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  1. The dogwalker
    I got a 2014 Greenmech Quadtrack 160 now and have started to think about replacing it. The Quadtrack "eats" 160x230mm and that or bigger is a god size for my needs. The brands considered is Greenmech, Timberwolf or Jensen. What are your experienses of newer models of tracked chippers from those brands?
  2. The dogwalker
    I got a 12v on my GM QuadTrack and use it from time to time. it’s perfect for loading the chipper on the trailer when the ramps are icy. When it comes to pulling over leaners, I would choose a hydraulic winch every day because of the speed. The 12v is too slow to make a safe pull if the tree is in the mood for negotiation.
  3. The dogwalker
    As long as you get a Kranman or Avesta vagnen, you got a premium trailer. Now you only have to decide what model and options you want/need. I ordered a T2000ex a while back that will be delivered early may. I talked to the Kranman people short before I ordered, they said that there is over 100 units on order.
  4. The dogwalker
    I had a good look at your post and notices some differences between our ramps. I have a Brian James trailer and it appears that my ramps are soft so I think they would probably be significaly weakend by all the new holes required. And after all, winching does not really bother me.
  5. The dogwalker
    We have now had a few days of snow and temperatures around -10/-15 degrees celsius. These days it would have been impossible to load (or offload) the chipper without a winch. Snowy tracks = zero traction on metal.
  6. The dogwalker
    I have the same trailer and normaly I go really slow when the point of balance is beeing passed. This makes the tipping motion really smooth. One heads up with tracked chippers and Brian James ramps is to be ready to floor it when exiting the trailer in wet or icey weather if one does not want to slide of the ramps.
  7. The dogwalker
    I got one! Looking at the Swedish market (where I’m from) Kranman is one out of two premium brands. they do have a few models and I strongly recommend to get one with frame steering due to the length of the trailers. one function that also is quiet valuable is hydraulic 4wd for driving up hills or just when heavily loaded.
  8. The dogwalker
    Sometimes a year flyes by faster than one could guess. I encounterd some problems with my chinees chipper/pencil sharpener witch made me reevaluate the urgency of buying a new chipper. I also had a moment to think about what I really was looking for in a chipper and the pros and cons with different makes and modells. Finaly I had a look at Greenmech as a brand and their models leading me to the QuadTrack 160. Its quiet far from my original question but it does have some advantages in the turntable, it’s tiltable and so on. So, today it arrived! Andy at Global Sales ltd had a fully refurbished, repainted 2014 model with a little over 800 hours on it. If I would put in words how satisfied I am with the service from Andy and hi’s crew you would think he is paying me to write it.
  9. The dogwalker
    I agree with the guys telling you to get a reverse camera. I have one thats identical to this one Backkamera, digital - Biltema.se WWW.BILTEMA.SE Backkamera, digital Attach the camera with a clip behind the license plate and wire it from the reverse light. My trailer is about 950 kg empty and I have’nt moved it by hand once yet
  10. The dogwalker
    Thanks! I´ve talked to them and will get back when it´s time to buy a chipper. There is just one small problem, Sweden is a small market so pre-owned tracked chippers is really rare.
  11. The dogwalker
    You have a really good point there. My problem is, there is no dealers within at least 2-3 hours drive so whatever spares I need, they will have to be shipped in some way.
  12. The dogwalker
    Thats defenitly interresting! I will keep it in mind
  13. The dogwalker
    About the 190, I forgot to ask when it went End Of Sales. Or ”How new will I find?” Thanks for the offer on having a look at your chipper. I’ll be in touch if I drive in your direction.
  14. The dogwalker
    So, I plan on buing a tracked chipper in about a year but I like to plan ahead so here comes some questions that I did´nt find the answers to on the forum. I´m currently looking at Timberwolf 190/230 or Jensen 540 and fairly new, maybe 2-3 years old but since I never owned a chipper of that kind before it would be nice to know for example, where do you draw the line between low hours and "problems starts here"-hours? Are there modells of the above who is prefered over other models of the same chipper? Are there any specific years that should be avoided?
  15. The dogwalker
    I got an update from the Brian James dealer yesterday and was told that a new hydraulic engine/pump was shipped from England the same day so it should appear here within a few days. This is fast enough in my book, after all Brian James England should have recieved the pictures the day before that.
  16. The dogwalker
    Sheit! I was convinced that the swedish pricing on alcohol was hard to beat ?
  17. The dogwalker
    500ml of a normal swedish lager is 1,19 pounds in store. Pub price would likely be multiplied by four or five
  18. The dogwalker
    You might think thats pricy but listen to this one. A 440ml can of Guiness cost almost 2 pounds...
  19. The dogwalker
    Well, if one is looking for a robust tipper trailer with split side hatches I don’t think there are any local options. But Sweden is a small market for that kind of trailers witch have some disadvantages, one is the number of dealers who have trailers above consumer grade in stock. At least if one does’nt live in the bigger citys. Also the prices is affected by a small market and since a few years ago also a weak currency. For example an Ifor TT3017, no options added has a price tag here saying 5082GBP VAT not included.
  20. The dogwalker
    They definitly do. A question thats gone thru my mind today and I really want to know) is: Do Brian James and Ifor Williams use the same manufacturer of hydraulics? My choise of brand was fairly easy. Two manufacturers who makes similar products in what appears to be the same quality and a reseller had a brand new 2019 trailer at a price about 2000 GBP lower than an Ifor w with similar equipment.
  21. The dogwalker
    Yes, On a brand new trailer. I´m not surprised, not because of the brand but because shit happens. Especially to man made stuff. The dealer (Who is the Swedish BJ agent) does´nt have a new engine on shelf but has promissed to put heat on Brian James to get one as fast as possible. Even if they would have had one on shelf, there would still be som down time since Brian James is a fairly rare brand in Sweden, there is only about four dealers in a country thats 2000 kilometers long country. My closest dealer is 3,5 hours away from me so parts will be shipped and replaced by someone local. I guess this also replys the question about a trailer to be used in the meantime. I´ve always said that no brand is better then how they handle warranty issues. We will know in a week or two ?
  22. The dogwalker
    I totally agree!
  23. The dogwalker
    I would say a straigth yes but since it´s not replaced yet I stick witch "it must be" The trailer is brand new, got it a week ago and it broke down when I was about to tipp the second load ever with that trailer. I see no other reason to the fault other than some kind of factory failure, Dont know if it was when mounted at the trailer facory or wherever they manufacture the electric/hyraulic system.
  24. The dogwalker
    Problem "solved" Just got a call from the mechanic at whom I left the trailer for trouble shooting this morning. There was a severe shortcut in the electric engine so there will be no more tipping until a new engine is in place. I hope the tax authorities does´nt discover that I get free excersise by shoveling chips for a few weeks now, Then I would most likely get some kind of tax increase because of free benefits... ?
  25. The dogwalker
    I will! Later today a friend with bakground in vehicle electrics will test the battery to se if all cells are working properly, If that does´nt solve it I will let a mechanic do his magic on it this wednesday. (Just because it´s monday I´ll attach a pic where my chief mechanic is having a look) ?

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