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So it’s just a matter of upgrading or changing the track motors?? Obviously I haven’t even look at the costs!

Cant be too hard to retrofit 2 speed tracking? Is it just an extra capacity pump?

Just to update and incase this helps anyone; the flywheel will come out without having to remove the top cover; so hats off to the engineer; going to try get bearings pressed on and off tomorrow. Def play in one of the bearings; just hope its the bearings and not the shaft.

First pic, I think I need a flat 24mm wrench! Cant get it with current one second pic, which way does this come out, engine or hopper?

Bob, your a star; thanks for that, should be able to manage that; I'll bring to a engineering shop to press off and on bearings. I think its worth being able to fix our own stuff; as its a great skill. That big nut, I have a torgue multiplier, so if I get the socket, I should manage it!! Thats a fair weapon you have there!! Thanks again, Drew

Chipper is making a right noise and have ordered new bearings, is it a big job? Ive changed bearings on stuff before so hoping this wont be any different. But would be great to get some advice and tips from anyone that has done this? Im thinking we chipped those bloody Cabbage Palms Cordyline australis way back and that did the damage as it blocked the chipper and problems started after!

Both mine do this if the blades are damaged or catching or there’s debris in the blades; have you lubed the blades as well?

I run a kioti ck3510, and its rated at 35hp; so if your aiming for 47hp, you will most likely have a bigger framed tractor. Ours runs lots of stuff, and even gets hauled into farm stuff, but I would say a very underated tractor. A lot of chippers are 45hp so your not going to be far behind. Secret is finding stuff at the right price. I bought a chinese rotovator and it went 50m and broke 6 blades. I sold it and bought a howard and still havent changed a blade, and I have been in quarries. A pto chipper if you can find one sh wouldnt be a bad buy, and some are bought and sit parked 364 days of the year.

My 190 will start to die, if I remove fuel lines, before lift pump, and blow back to the tank; it will run fine and then after 20secs to 5 mins will start dying again. Is it much of a job to remove hopper and diesel tank? I was going to clean tank and put in new fuel lines and go from there?

Lads thanks a lot for replying; this is great feedback. Sincerely, I appreciate you lot taking the time.

I have a couple of questions? Is price an issue? Chin straps are no more than 8 quid, even less, and as helmets are made by only a handful of companies; its easy add them on. Does anyone find chinstraps actually make the helmet sit better? Even if not done up tight? My own take is that the weight of the straps and friction along our ears and sides of face help reduce slippage and movement?? Does anyone find chinstraps, uncomfortable? Annoying? just too much faffing? Any other thoughts or feedback is welcome

I was thinking of opting for a TP250 or 270 in Sept but if your having this issue I dont think I will take the chance.

Getting parts here in Ireland for husky stuff is beyond a joke. I’d recommend a 540i but mine was 4 months waiting for a part in warranty.

yes I was going for a swinging rotator and grapple; down the line I might opt for a shears or something that can cut and feed.

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I’m looking into a tp 250 pto chipper; a tractor as a base suits as it’s versatile. I’m looking at a 3 ton Kubota with a grapple to feed it; but I’d a 3 ton ok? I don’t want something too big or heavy. how are others getting on with mini diggers in the 3 ton category feeding chippers etc?

My local husky and stihl dealer (Ireland) is selling the Ama and says they cannot get Aspen

How do you like the farma trailer is it the 6 ton?

Thanks lads, went into dealer today and gave him the part numbers so be interesting to see if he can get the parts.

Thanks lads this is what my dealer advised, but wasnt sure what decomp valve to use as he says there are different valves and pop at different pressures, but i would have thought a similar 55cc saw would match? Someone else told me I might get the part in the USA

Can anyone help? My saw is with my dealer they have conducted a leak test and found the hose that comes out of the lower end of crankcase to the decompression button is torn or leaking; but cannot get a new part. Blocking isnt a guarantee and run with a manual decompression button. Has anyone else been through this? Parts may be available elsewhere?

that wouldnt be impossible or too hard to do?

what is the policy with crane feeding chippers? Under health and safety legislation, what is the requirement? Can a standard chipper be used with smaller cranes or mini diggers feeding? Or do you need to use a designated crane feed chipper? Also with using say a 2.7-3 ton mini digger, grapple and rotator, is the provision of cab guarding, is it just steel bars on front window, or is Marglass or bullet proof glass required?

Fault finding is an art, if possible, I would wire in a volt meter into the harness somewhere, just to make sure you are getting 12-14v continously, all you need is an earth for a split second, but if you found that voltage drop at the time the rollers stop, you def know its electrical. I have coils and solinoids on my tree spade and generally they are trouble free, but they can corrode and cause problems, and internally too. I had some go on a fendt tractor so they are wear items. I would also mount a pressure gauge into the roller pipes, and again see what is happening in real work situations; if youy find the pressure rises, then it might be a blockage or brearing; but if it lowers then its a leak in the system. Failing all that its either trade in for new, or get a proper pro to have a look; but theres no fun in any of those options and our missus's would castrate us if they found out

I cant run leads to mine, and its a right pain taking out batteries, not that it takes long, its just a pain. I was just thinking of trying a single solar panel and trying it out. I see fold up suitcase ones but id be terrified they would only last a few goes.