Forst vs TW230

[Charles Hey Arborist]

Anyone tried both? How do they compare?

I loved the forst, very impressed! But I've been waiting ages for a demo of the timberwolf- I would prefer to stay under 750kg if it chips as well as the forst.

 

Thanks

[treefrog]

Get a demo of the raptor also. I had one last week and was very impressed.

[hamdogg]

Not tried either, but I'm a tw man!!

[Nutz29]

Tested both and there both good machines but felt the TW performed better plus it was cheaper, lighter and I know TW and the back up they do so no brainer for me

[lyons e]

Anyone tried both? How do they compare?

 

I loved the forst, very impressed! But I've been waiting ages for a demo of the timberwolf- I would prefer to stay under 750kg if it chips as well as the forst.

 

 

 

We got demo on a forst on Thursday and going to book the timberwolf next week , I here the new timberwolf is realy good machine and there s not much between them .i guess it will come down to price

 

 

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[Tom D]

The forst is good but I'd say the TW would edge it thanks to the wider feed opening, I think the days of square openings are past and chippers like the bandits and greenmechs have shown that a letterbox opening is far better for brash. Now that TW have done the same they are probably going to clean up. That said I would't want a chipper that only weighs 750kg. I'd rather do the trailer test and get something more robust. The spun mass on my Heizo weighs more than that TW, Imagine spinning that little chipper on a spit at 750RPM and see what it could chip then......

[Ian C]

Very happy with our forst and the service from redwoods, i like tom dont buy into the 750kg thing, I have had them in the past but I would rather have a more solid machine, for the sake of doing a trailer test that isn't expensive I can't really see the point of the light weight kit.

[hamdogg]

The forst is good but I'd say the TW would edge it thanks to the wider feed opening, I think the days of square openings are past and chippers like the bandits and greenmechs have shown that a letterbox opening is far better for brash. Now that TW have done the same they are probably going to clean up. That said I would't want a chipper that only weighs 750kg. I'd rather do the trailer test and get something more robust. The spun mass on my Heizo weighs more than that TW, Imagine spinning that little chipper on a spit at 750RPM and see what it could chip then......

 

 

I agree with it being heavier chipper! Just get the licence!!

[Charles Hey Arborist]

Thanks for all the replies.

Not sure I like the look of the raptor, I'd never heard of them! But I'm willing to give anything a try. Also had a call from a mate about another 750kg machine that's worth a look.

 

I do have my C+E, difficulty comes with other people driving my kit, much easier to find a 750kg driver!

 

I can't make my mind up out of the following:

1 good all round chipper, something like a 8" road tow.

Keep my tw150 750kg chipper for the small jobs and lads to drive, and 1 big one for big jobs where I'll be there anyway. Would LOVE a bandit from global. Or something that might give different options, maybe an 8" tracked machine.

Get one of the modern 750kg chippers and wait for getting a bigger one...

 

Most of my work is small domestic stuff, and should think at least 4days a week a 750kg chipper is all I need. But when those big jobs and conifer removals come in it feels far too slow.

 

Tough decision!

 

Thanks.

[swinny]

I can JUST manage with a 6" chipper, at times i think its the truck that limits you! 18 tonner with a grab

 

I like the tracked jensen a540t would be my choice!