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I have a box assorted new parts for the above, pls PM me if anyone's interested

Jensen A540 one of the best I've used in a long while. Depends how deep your pockets are. Redwoods back up is first class.

Known for Injector pump fault at 90k+ resulting in diesel knocking and over run and glow plug light continuously flashes.

Here's mine, full ally body, cost £3000

That's really nice, was that price including tipping gear? Who built it for you?

Not got one of those but have a Mcauley tri axle low loader, they look very similar, give them a shout, their prices are good too.

Carlton is a good solid machine. I have a Rayco 1645 which is good

The one I used a few years back was awful, the hydraulic driven cutter wheel had no torque atall, the hydraulics as a whole were far too aggressive and had no dexterity to them and the multi tooth system is a silly idea and expensive. The colour was nice!

At that price? Why would one consider it?

 

No doubt that it does chip, but any better than something that costs considerably less but that is still "mainstream", I doubt so.

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Pete you cannot compare a Greenmech to a Schliesing. The are completely different classes of machine, which each has its place in the market. To say that they are the same but one costs more is not fair. There are vast engineering differences in quality. I know I have both, equal machines bought nearly at the same time. I'm not saying one is better or worse than the other because I understand how price makes a difference in such a competitive market place, and different levels of owners and operators require different things from their machines.

There should be a system on here where members can identify comments made by a biased source so they can make a informed choice.

First port of call, change the oil and filter making sure the oil is the correct grade. Then the pressure needs to be checked. Could be the pump or pumps if they're more than one. Or could be a solinoid if it has any. Happy to look at it if your near Sussex.

HI MATE whats wrong with the ms880 hope my new is ok if not it will go back jon:thumbup:

Hi Jon, I've been using them for about 20 years, including the 084, they tend to start to lose compression prematurely, from new they will be ok for the first two years then they start to have tickover and starting problems, ive tried the usual fixes and rebuilding, the MS660 is a far superior saw. Good luck!

Not Stihls finest hour the 088/MS880

Is there a problem with the 201T? we dont have any yet, still running the 200.

About 18k

Took delivery of the A540 a few days ago, awsome machine, would highly recomend, and ive used alot of chippers in my time. Get what you pay for.

If anyones looking to buy one, Norbar are the ones to go for

13049 - NORBAR - TORQUE WRENCH, 330, PROFESSIONAL | Farnell United Kingdom

£120 quid for one that will do nearly all chippers under 12"

Never buy cheap ones from the local market or budget supermarkets etc they are a waste of money and may cause damage or injury.

I get mine calibrated every year and for a laugh we tested one I got from the market when I was a lad, it was 30% out! Norbar allow 5% I think. Even Snapon ones are'nt that great they allow 10% and can't be adjusted or repaired.

Yep even the Heizohack @1005nm yes 1005!

Have any owner/opperators out there using said machine had any problems with the blades losing edge very easily and heavy pitting? , I had two sets both with the same problem.

Fair play, goor luck with your choice...........

Fingers crossed just ordered two

Another think that made me laugh at the APF were the young ladys at the LogSet stand who know absolutely f***all about Havesters and Forwarders. Do they really think were that shallow? Well im in!!!

Another think that made me laugh at the APF were the young ladys at the LogSet stand who know absolutely f***all about Havesters and Forwarders. Do they really think were that shallow? Well im in!!!

Are you guys aware that the caterers have to pay very high fee's to get on the show ground?

 

There is no restriction on bringing your own food and drink to the show.

That no excuse for serving dog food in a polystiryne container!

Are you guys aware that the caterers have to pay very high fee's to get on the show ground?

 

There is no restriction on bringing your own food and drink to the show.

That no excuse for serving dog food in a polystiryne container!

Unless things have changed since I owned one, the bearing cannot be greased, which is there main downfall IMO.

I remember Quickchip a few years back they and sealed for life bearing which you couldnt grease, short life then!! stupid

Unless things have changed since I owned one, the bearing cannot be greased, which is there main downfall IMO.

I remember Quickchip a few years back they and sealed for life bearing which you couldnt grease, short life then!! stupid

we had a 12 inch tunisien pto chipper out this week.. i picked up a 12 log about 7 foot long and asked me colluge if it would go through. he said yes so i stuck it through. chipper ground to a halt, flywheel jammed and it bellowed out black smock so quicky shut the tracot of... turns out my colluge forgot to turn the sidelights on the tracor on so the anti stress didnt kick in...

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