Euro tracked chippers.

You're close enough to be a great starting point, thanks. Between your picture and the spec of something like 26 yards per hour capable chipping that looks like an interesting machine. And that engine was very capable on a 9 inch machine I rented one time so I'm sure it does great on a 7 inch.
 
I’m finding myself in the market for a tracked machine with slope capabilities. It’s coming down to only two options that I’m aware of:

- Jo Beau M600
- Forst XR8D

I’m balancing out the pros and cons of both. The capacity is the real difference, but maintenance may be another huge component. Having seen a side by side of the Forst and its closest rival, the Forst is a more robust design with truly easy access to all components.

I know nothing about the M600 now, but will seriously look into it. The comparatively light weight and angled infeed hopper are 2 really interesting factors for my application.
 
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Remote control for tracking!

Levered handle to open spring infeed tension apparently. I've always wondered if that would be useful on a Bandit 6 inch I have to remove the occasional jammed material. And if you can lever it one way to lift the feed wheel I would think you could lever it the other way to crush with the feed wheel. (Lift and crush), for the more frequent case of slipping on top of brush.
 
Interesting lift and lower of feed table itself. Wouldn't care to be lifting brush up to feed it at a downward angle. Could see that being very useful on the rare occasion I had to park chipper in a depression.

Not excited by the chipping action I see on that small brush. Hopefully the chipper was dull at that point and way underperformed.

 
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Merle Nelson said:
Interesting lift and lower of feed table itself. Wouldn't care to be lifting brush up to feed it at a downward angle. Could see that being very useful on the rare occasion I had to park chipper in a depression.

Not excited by the chipping action I see on that small brush. Hopefully the chipper was dull at that point and way underperformed.

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I think the angled hopper comes in handy in a number of ways. Shorter length for transport, but also could work like a hopper for mounds of short material.

The more I look at this M600 thing, the more I’m impressed. Looks super well thought out.
 
southsoundtree said:
I'm more interested to lift higher but drag less and have mulch in the right place.

Overall, I would be fine to never chip brush ever again.
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I’m with you, but I can also appreciate chips as a product for a number of reasons. Fire is definitely a better tool, but getting permission is another hurdle.
 
Yep, I've got so many customers who don't want chip mulch at the first phone call who by signing-time have figured where to stage them.

I'm chronically low on chips for my own use.

I've bought a micro-chipper for hard access sites where they want chips.
 
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Merle Nelson said:
Interesting lift and lower of feed table itself. Wouldn't care to be lifting brush up to feed it at a downward angle. Could see that being very useful on the rare occasion I had to park chipper in a depression.

Not excited by the chipping action I see on that small brush. Hopefully the chipper was dull at that point and way underperformed.

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Looks useless to me.
 
I thought you would have an informed perspective Mick.

On tree work I've always tried to hold myself to using a piece of equipment under work conditions before buying a similar unit. Since the labor or personal effort put in will always be the biggest investment in using a unit I've traveled 7 hours one way to run an Avant, researched and chipped behind multiple chippers for an extended period of time etc before committing to one brand and model.

And here, maybe not being so practical to personally run a Euro chipper getting some detailed thoughts from someone who has, and who's professional day depended on it would be invaluable.
 
Merle Nelson said:
I thought you would have an informed perspective Mick.

On tree work I've always tried to hold myself to using a piece of equipment under work conditions before buying a similar unit. Since the labor or personal effort put in will always be the biggest investment in using a unit I've traveled 7 hours one way to run an Avant, researched and chipped behind multiple chippers for an extended period of time etc before committing to one brand and model.

And here, maybe not being so practical to personally run a Euro chipper getting some detailed thoughts from someone who has, and who's professional day depended on it would be invaluable.
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It’s just not pleasing to watch, like you say blunt blades or something.

For me the Forst or Timberwolf is much more of a professional machine.
You need something that can keep up with or outstrip a groundy, crush forks and not constantly frustrate.
 
It also has to mesh with your existing kit. One thing I see is the M600 is less than half the weight of the Forst XR8D but well more than half the capacity. That’s something.

If a slightly bigger chipper saves me 20 minutes on the job but requires another 2 hours of mobilization, it’s still impractical.
 
oceans said:
)It also has to mesh with your existing kit. One thing I see is the M600 is less than half the weight of the Forst XR8D but well more than half the capacity. That’s something.

If a slightly bigger chipper saves me 20 minutes on the job but requires another 2 hours of mobilization, it’s still impractical.
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Figures about throughput don’t tell the real story (even if you believe them)
The Forst (and I’ve had the wheeled version) is in a completely different league to that jo-beau.
Here it is a good few years ago with the 44 hp engine, newer ones are 55 hp I believe.
 
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.
 
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