What should I replace my Hakki Pilki with?

[gensetsteve]

Thinking of renewing my 9 year old 2x wood processor . should i buy another haki now they are over 8k. I have had good service on parts but am thinking of moving a bit more up market maybe a machine with out belts.

The binderberger looks a good machine but at 20-30k too much

the dalen at £12,500.00 looks possible

Bgu 370 at £7995.00 looks good value.

Anyone had experience of any other machines. Any that should be avoided ?

[Mr Ed]

Try The Taijfun 380 / 400. Extremely good machine, well worth a look. Available from Andrew Holmes machinery.

Want to sell your hakki? I am interested in something cheap

[kindlett]

I have a palax combi 600 i think its a superb machine i have the mobile version with a 13hp petrol engine to power it or p.t.o. Get in touch with caladonian forestry in scotland they will have good variety for you to choose from good luck.

[Steve Bullman]

Thinking of renewing my 9 year old 2x wood processor . should i buy another haki now they are over 8k. I have had good service on parts but am thinking of moving a bit more up market maybe a machine with out belts.

The binderberger looks a good machine but at 20-30k too much

the dalen at £12,500.00 looks possible

Bgu 370 at £7995.00 looks good value.

Anyone had experience of any other machines. Any that should be avoided ?

 

i cant believe how much these machines have gone up. the dalen was to be my next machine when i originally saw it, about 3 years ago. from memory it was just under 8k then!

[gensetsteve]

The prices went up because the pound lost value. But I think the pound has recovered by about 15% . so you can tell what I am thinking. If the pound stays weak it makes a good opportunity for someone to make in uk and export

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Thinking of renewing my 9 year old 2x wood processor

Bgu 370 at £7995.00 looks good value.

Anyone had experience of any other machines. Any that should be avoided ?

 

BGU - german stuff? Supposed to be excellent... Seems cheap for that?

[jensma]

The exchange hasnt recovered that much, i am looking at the exchange every day as i am in the euro zone and exporting into northern ireland. the pound has been gaining every day now for the past week or so and is now at about 90 pence to the euro or 1.11 euro to the pound. Defenitely an oppertunity for a UK manufacturer to export into the euro zone

[mikey10]

I have got a Hakki Pilki 1x37 easy, i think its great but them its 1st processor i have owned so others may be even better

[gensetsteve]

I am thinking bars that stop between cuts mean less wear and chain oil use. Hydraulic motors more reliable but expensive if they go wrong. Belts are crude but you can keep them on the shelf when they are only £5 ea. I think the 1x37 may be a much better machine than my 2x . Before making a decision I will try and see a newer Hakki.

[Steve Bullman]

the 2x is a great machine im sure, if all your timber is 10" diameter or below