Tracked chipper

[Stefan Palokangas]

thinking of buying a tracked chipper,

But before I go out there and buy one I thought I better

See what brands you guys would recommend, 8 inch size or even smaller

I would use most as fire logs so no need chipping any big

 

I have seen a sharp increase in work load and there is a market

For good tracked chippers.

[Stefan Palokangas]

I seen a timber wolf able to manage slopes. Tracked goes out two meters, any of you folks own one of these? 7,5 inch

[treequip]

I seen a timber wolf able to manage slopes.

 

Unless its wet and muddy, then you will wish it had a winch

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Which is more important for you? The chipping power and productivity OR the tracking ability?

[Daythe trees]

I take delivery of a tr6 tomorrow from the nice people of forst, I like you needed something to take on an increased workload and decided on this because of it's reputed strength. When I compared the competitors in the six inch'ish bracket the extra weight of this machine stood out, I like stuff built strong! But I'd already decided that I wanted a six inch machine as I keep everything bigger than that on my own jobs as fire wood and most of the contract work I have seen specify 120mm and smaller to be chipped everything larger to be stacked on site or dropped at a specific yard. I will let you know how me and the machine get on.

 

Have to say the people at forst are a pleasure to deal with.

[SteveA]

I take delivery of a tr6 tomorrow from the nice people of forst, I like you needed something to take on an increased workload and decided on this because of it's reputed strength. When I compared the competitors in the six inch'ish bracket the extra weight of this machine stood out, I like stuff built strong! But I'd already decided that I wanted a six inch machine as I keep everything bigger than that on my own jobs as fire wood and most of the contract work I have seen specify 120mm and smaller to be chipped everything larger to be stacked on site or dropped at a specific yard. I will let you know how me and the machine get on.

 

Have to say the people at forst are a pleasure to deal with.

 

Been using a Forst TR6 (not mine) for a few months now.... I think it's brilliant.

Very strong chassis so is very useful for tugging trees. The tracks go in and out which is useful for narrow tracks and in the wide position you've got the extra stability.

Munches 6" sticks all day long with no problems.

I also like the large STOP START buttons on both sides of the hopper.

cheers, steve

 

p.s.... actually, the whole thing seems like it's built to last. Way stronger (and less rattle) than the Jensen we've been using.

[monkeybusiness]

Redwood are selling a Greenmech 1928 Safetrak on eBay at the moment - it looks good condition/value for the price IMO.

[Stefan Palokangas]

Thanks for the replies

 

The most important is agility, anything bigger then 5 inch would

Be used as fire logs.

 

Need something within a month or so.

[Johny Walker]

Thanks for the replies

 

The most important is agility, anything bigger then 5 inch would

Be used as fire logs.

 

Need something within a month or so.

 

tw230,varitrac, gobbles brash ,& does it quicker than most off its competitors ,

[Mick Dempsey]

Thanks for the replies

 

The most important is agility, anything bigger then 5 inch would

Be used as fire logs.

 

Need something within a month or so.

 

Chip everything you can, stuff all that keeping it for logs. Mugs game (not logs specifically but mucking about trying to save stuff from the jaws for a few quids worth of wood)