor is a headache.