Chippers -- what modifications

[ACUF]

Heavier fly wheels can never hurt. PTO driven chippers could have a hand operated jack stand system that could be retracted right up under the unit when not in use.. then, when ready, just operate the jack and raise the chipper into place, and align your machine, and attach. This will be useful wherever the chipper is placed. This is specifically for people who don't have adequate 3 point lift hitches, etc. -but perhaps a good option for consideration.

[Liston]

I thought it would be nice to have a thread that, instead of slagging off certain chippers for what they can and can't do, would list the modifications that could be done to improve the chipper you have.

 

I'm sure there will be chipper retailers, manufacturers that may look in and find some of the feedback usefull.

 

In other words, name the chipper you have and list the modifications you would like to see to make it a better chipper in your veiw.

 

For example, mines a Bandit 65XL, it's a very good chipper, but what would make it better is if the feed rollers had an auto backoff when the stress control kicked in so the the timber wasn't held against the flywheel while the engine revs built back up. Maybe also a turbo fitted

 

Also, stronger springs on the top feed roller and a faster acting stress control similar to the timberwolfs.

 

I would also like to see an extended spout

 

Hey Dean

 

Call us as we can fit all those bits you would like to see on your Bandit even the auto reverse feed (standard on the Carlton:001_tongue:)

 

Our workshops can price for the mods for you.

[Yorkshireman]

pimp ma chippa

[Dean Lofthouse]

Hey Dean

 

Call us as we can fit all those bits you would like to see on your Bandit even the auto reverse feed (standard on the Carlton:001_tongue:)

 

Our workshops can price for the mods for you.

 

It's not whether or not they can be fitted that's the issue, it's at what cost

 

They should come as Standard ( are you listening Mr Bandit? )

[Mark Bolam]

The star head bolts on my TW take ages to de-gunk with a dentists pick before a blade change. This is by far the longest part of the operation.

 

Any ideas?

 

Also the ability to detect any hardwood greater than 4" diameter and spit it out a side chute cut to 10" lengths, split, seasoned and bagged up would be nice.

 

Over to you Ed!

[Mesterh]

The star head bolts on my TW take ages to de-gunk with a dentists pick before a blade change. This is by far the longest part of the operation.

 

Any ideas?

 

Dunno if it will make any difference but trying spraying some teflon (GT 85 I think)based lubricant into the bolt heads after youve cleaned them, might help to prevent some crap sticking in there.

[Jonny69]

http://http://www.banditchippers.com/index.php?option=com_models&task=view&itemId=15&lineId=29&modelId=44

 

One of these made to comply with UK towing regs. I have thought about how to put one together but it always comes up very expensive.

 

Anybody got one similar?

[Peter]

http://www.banditchippers.com/index.php?option=com_models&task=view&itemId=15&lineId=29&modelId=44

 

 

Fixed your link

 

There is something similar, but with a smaller chipper, available in europe. Sure there are some pictures around somewhere.

[Dean Lofthouse]

Fixed your link

 

 

and here's a pic

[nailer]

I`d be made up if Vermeer could fix a log loader / grab to a 1000xl, like they did on the 2000xl

http://www.vermeeruk.co.uk/downloads/Brush%20Chipper%20BC2000XL.pdf

 

Mainly so it wouldn`t cost 70K. And my truck could move forwards when towing it.