Green Mech Arb 150 v's Forst ST6

[unimog 72]

So folks, many have said the forst wins in so many ways, but no one has said in what ways - anyone care to share?

 

in build quality greenmech are ok but to mutch plastic just not as well built harder to service and those disc blades are a joke go for forst more local dealer better more productive tool

[PeteB]

in build quality greenmech are ok but to mutch plastic just not as well built harder to service and those disc blades are a joke go for forst more local dealer better more productive tool

 

Your comments are a bit harsh, further qualification would be appreciated by us all!

 

Please explain why the are plasticky and from what experience do you believe the disc blades are a joke!?!

 

in Will's case, Greenmech have appointed Hunts to look after the Isle of Wight, you could not get closer than that!

[Ian C]

It is a bit harsh imo there built to a weight so some parts will be better than others, I found the disk blades v good and took slot of hammer.

 

Its most of the dealers who are no more than turf dealers who flog chippers on the side that lets them dowm.

 

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[Will C]

Its arrived!

[Ian C]

theres nothing wrong with alloy spikes either.

 

What has?

 

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[jack88]

Its arrived!

 

What's it like mate? You had any problems yet? Or you still team forst?

[Will C]

What's it like mate? You had any problems yet? Or you still team forst?

 

Absolutely 100%. No regrets here! Going to take some getting used to just how good it is!

 

Managed to spray chip over the truck and into customers flower bed

 

Really nice to use, the only thing that lets it down against the Green Mech is the noise, however, it is no noiser than any other brands apart from the Green one.

 

Team Forst all the way here and the Customer Service is Spot On! Not once did they comment on us being on an Island and it being a pain like most companies do, and very happy and confident it will be as good as having a dealer here - a little trip round the factory proved that!

 

It was one of the Groundy's first day with it today - he was made up with it! Felt proper spoilt! And was very happy with our choice!

 

It did get difficult to make the choice in the end, much harder than we thought it would! And as IC Trees said - they both have good and bad points

 

If you have any specific questions/worries etc ask away - more than happy to help if we can!

 

And as to people saying how quick they are - we had to turn the feed rollers down so we didn't get done on the job to quick!

 

Have you had them on demo yet? (Apologies if you have said - not had time to look through properly for a few days)

[Will C]

Just re read the thread Jack and seen your posts - sounds like you are in exactly the same boat as we were - we wanted to invest once and properly and not end up with regrets. We too thought how much stronger built the Forst looked compared to the Greenmech.

 

We have just come from a 99 Entec so anything was going to be better

 

With regards to viney stuff etc - the Forst just seems to eat whatever is thrown at it and regurgitate it back out as small stuff!

 

The Greenmech did struggle on bits, we have proven the Forst won't and will do it with ease. Both have had 6" Holme Oak put through them - the Forst munched it and the Greenmech stalled.