Importing a bc100 from the states ??

[Tree cutter Stu]

Has anyone on the forum ever imported a chipper from the states is it straight forward ? i have been looking for a bc1000 in the uk and they go for silly money. I think it would be alot cheaper to get one from the states any help thanks

[tommer9]

I reckon that you should try to get one from holland, where they are assembled, as it would be cheaper on import duty, and if you can pay vat on it over there it should be cheaper again, being an EU member state.

 

You spoken to Jamie at B-Trac?

[Tree cutter Stu]

yep vermeer uk want to much imo

[Mr Ed]

The trouble with buying chippers in the states is that unless you buy one near the shipping port, the overland haulage can be extremely expensive. Then add the transatlantic shipping costs, the import duty, the lading costs, and a possible visit out there to view, and the fact that the $ is high against the £ these days... The savings can end up being marginal at best.

 

Thats not to say it cant be done, but if you can source one in europe, you'll have an easier time of it.

[nailer]

Stu, pricey no doubt, but well worth the money imo. That chipper is awesome and the back up service from vermeer uk is outstanding.

The trade-in deal I got to replace my previous 1000 has made me a customer for life. I know this doesn`t help answer your question but I thought I`d mention it.

[Mr Ed]

Correct me if I'm wrong, But dont Vermeer UK do a great Lease deal on BC1000's?

[skyhuck]

Correct me if I'm wrong, But dont Vermeer UK do a great Lease deal on BC1000's?

 

Yes, they do.

[Mr Ed]

Yes, they do.

 

got any details? I only heard it 2nd hand...

[skyhuck]

got any details? I only heard it 2nd hand...

 

I talked to them at the AA, can't remember the details, but if I recall correctly you could always have a chipper that was no more than 3 years old with full back up for around £3K per year.

[Mr Ed]

Thats a pretty good deal.