Euro tracked chippers.

[oceans]

Another thing to consider.
Outside of the tight access jobs that little Jo-beau will be as much use as a chocolate teapot.
The Forst/Timberwolf can substitute in for your bigger chipper and get the job done.

I can appreciate all that. It’s gone through my mind to be sure, but I’m also thinking of this as a real niche thing. I have a large scale project coming up on a remote island, mostly slopes. Lots of material 8” minus, and much of it 2” in dense clumps.

That M600 would be pretty clutch, especially for the transportation fees of barge (for the Forst) vs. being craned onto the ferry (M600) for a fraction of the price.

Plenty to think about! I do appreciate your input.

 

[Serf Life]

Anytime I click on Mick's video it shoots me to Tracked Lift's website. Grrrrr

 

[Reach]

Anytime I click on Mick's video it shoots me to Tracked Lift's website. Grrrrr

It sure is frustrating, and I find it interesting that everyone seems to be going to the same site. Almost makes me want to believe in conspiracy theories! Probably not good for Tracked Lifts though, I can't see anyone who is directed there when they don't want to be having much desire to buy one of their lifts!

 

[Mick Dempsey!]

Sorry, trying going directly to my insta Dempsey tree surgery and scrolling down.

 

[Mick Dempsey!]

Slopes you say..

 

[oceans]

Slopes you say..

Yes. I was drawn to the XR8D well before knowing about the M600. I’ve been talking to both Kenny and Chris respectively for a bit now. Hoping to see both machines at Arbor Expo and make a final choice.

 

[ATH]

I've thought that I might like one of those integrated chipper/trailer units that are not real common.

But thinking today...maybe a tongue mounted tracked chipper would be a better plan. Leave it it place to chip into the dump trailer, or bring it to a back yard to chip and leave material if the client agrees. Or..... would it work to chip into a Bagster in the back yard and then bring that to the trailer with a loader/BMG?

 

[oceans]

I've thought that I might like one of those integrated chipper/trailer units that are not real common.

But thinking today...maybe a tongue mounted tracked chipper would be a better plan. Leave it it place to chip into the dump trailer, or bring it to a back yard to chip and leave material if the client agrees. Or..... would it work to chip into a Bagster in the back yard and then bring that to the trailer with a loader/BMG?

All that could be effective. I’m thinking about having the chipper sit transverse on the front of the hooklift chip body. Put the body on the ground and fill it or bring the chipper out back…lots of options there.

 

[flyingmosstreen]

It’s not on tracks but I’ve been very impressed with what this chipper can do.

 

[RyanCafferky]

It’s not on tracks but I’ve been very impressed with what this chipper can do.

Which model is that?

 

[Mick Dempsey!]

Looks like Timberwolf 280.

 

[flushcut]

It sure is frustrating, and I find it interesting that everyone seems to be going to the same site. Almost makes me want to believe in conspiracy theories! Probably not good for Tracked Lifts though, I can't see anyone who is directed there when they don't want to be having much desire to buy one of their lifts!

Down with Tracked Lift!!! lol
Posting seems better I haven’t been redirected lately.

 

[southsoundtree]

That Salsco tracked chipper on Treebay looks interesting to me, but I'm considering a different different dump truck in place of my chip truck and f450, or improvements on my f450 and a new dump trailer.

So hard to decide. That Salsco is a rare item.

Maybe less valuable in light of other options.

 

[flyingmosstreen]

Which model is that?

Mick is correct but basically in the states it’s a 4cyl. Gasser kubota. Morbark tw280phb

 

[Mick Dempsey!]

Mick is correct but basically in the states it’s a 4cyl. Gasser kubota. Morbark tw280phb

So they’re rebadging them as Mobark?
Makes sense I guess, they bought the company.
Are they selling the 230 as well over there?
Edit, I see they are, with the B&S petrol engine.

Be interested how these chippers sell over there.

 

[flyingmosstreen]

So they’re rebadging them as Mobark?
Makes sense I guess, they bought the company.
Are they selling the 230 as well over there?
Edit, I see they are, with the B&S petrol engine.

Be interested how these chippers sell over there.

Honestly the salesman was selling it as a “homeowner” model. But I think I knew more about the machine than he did. He wanted to get me on a 12” Morbark gasser. No friggin way. This unit has no actual Morbark components.

The one thing I wish it had was a lunette ring and pintle setup. Every time I pull up to a job the hitch looks like this on the ball. Apparently it’s normal.

 

[Mick Dempsey!]

Yeah, it’s annoying when you have to tell the salesman stuff.

 

[Analog]

Yeah, it’s annoying when you have to tell the salesman stuff.

Not to derail too far but this happened yesterday with a major bucket truck manufacturer's sales rep. We bought a new truck and he came by for the walk through, which seems like their insurance maybe requires, and I had to show him how to tip the bucket to empty it and how to engage the body prop.

 

[Merle Nelson]

When I did serious shopping for a chipper I remember thinking each salesman I talked to should go out and spend a week or two chipping under various conditions. Many seemed to have never chipped a single stick and didn't realize the idiotic things that were coming out of their mouths.

 

[Analog]

When I did serious shopping for a chipper I remember thinking each salesman I talked to should go out and spend a week or two chipping under various conditions. Many seemed to have never chipped a single stick and didn't realize the idiotic things that were coming out of their mouths.

And people like that always talk to you like you're the one who's unfamiliar with the equipment. I get this every time I go into a saw shop or even Vermeer to look at climbing gear.