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  1. California Tree Equipment

    Vermeer 650 POS

    You know, I worked on an 08 BC600 that had spun its bearings on the shaft because whoever put the thing together didn't torque the bearing collar plug bolts properly. Waisted a perfectly good shaft. I'm thinking Vermeer must have a couple knuckle heads working for them who don't know how to...
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    New Stumper

    Go with the classic: http://www.californiatreeequipment.com/photos/stump_grinder/04-carlton-1.html
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    Bandit Model 100

    That's a pretty old model. The 100 became the 150, both are very similar to the 200. I think the main difference is the width of the frame and the feed rate. The 100/150 should be slower. They are 12" capacity, same as the 200's but getting a 12" log in there without a lift cylinder is a...
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    Terex chippers

    I believe so.
  5. California Tree Equipment

    stump grinder

    I have this supper clean, low hours Carlton available. http://www.californiatreeequipment.com/photos/stump_grinder/04-carlton-1.html
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    Terex chippers

    Oh, and I sell newer machines as well. They just give me more trouble then the older ones, as anyone with a new machine will tell you.
  7. California Tree Equipment

    Terex chippers

    As far as I know, I have never sold a chipper to anyone on these sites. My advise comes from experience, is serious and honest. The problems I have had with ECM's have been very frustrating and expensive. So don't take my advise jp. Go right ahead and believe that new, EPA forced, unproven...
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    Terex chippers

    I'll keep saying this till I'm red in the face. The older chippers are better then newer chippers. All the electronics on newer models just provide more places for them to break down and makes them harder to fix. I had never meet an engine I couldn't start until I bought my first tier 3...
  10. California Tree Equipment

    Terex chippers

    What did you pay for the 730 and with what engine?
  11. California Tree Equipment

    stump grinder

    They are pretty nice machines. They are quite powerful thanks to the differential drive but its that drive that can be problematic. When they go out they can be quite costly to fix but I think all machines of that size are direct drive now so one doesn't have much choice.
  12. California Tree Equipment

    Hello, new to this site.

    The only 18" disc I know of is the Bandit 280. Big heavy thing with a real large disc. Problem with going bigger then 14" on a disc is the stress of the larger disc, the high enter of gravity and the vibration level on such a big disc. The 280 was never very popular. Once you'r over 14" a...
  13. California Tree Equipment

    Hello, new to this site.

    The 245 has a 14" capacity. The Bandit 1890 is a 18" machine. Also the Bandit 200 is considered a small 12", smaller feed rollers and generally no lift cylinder. The Bandit 250 is considerably larger although still considered a 12". Larger feed rollers, thicker blades, lift cylinder and more...
  14. California Tree Equipment

    Best startup ( ..$$) truck/trailer/chipper combo for weekend warriors ?

    Find yourself an older F450 with a 10' dump bed and just slash into it for a little while. Should cost you about $3000 or so unless you need a 4x4 and diesel then you'll be spending more. Slash in it for a while, provided you dump fees are low, until you build some business. Then pick up a...
  15. California Tree Equipment

    Woodchuck WC-17

    Your money will go a lot further on a drum chipper (chuck&duck). If your only working it every other weekend, you might be impressed by how efficient they are.
  16. California Tree Equipment

    Woodchuck WC-17

    WC17 is ok. They sold a lot of them to Davies back in 95, came with a Perkins. Heavy machine with lots of steal in them and the tanks set low, within the frame. For your budget its a good choice but any good running 12" diesel for $6,000 will be a good choice. In other words, at that...
  17. California Tree Equipment

    Hello, new to this site.

    Well I have the one now but might not have it a few months. I also just picked up a couple 09 Woodsman 730's with real low hours. 13" capacity and it only weights 5,200 lbs unlike the 254 which weighs over 7,000 lbs.
  18. California Tree Equipment

    Hello, new to this site.

    Hi guys: Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Matt Bauer, owner and sole operator of California Tree Equipment, Inc. I specialize in used chippers and stump grinders and have 30 years worth of knowledge and experience, using and servicing tree equipment. And I like to share what I know. I'll...
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    Buying a brand new chipper or older/used?

    The thing about new chippers is they come with tier 3 or tier 4 engines. These have ECM's (electronic control modules) which are very sensitive to vibration and the elements. These are not well developed systems. Tier 3 and 4 standards were pushed through before the bugs were worked out on...
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