Wood Chipper

[Timmy59]

Looking for a bargain priced chipper so that I can chip any "limbs" or branches and create our own compost.. The puppy we picked up for this just isn't performing up to our expectations.. Thank you..

 

[CHenry]

well puppies like to chew but what were you expecting LOL

 

[Profreedomokie]

I have a friend that used to run a tool rental business. He told me don't waste your money on the ones sold at Sears, Lowes, and Home Depot etc.,etc..

 

[Personofinterest]

Profreedomokie is spot on. Bargain and chippers do not belong in the same sentence. If you’re looking for a cheaper way to go and you have the room may I suggest you store your limbs and rent a commercial grade chipper when your pile has gotten to the point it has to go into mulch. A 5 inch chipper will not handle a 5 inch diameter hardwood limb. Go larger. A disk chipper will give a more consistent size chip than a drum style machine. If you want to own instead of rent look in an area that has lots of trees. Better chance to find one.

 

[08H3]

I have a barley used troy built that needs a coil thanks to one of my moms puppies...

 

[dennishoddy]

I have a friend that used to run a tool rental business. He told me don't waste your money on the ones sold at Sears, Lowes, and Home Depot etc.,etc..

Buddy we know bought a craftsman a few years back. I've had to weld that thing back up more than once after it shook itself apart.

 

[Timmy59]

Well it wasn't long after I posted this and 1 of our fine members sent me a pm saying he had 1.. An OLDER 20+ yo craftsman.. 8 hp briggs for what I'd consider a fair price so long as it lives a while longer.. It took me a few weekends to meet up with him, my doing.. The 3rd Paul that I've met off the board , damn we have a lot of Pauls here.. Anyway now to chip up some branches and see if this is going to be a worthwhile endeavor.. Thanks bro..

 

[Dumpstick]

Paul.

Like the Saint.....

 

[Personofinterest]

Well it wasn't long after I posted this and 1 of our fine members sent me a pm saying he had 1.. An OLDER 20+ yo craftsman.. 8 hp briggs for what I'd consider a fair price so long as it lives a while longer.. It took me a few weekends to meet up with him, my doing.. The 3rd Paul that I've met off the board , damn we have a lot of Pauls here.. Anyway now to chip up some branches and see if this is going to be a worthwhile endeavor.. Thanks bro..

Keep us posted. Curious

 

[Shoot Summ]

Well it wasn't long after I posted this and 1 of our fine members sent me a pm saying he had 1.. An OLDER 20+ yo craftsman.. 8 hp briggs for what I'd consider a fair price so long as it lives a while longer.. It took me a few weekends to meet up with him, my doing.. The 3rd Paul that I've met off the board , damn we have a lot of Pauls here.. Anyway now to chip up some branches and see if this is going to be a worthwhile endeavor.. Thanks bro..

I've probably got the same machine.

It's not going to do big branches, the chute to the side does 1-2" at best, and it is a pain to do them, have to jam them in there.

The shredder part is a PITA as well, the "strainer" on the outboard side easily clogs and is a PITA to get out and in. The bottom drop means stuff piles up underneath it and has to be moved away frequently.

I got a great deal on mine, and have used it a lot, for what I spent it is OK, but I wouldn't buy the same one again.