Best 15" Chipper

[Merle Nelson]

Not sure of a specific brand. I think cyclone might be in its name.

While waiting for a chipper I ordered one in Stainless. Mistake, too heavy to sit on top of plastic.

 

[Luzl78]

We all get so busy so $500 is well worth it. Unless you have a full time mechanic who cleans it out everyday and end of work or before each day.We know the answer to that. Clean air is most important to either gas or diesel but especially to diesel.

 

[VenasNursery]

Not sure of a specific brand. I think cyclone might be in its name.

While waiting for a chipper I ordered one in Stainless. Mistake, too heavy to sit on top of plastic.

Yes I had a Cummins with a cyclone
Now a Cat with a Donaldson

 

[Reach]

We have a Donaldson separator, and I’ve been real happy since we put it on. Cuts down filter cleaning to almost never, we just dump the prefilter bowl once or twice a week, depending on how many dead Ash we’re taking down.

 

[hseII]

15xp being delivered Tuesday. ~$1200/mo 6.2 ford, winch, 40gal tank.

Why did you go with the 15xp over the 1821?


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[Serf Life]

Why did you go with the 15xp over the 1821?


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1400lbs lighter, better financing terms, bit more familiar with Bandit but the weight was a real plus. 6.0 tows is with ease, 7.3 tows it ok but can tell it’s working. I aim to not max out my equipment, the 7.3 can definitely tow more but is taxed around 10k

 

[VenasNursery]

1400lbs lighter, better financing terms, bit more familiar with Bandit but the weight was a real plus. 6.0 tows is with ease, 7.3 tows it ok but can tell it’s working. I aim to not max out my equipment, the 7.3 can definitely tow more but is taxed around 10k

Bandit always seems to be lighter than Morbark

 

[Treetopflyer]

I came here just to add the thought that ,, and I quote the best 15 inch chipper is ...an 18inch chipper..

 

[Serf Life]

Tehehe

 

[Serf Life]

Big jump going from a 12” non autofeed. Stellar chipper and munches bundles of oak brush, but work has increased too much for it. 18” would be great for a removals only outfit or where one can’t get rid of wood easily. @Sfoppema bought a 18xp with the 6.2 ford recently.

 

[Treetopflyer]

@Serf Life We picked ours up last august.. and since I've brought the ol 12 out for a day or two while pruning. My guys were appalled at the differences lol, how much brush can be piled in the feed tray on our 18xp and it pulls right in is quite impressive.. the ol 12er still gets it dun with about 4 times the labor cost to feed it..lol

 

[Serf Life]

No doubt. One of my previous employers had a 18” morbark eeger beaver which was wicked productive but scary. Put a shorter log in and it would waap waap up and down, knock someone out cold if they fed it wrong.

 

[hseII]

@Serf Life We picked ours up last august.. and since I've brought the ol 12 out for a day or two while pruning. My guys were appalled at the differences lol, how much brush can be piled in the feed tray on our 18xp and it pulls right in is quite impressive.. the ol 12er still gets it dun with about 4 times the labor cost to feed it..lol

What are the details on your machine?


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[Treetopflyer]

2020 bandit 18xp ford 6.2l gasser, winch(hardly used since we feed predominantly with a mini ) solid "oversized" infeed tray. Spare tire mounted, cone holder, electric jack. Even got a strobe light on top for attempting to keep the kooks at bay while operating haha , you know it don't work for that, 200$ option. I like lights

 

[hseII]

2020 bandit 18xp ford 6.2l gasser, winch(hardly used since we feed predominantly with a mini ) solid "oversized" infeed tray. Spare tire mounted, cone holder, electric jack. Even got a strobe light on top for attempting to keep the kooks at bay while operating haha , you know it don't work for that, 200$ option. I like lights

Opinion so far?

Do you like the 6.2?

I’m debating on it or the Diesel: I sold my 280xp last year to finish my house & I’m about ready to get drum for removals.

I’ve been eying the 1821 but I’m open to suggestions.


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[Treetopflyer]

Opinion so far?

Do you like the 6.2?

I’m debating on it or the Diesel: I sold my 280xp last year to finish my house & I’m about ready to get drum for removals.

I’ve been eying the 1821 but I’m open to suggestions.


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The motor seems smooth running as can be, the recovery for autofeed on big gassers seems pretty fast compared to bigger diesels ive ran in past.. If it fits it chips, we ate some measured 20 inch diameter pine logs the other day . The feed rollers crushed the corky bark and make it fit. It crushes brushy tops and strong unions down pretty well, minimal relief cuts. Overall for being just under cdl its a gem in my opinion.. tows very well even with our 7.3l 1 ton pulling her .. I don't wanna make this thread about an 18 but d.m. me for more details if you want.

 

[Serf Life]

Weight? I’ve yet to hear a negative about the 6.2.

 

[Treetopflyer]

Weight? I’ve yet to hear a negative about the 6.2.

9600 i believe with lqiuds and lube lol

 

[hseII]

The motor seems smooth running as can be, the recovery for autofeed on big gassers seems pretty fast compared to bigger diesels ive ran in past.. If it fits it chips, we ate some measured 20 inch diameter pine logs the other day . The feed rollers crushed the corky bark and make it fit. It crushes brushy tops and strong unions down pretty well, minimal relief cuts. Overall for being just under cdl its a gem in my opinion.. tows very well even with our 7.3l 1 ton pulling her .. I don't wanna make this thread about an 18 but d.m. me for more details if you want. View attachment 74425

18”s are the best 15” chippers.

Thank You.


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[Merle Nelson]

Great spare tire placement Treetop. I'm going to stop carrying my spare in the truck headache rack now - three years.(Thanks for the useful derail - tire placement, engine choice, 18 vs 15 inch chipper, and just under cdl.)