Forst TR16 anyone got one??

[Hodge]

Hi all, anyone got a TR16 as I'm looking at getting a new chipper and would like the lowdown on these machines. Their website make them look awesome but are they really? Thanks for any help you can give.

 

 

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[openspaceman]

Hi all, anyone got a TR16 as I'm looking at getting a new chipper and would like the lowdown on these machines.

 

You mean the TR6? Now that the teething problems have settled down it seems to be well liked. I have only used one for 30 minutes but the lads rate it.

 

I do like the Jensen spider though, it has similar controls to the Forst, and I think it's better than the greenmech 1928s but possibly not as good as the bigger older 223?? for ground capability,

[Hodge]

Sorry. Wonder how it compares to the quadtrack? I would prefer the tilt and swivel of the quadtrack but I like the width of the forst and the build quality and 3 year warranty. What's the cost? PM if you want. Thanks

 

 

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[openspaceman]

Sorry. Wonder how it compares to the quadtrack? I would prefer the tilt and swivel of the quadtrack but I like the width of the forst and the build quality and 3 year warranty. What's the cost? PM if you want. Thanks

 

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I cannot help with costs, they belong to firms I do work with. The quadtrack wasn't liked as it didn't feed as well as the others, appeared to have a high CofG and seemed a bit flimsy for the rough and tumble of utility arb.

 

Service and back up from both firm's is excellent but getting spares for the greenmechs is a hassle.

[Hodge]

Thanks for that info.

 

 

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[Wolfie]

I had a good look round the tow Chipper and was very impressed. Unfortunately according to the brochure, it's well over the 3/4 ton weight threshold.

 

 

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[treebloke]

We have a new tracked Forst, its a pleasure to use, the lads realy like it.

[Hodge]

they look very well made and will get through a narrow access, just wondering the price?? its the 3 year warranty thats appealing also.

[kentjames]

Visited Saltex last week and saw the new tr6 on the jensen / forst stand.

 

Had the low down on the features and it certainly impresses me on specs and build quality.

 

I was looking at the road tow but may well get a price for both when the finance people ring me this week.

 

Its supposed to be top end of the 6inch market but I think the 3 yr warrenty and build quality outweigh the extra costs.

[Hodge]

Any Idea on cost?

 

 

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