Anyone ever seen one of these?

[chewbacca]

http://westslope.craigslist.org/grd/2580857605.html

Follow the link. Looks like a chip truck with an integrated chipper. The infeed chute looks like it's between the frame rails. Anyone ever use one of these? How does it fill the box with chips?

 

[Tom Dunlap]

I remember seeing one of those chip trucks many years ago at Expo. The concept is intriguing of course. If I remember correctly the unit bulged up into the bottom of the box a bit. That might preclude dropping chunks inside unless the chipper is well covered by plating.

What powers the chipper? is there a gas motor like a typical tow behind? Is there a hydraulic motor powered by a PTO driven pump? This would make a more compact chipper.

 

[TreeCo]

Most likely direct drive off of the PTO. A buddy of mine had one years ago. His was a side feed unit from the passenger side.

 

[zale]

Its an old idea that never really caught on.

 

[treeness]

Terrible, used one at the last company I was with. Would rip the brush right out of your hand before you even had a chance to react and that meant getting some of the worst slaps to the face brush has ever given me. Would never go near one again in a million years.

 

[chewbacca]

That's a whisper chipper for ya. Tow behind units are the same. Takes some gettin' used to.