Which tracked chipper to go for TW190 or Jensen 530

[GJT]

I would never have a tracked chipper if it was not Vari tracked. My 150 VTR has been through gaps in to jobs that a tow behind or non Vari track would fit. I have just ordered a TW 230 VTR and am looking forward to owning one of the most versatile choppers on the market. 2 speed tracking, 800mm wide, 230mm infeed opening etc, Etc. if you have a Vari track you will use it.

 

Thanks hodge, I'm wondering if I understand the concept of vari track fully. It allows you to access and work on uneven surfaces because you can widen the tracks increasing stability?

[Hodge]

Yes, to a point. It's not like a greenmech which you can level up the chipper on slopes but I have had mine along steep slopes and gardens with the tracks right out where if the had of been in at 700mm it could roll. I often level up the chipper with bits of timber of stones. I can take my hopper off and get it through narrow gates or passages, I find it a very versatile machine and it chips superbly for a 6" machine.

[monkeybusiness]

The narrow access afforded by certain vari-track chippers is very useful, particularly if you do a lot of domestic work.

[swinny]

My a530t is vari track and a tilt bed so on slopes you can level it up

[charles]

Have a look at our site woodchipperservices.co.uk download the brochure for the Jensen will give you all you need to know also I have a Jensen A530T with vari track 2nd hand for sale and a plant trailer if you need one.

[GJT]

Have a look at our site woodchipperservices.co.uk download the brochure for the Jensen will give you all you need to know also I have a Jensen A530T with vari track 2nd hand for sale and a plant trailer if you need one.

Thanks Charles, I think the 530 could be to small for our needs but pm me your details and I'll give you a call on monday.

[Ian C]

My a530t is vari track and a tilt bed so on slopes you can level it up

 

So is mine tilt bed is good at times.

[Johny Walker]

One of the reasons I didn't rate our A530 was the angled hopper that angled back towards you if you know what I mean, i.e. it wasn't a fold down hopper like the forst or the 150's. From people who have used both do you think this makes a difference? We did look at changing the hopper to one that folded down but traded it in before hand.

 

best way round that is track it on to a log ,burt theres less lifting with the sloping hopper , i know as you know i have 1,

[Ian C]

I think the sloping hopper is a pita aswell but other than that a good machine.

 

How much is a 6" shitslinger? ?

[s o c]

tw 190 good reliable chipper. mine has almost 3k hours ,2 sets of bearings and one hydraulic hose in 7 years