ACUF

Yes, I realized it is for biofuel, due to the size of chip and it says that in the owners manual. I hadn't heard it was a problem for sappy conifers, but a good word of warning, thank you! I should make sure and add that I can offer wood biofuel to my customers too! How did it perform with foliage on the limbs? I wouldn't be using it in high volume conditions. Thank you, ACUF

I don't have a rear linkage to measure from, and would appreciate the measurements on the lift. I am specifically looking for the height between the bottom and top link, and any relevant adjustment holes for different heights, etc.. I plan on marking the chipper well with flags and conspicuity tape / etc. Thank you, ACUF

Yes, that makes sense. Keeping it simple for now is my best bet. I will keep you posted on my progress. One question I had was the rough height of the top link mounting from the bottom link mounting. Since I'm building the front lift I need to get some rough specifications. I realize The front lift works like a parallelogram, and the sides must match up to maintain the lift through the raising and lowering. ACUF

I was considering blowing the chips over the cab into a bin for the future design. I will have to see what kind off power I am dealing with first. I recall the blowers being used in conjunction with the chipper to get the height that some of the set ups need to blow up over the cabins. ACUF

My method of removing my debris has been utilizing the cities recycling program for brush (bundled), and larger diameter bucked for firewood, which I have given freely to the public. When I'm finished getting this together, the brush will be chipped into a container of the owners, or into a compost pile, etc. If they don't want the chips left on site, I will process them into 30gal leaf bags, and placed for city recycling. I was considering a type of bin system, to allow for the self containing of the chips. I thought I could design something that would allow me to blow them over the cab, into a binning system that would be able to tip two ways, etc. This is way down the line, and will be a very involved design, considering the lift being there.. ACUF

Thank you all for the good encouraging words. Yeah, I can't believe the simplicity of operations, even with such a protrusion. At this stage I plan to chip into compost containers, or onto the ground. I will explain this in more detail once I have everything in place. I found that one of the feed wheels / hyd motors is not functioning properly, so another thing to fix.. otherwise, this same day I went and pressure washed the unit and chipper and it looks even better.. now to have it in service!! Cheers! ACUF

The beginning stages of chipper mounting. I have been maneuvering around, and cannot believe the high functionality the mog maintains, even the the protruding chipper. My counterweight does a great job of counterbalancing the weights as well. Still working on the reverser mount for the front.. Luckily, things are slow, and steady with my activities, and have the time. Thanks for looking. ACUF

-Who cares how old it is "mah negro".. I hadn't seen it. ACUF

Hi, What price would you like to get for the package? PM me if you wish. ACUF

Cool, I just configured and I wondered if it only works based on the time you set it up, and doesn't acquire historical figures? Can't tell yet.. Thanks for the post! ACUF

Very good work, maintaining the architectural appeal, and not using heading cuts or topping. Looks like a proper canopy thinning in most of them, allowing better light penetration and air flow. Would be nice to see pics of the next few growing seasons to see what longer term effects are as well! Two thumbs up! ACUF

I hear you. Since my studies in ethnobotany / ethnopharmacology are still underway, I get alot of rewards spending my working life in urban forest management. Helps that I'm nestled right in the area of my college too, so I will see where it takes me, as I continually refine my skills. Anthropological studies such as ethnobotany and ethnopharmacology aren't high paying professions either, so I don't plan on being rich, nor do I have a desire for excess. I look forward to visiting some of the little disturbed tribes and learn about their shamanistic and their plant related practices. ACUF

Man, Thats about the scale of work I do currently. That's what makes a U900 seem such a good fit. All in the city and suburbs. All within about a 50 mile radius. I am still a one man outfit, and if the smaller diameter brush isn't composted on site, or gone to an eroding hillside, or river bank (palmater method), then I bundle it 2'x4' for the weekly city yard debris collection. I know this ahead of the project of course and plan accordingly, so as to time it with the collection day, usually on a Thursday in and around my main locality. Larger diameter material is processed for fire wood fuel, and left in a pile on site, usually by the road for the lucky locals taking, with the owners approval, (or they keep it themselves, first of course.) For larger scale projects that generate more bulk of debris, then I have a list of eager customers and friends that will drive to the site and collect it, usually with my assistance in loading. I have the Unimog to handle the chipping of these smaller debris as its much less than making these tidy bundles. I hope to just use a container to chip into off the front, thats why I have this extension off the front lift. I wouldn't produce enough to fill the back of a tipper bin, not the space with the lift. So, it may be suitable, time will tell I guess. Up until now it has been a zen practice. No impact to the site whatsoever, all climbing, usually my handsaws or extension saws, with little use of the chainsaws, to reduce potential noise pollution, and I love when the customer comes out and doesn't even know I was there... Even when I'm there!! up in the tree or on the ground, etc.. I wish you well in going smaller. The majority of the works here are this scale, and the Unimog is really the obvious choice. It can be here, in this envirionment, what it was meant to be... a tiny implement carrier.. a swiss army knife that doesn't ride in my pocket, but i ride in it, along with my gear. I can even get into some of our managed urban forests and parks with such a tiny footprint and help manage our invasive Honey suckle, trail maintenance, and hazard tree mitigation. I don't take large dynamic projects that require more men, equipment, unless the tree can be felled, or pieced out with less rigging. Otherwise, I just don't take unnecessary risks. ACUF

In looking at ag tires, I always wondered why they werent oriented this way to begin with, both front and rear, because since the forward rotation of these type tires mounted backwards would seem to have more grip potential, sorta like a paddle tire. And they look like they would push mud through more effectively with them mounted backwards on both axle. *And, If I could have found a schiesling chipper stateside I would have seriously considered it, of course. I've only spent 1/4th the cost of one in getting my Farmi/Valby. I have good consults to help with the layout, but less time to do it, if anything. -Why not just save it for your next, new U900 machine?! ACUF

Thanks again, Yeah, Alex Price couldn't stress it enough, the alignment, etc. Thats why I haven't tried to get something put together more quickly, etc. But your design looks really useful and the lift is cool too. ACUF

Right!! I forgot. ..well, i'm not so thankful now,, hahaha But it was cool to get around today and see the pictures I requested had been posted. we will be trying to come up with a design today in the rain/snow!! ACUF

Thank you David, I can't believe its only mounted by two bolts? I have been over thinking my design!! I dont have threaded holes on the sides like that on mine... only around the perimeter of the input and output shafts, so I will keep the thread informed of a design... Whats a good way to assure proper alignment of the fitment? Eyeballing it will only get me temporary service, until the rotational forces ruin a seal or two or worse... This is my major concern. Really appreciate you going out there on a rainy day mate! ACUF

Thats alot o mogs man. I await some shots of the reverser mounting, when your able. I meet with my fab guy tomorrow, 12/19, so it could help us make some designs, etc Thank you, ACUF

Theres your new U900 SWB. Throw the chipper out front, w/ the over the cab chute to a rear tipper. Does that have at least the front pto? what year? and options? and is it factory? Are there any other pics? COOL ACUF

Not to get too off topic, but 6X4 mog? A picture please? ACUF

This is helpful. Thanks. The mounting of the reverser is very specific. How did you make sure the alignment was spot on? I am worried about a slight misalignment, and causing future problems. What are the catergory 2 specs? I believe my CH140HF is set for both cat 1 & 2 configurations. But, in terms of making the top links mounting bracket off the Schmidt lift, I need to decide the best placement, etc. Any more pics of U900 and reversers would be helpful. Thank you!! ACUF

I make sure there is no confusion about the terms. I have had some experiences where the customer asks for a few days, and I always agree, but the norm is to finish, get the thumbs up from the customer, and pick up the check before I leave the site. Another thing i always do is get before and after pictures, to show them that I mean business. This may be a signal to the customer that they should pay, because I ALWAYS leave the site looking better than it was before I started the project. People love to see a tidy and professional job well done. ACUF

David, Can you post some pictures of how you mounted your reverser? I am stuck on this part of the process. Any specific details would be great as well. That looks like a nice design. Also, how far from the front axle are your lift tabs/implements? Thanks, ACUF

Ok, I figured as i was posting the question, that I could simply measure the distance on the chipper, and that would be the distance b/w the top and bottom links on the implement lift. (it didn't have a top link bracket as of yet, so I had to measure a place to install it) Thank you, ACUF

I write my specifications to reflect works to be completed, with the cost for the works, as a whole. I take nothing up front, and the specifications that were given were the invoice and reciept for the customer, and once finished to the specified extent, I get a check always while saying good day and while they are praising the excellent results. I conduct the initial proposal process online, over email, and all of the specifications are logged and sent thusly, so no paper use at all!! Very streamlined way to operate in my opinion. ACUF