leedeerman

their torque wrenches are not that great, they come close to failing a calibration test even when new, a good pass should be + or - 2%, snap will be close to 5, and those from the market are about 15%! The ones to get are Norbar, they can be repaired and easily adjustable.

Totally agree if it's done properly, but sadly rarely the case. I think really homemade chassis and running gear are more scary then the chipper mods. Considering what we have to comply with MOTs.

Because generally and there are exceptions of good Fabricators doing mods, but most of the time people have no idea about what they are doing, you can't just throw together a towing chassis and stick a car petrol (it looks like diesel by the pics bty) engine and gear box and hope for the best. That's how accidents start, some of the worst are home made log splitters. I'm sure they have the best intentions, it's all fine and dandy till someone gets hurt.

I expect I'll get flamed for this but I think this sort of thing should be illegal, I'd hate to hear if someone got hurt.

Swear by Snap On and Facom myself, but I started on Halfords which was really good, the only problem is most sockets are 12 point which when the going gets tough don't grip. Good to start with tho.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=261898221673. I can't see the Germans approving of this mash up!

I've got a problem with my Rayco RG20, the cutter wheel creeps round when the engine is running and cutter wheel not engaged? Any ideas anyone what this might be? I have replaced the clutch and done the deglazing routine. Thanks.

Mine did it so bad that it pushed the belt cover into the belts. I can't understand why the tanks are so big?? Especially on a machine where weight is crucial, smaller tanks could mean making the machine stronger, which is needed. They even have a hydraulic oil cooler on them, both tanks could be halved easily.

Don't be tempted to fit RHP or similar, they won't last, but will be a lot cheaper, I expect they will be a Browning or Rexnord, they'll still be expensive where ever you go. Better to fit the good ones. As for the specs better to get the old ones off and measured, there will be variations. Being Vermeer they'll be imperial.

If it's carries a person 6 monthly inspection, if it carries a load 12 monthly inspection. Including any type of lifting equipment, tractor loaders, tractor cranes and grabs.

So by reading all this thread it would seem that Redwood are no longer dealing directly with Jensen, which is a real shame as I like Redwood and the guys there a lot and Jensen is a good product, as has been said previously it's hardly surprising though if there're pushing their own Forst over the Jensen, if I were Jensen I'd not be happy with that. From what I hear and read there are some problems with Forst machines, I hope they take these as constructive criticism and iron them out and not as cheap digs, also from what I've seen on the machines there are some very good points to them, but there are corners cut to save money without thinking owners point of view - meaning less down time. Like I said I like Redwood a lot and have found them great to deal with and I reckon with some tweaking the Forst is a great machine waiting to get out. Let's hope they get it sorted. Let's also not forget it's only been about for a very short amount of time, some have been about for donkey's and still can't get it right!!

Buy a Schliesing

Good tip, thank you.

Both my A540di and 750 contractor have had top roller beating failure around 300hrs in, a poor engineering design IMO, the bearing is too small for the load, and the roller is only supported at one end, which is obvious is not sufficient, I do get cross when there is a obvious design fault and the manufacturer does nothing to address on future machines. To boot changing the bearing is a time consuming job. That point aside they are very good machines.

I have two for sale one 36" ferris and a 48"ferris, but I'm based in West Sussex.

540Di is a bloody good machine, wish wish they would upgrade the top roller bearing set up on this and the 530's

That's cleared that up then! Lol, seriously though I've been reassured that all is well, so I was wrong.

Really like the look of this machine, looks like an even better version of the 750 contractor, which is a half decent machine IMO

I did wonder that, but I have heard it a few times from other sources.

Does anyone know the status quo on the weather the touch button feed control system fitted to some Jensen chippers are complying with current regulations? I hear from another machine supplier this week that there is a grey cloud over them from their configuration and operation. Also I see they are fitted to Forst too. I may be wrong on all counts hear, any info would be appreciated as I have two Jensens with them.

When considering capacity against cost, build simplicty, engeneering quality, ease of maintenance and repair, productivity and residual value. You will not beat Heizohack, no other manufacture will be able to tick all those boxes like a Heizo can. I'm no way affiliated with them. But know my onions.

All parts are available from your stihl dealer. However the upper pinion is a real bitch to change. I done it once and another gear went a week later. Take my advice don't bother just buy a new complete gearbox.

Excellent. I'll check that out, Thanks.

A 235MX I expect, there's a turntable version on its way I hear too.

Is there a noticeable difference in performance?