I am with these guys on the small chipper and dump trailer. I even have a smaller trailer that I put a load handler on to unload chips. I can pull it all with a half ton v6 pick up no problems. I run the vermeer 625 that I picked up for $1700. It keeps my overhead low and I can use the trailers for other stuff. Plus it's not another engine to maintain. I have even done removals with this set up as in our area there is a large number of guys who will take wood. It doesn't even have to be cut into firewood. They are guys I've delt with and have known and they will be there that day or within a day or two if it's okay with the homeowner.
small chipper & dump trailer?
- Thread starter macrocarpa
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TC
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Grover,
Do you need commercial vehicle registration for your set up?
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No, thankfully.
Grover,
Do you need commercial vehicle registration for your set up?
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No, thankfully.
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- Rocky Mount, NC
Grover,
I have a 6 x 12 sure trac (similar to a bri mar or cam superline) with a 6,500 lb payload capacity and I will quickly 100% agree with you. I can turn it into a chip box in less than 5 minutes and it goes to all take downs. Prune jobs (especially the small ones) get the load handler. Based on OP's budget, you can't beat that set up.
A friend of mine that I hunt with owns a mulch plant and lets me dump for free ... one of his loader operators spent 15 years with Asplundh... laughs his arse off everytime he sees me pull up with my loadhandler... like PUClimber said, overhead ..... there's less of it. I've been shopping for a dump truck but the best I've found on insurance is $1,600 per year and with world demand on diesel getting worse and worse; factor in the emissions BS ... Starting to question if diesel is the way to go... I'm going to take a wait and see attitude and hang out with what I got.
We both need extensions for our discharge chutes... I bet I spend 15 minutes on every job cleaning that mess up.
I have a 6 x 12 sure trac (similar to a bri mar or cam superline) with a 6,500 lb payload capacity and I will quickly 100% agree with you. I can turn it into a chip box in less than 5 minutes and it goes to all take downs. Prune jobs (especially the small ones) get the load handler. Based on OP's budget, you can't beat that set up.
A friend of mine that I hunt with owns a mulch plant and lets me dump for free ... one of his loader operators spent 15 years with Asplundh... laughs his arse off everytime he sees me pull up with my loadhandler... like PUClimber said, overhead ..... there's less of it. I've been shopping for a dump truck but the best I've found on insurance is $1,600 per year and with world demand on diesel getting worse and worse; factor in the emissions BS ... Starting to question if diesel is the way to go... I'm going to take a wait and see attitude and hang out with what I got.
We both need extensions for our discharge chutes... I bet I spend 15 minutes on every job cleaning that mess up.
Ok dudes both dutch and grov have cool set ups IMHO and I am headed that way as a small 3 man crew. However I want a hydraulic dump box and small chipper setup ( guess I will need another vehicle like a suzuki samurai island style for the chipper ) . I am realistic and with the cost of living high in my island paradise I think this is going to work supremo for me. Can't set up like your pick up dutch as my pickup tray is for my gear and saws, not only that but the tray is too small pic incl. Little isuzu dmax diesel 3.0 litre in background plus me and my boy, also included is a massive concrete tree ( casaurina which I do a lot of on this island ) wood like steel a real chain killa. I like this thread as it motivates me to get this stuff happening.
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Ok dudes both dutch and grov have cool set ups IMHO and I am headed that way as a small 3 man crew. However I want a hydraulic dump box and small chipper setup ( guess I will need another vehicle like a suzuki samurai island style for the chipper ) . I am realistic and with the cost of living high in my island paradise I think this is going to work supremo for me. Can't set up like your pick up dutch as my pickup tray is for my gear and saws, not only that but the tray is too small pic incl. Little isuzu dmax diesel 3.0 litre in background plus me and my boy, also included is a massive concrete tree ( casaurina which I do a lot of on this island ) wood like steel a real chain killa. I like this thread as it motivates me to get this stuff happening.
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a small truck like the Nissan cabstar, Isuzu N series or Mitsu Canter would work if street space/road/driveway width is limited
good luck with your search
Ok dudes both dutch and grov have cool set ups IMHO and I am headed that way as a small 3 man crew. However I want a hydraulic dump box and small chipper setup ( guess I will need another vehicle like a suzuki samurai island style for the chipper ) . I am realistic and with the cost of living high in my island paradise I think this is going to work supremo for me. Can't set up like your pick up dutch as my pickup tray is for my gear and saws, not only that but the tray is too small pic incl. Little isuzu dmax diesel 3.0 litre in background plus me and my boy, also included is a massive concrete tree ( casaurina which I do a lot of on this island ) wood like steel a real chain killa. I like this thread as it motivates me to get this stuff happening.
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a small truck like the Nissan cabstar, Isuzu N series or Mitsu Canter would work if street space/road/driveway width is limited
good luck with your search
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Ideally if you could find the set up is the chipper trailer combo. One of my old bosses set out on his own and came across such a set up. It's 9 inch bandit I believe. The chipper is on the front and chips backwards and the back of the unit tilts. If I could've found something like that and bought it right then I would have but the 625 came along and I jumped on it.
deevo
Been here a while
- Location
- Horseshoe Valley, Ontario, Canada
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Here's a pic of a backyard Elm removal we did with the spiderlift. Chipper ready to do it's job.
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Sweet, what kind of Spyder lift are you running?
Here's a pic of a backyard Elm removal we did with the spiderlift. Chipper ready to do it's job.
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Sweet, what kind of Spyder lift are you running?
- Location
- Retired in Minneapolis
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http://alliedutilityequipment.com/site/equip/25
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Tandem trailers are cheap. It would be pretty simple to fab up a plywood box and a Loadhandler to off-load.
Take off the axle but not the spring shackles and mount it on the front. The chipper could be mounted right on the trailer frame after taking off the deck. Using Tor-Flex type axles would lower the trailer so that the chipper chute is at a comfortable height.
Just as I hit POST I thought of another part of the build.
This:
http://www.ez-dumper.com/
http://www.loadhog.com/press.html
Or...I like this...cheap too, $100 or less...
http://streamlineimport.com/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Titan-Exhaust-Air-Jack-Vehicle-Lift-New-TTC-2-0-/230697959024
Since the chipper and hydraulics are right there get a dumping deck.
http://alliedutilityequipment.com/site/equip/25
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Tandem trailers are cheap. It would be pretty simple to fab up a plywood box and a Loadhandler to off-load.
Take off the axle but not the spring shackles and mount it on the front. The chipper could be mounted right on the trailer frame after taking off the deck. Using Tor-Flex type axles would lower the trailer so that the chipper chute is at a comfortable height.
Just as I hit POST I thought of another part of the build.
This:
http://www.ez-dumper.com/
http://www.loadhog.com/press.html
Or...I like this...cheap too, $100 or less...
http://streamlineimport.com/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Titan-Exhaust-Air-Jack-Vehicle-Lift-New-TTC-2-0-/230697959024
Since the chipper and hydraulics are right there get a dumping deck.
TC
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Ideally if you could find the set up is the chipper trailer combo.
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how about this? turntable chipper fed from sidewalk, small tipping trailer, not sure about the Landrovers though, overpriced and old fashioned -
believe it or not this is a very expensive setup, the turntable Schleising (German) is an insane price new.
Ideally if you could find the set up is the chipper trailer combo.
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how about this? turntable chipper fed from sidewalk, small tipping trailer, not sure about the Landrovers though, overpriced and old fashioned -
believe it or not this is a very expensive setup, the turntable Schleising (German) is an insane price new.
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macrocarpa
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- Midwest
A chipper and dump bed or load handler all in one would be sweet!
My only concern is that with many jobs there would be larger debris that a small chipper couldnt handle, with a large dump trailer like a 12ft, I would be able to chip up what I can and just throw the rest on top.
I think I'll buy a dump trailer first and just dice up debris until I can afford the chipper. At least it will save me from pulling it back out of the trailer (the worst part).
Do they make dump trailers that ride low to the ground making it easier to load debris and crawl in and out of? If so, what would they be called, low profile?
So many good ideas on the buzz!
My only concern is that with many jobs there would be larger debris that a small chipper couldnt handle, with a large dump trailer like a 12ft, I would be able to chip up what I can and just throw the rest on top.
I think I'll buy a dump trailer first and just dice up debris until I can afford the chipper. At least it will save me from pulling it back out of the trailer (the worst part).
Do they make dump trailers that ride low to the ground making it easier to load debris and crawl in and out of? If so, what would they be called, low profile?
So many good ideas on the buzz!
marlinspiker
Participating member
- Location
- Pennsyltucky
Brimar has a whole series of lopro trailers. Ours even has skid steer ramps that slide out the back.
tomthetreeman
Participating member
- Location
- Rhode Island
Grover, the skidsteer & true blue pic just made my morning. Thank you!
-Tom
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A chipper and dump bed or load handler all in one would be sweet!
My only concern is that with many jobs there would be larger debris that a small chipper couldnt handle, with a large dump trailer like a 12ft, I would be able to chip up what I can and just throw the rest on top.
I think I'll buy a dump trailer first and just dice up debris until I can afford the chipper. At least it will save me from pulling it back out of the trailer (the worst part).
Do they make dump trailers that ride low to the ground making it easier to load debris and crawl in and out of? If so, what would they be called, low profile?
So many good ideas on the buzz!
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In Barbados two tree companies have low profile dump trailers which are loaded manually and they hold more than a 6 cubic meter dump truck when packed well. We are real sharp at packing trucks because of the lack of chippers. You learn to work with what you got, we pride ourslves in our fitness. No bellies in Barbados tree work. I plan on getting a dump trailer first also, as it is the cheaper solution, the chipper can wait. Will take photo's of the dump trailer next week when I return to Barbados after the holidays.
A chipper and dump bed or load handler all in one would be sweet!
My only concern is that with many jobs there would be larger debris that a small chipper couldnt handle, with a large dump trailer like a 12ft, I would be able to chip up what I can and just throw the rest on top.
I think I'll buy a dump trailer first and just dice up debris until I can afford the chipper. At least it will save me from pulling it back out of the trailer (the worst part).
Do they make dump trailers that ride low to the ground making it easier to load debris and crawl in and out of? If so, what would they be called, low profile?
So many good ideas on the buzz!
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In Barbados two tree companies have low profile dump trailers which are loaded manually and they hold more than a 6 cubic meter dump truck when packed well. We are real sharp at packing trucks because of the lack of chippers. You learn to work with what you got, we pride ourslves in our fitness. No bellies in Barbados tree work. I plan on getting a dump trailer first also, as it is the cheaper solution, the chipper can wait. Will take photo's of the dump trailer next week when I return to Barbados after the holidays.
- Location
- Longmont, CO
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Ideally if you could find the set up is the chipper trailer combo.
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how about this? turntable chipper fed from sidewalk, small tipping trailer, not sure about the Landrovers though, overpriced and old fashioned -
believe it or not this is a very expensive setup, the turntable Schleising (German) is an insane price new.
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I think that's a sweet "adventure package."
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Ideally if you could find the set up is the chipper trailer combo.
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how about this? turntable chipper fed from sidewalk, small tipping trailer, not sure about the Landrovers though, overpriced and old fashioned -
believe it or not this is a very expensive setup, the turntable Schleising (German) is an insane price new.
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I think that's a sweet "adventure package."
southsoundtree
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Olympia, WA
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My only concern is that with many jobs there would be larger debris that a small chipper couldnt handle, with a large dump trailer like a 12ft, I would be able to chip up what I can and just throw the rest on top.
I think I'll buy a dump trailer first and just dice up debris until I can afford the chipper. At least it will save me from pulling it back out of the trailer (the worst part).
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I'd try to develop a network of people that want to pick up rounds and branch wood.
You might find some retired guys that would love to get out of the house and load some limbs that are too big for a small chipper without the weight of heavy rounds. They can go home and play with their chainsaws. Even if you help to load limb wood into their P/Us or trailers, you don't have to unload or process it.
When there is firewood left for the homeowner, spinning a greater amount of firewood that just has to be seasoned longer than split wood, rather than splitting the wood, can be a good way to go.
"Wood's going for about $xxx/ cord. If I cut up the limb wood for you, you'll end up with about an extra 1/2 a cord."
When I'm trying to encourage them to keep smaller wood, I'll explain that limb wood is good, dense wood that many people overlook. I tell them that I might heat my own house with 1/3 limb wood, selling the extra rounds. They see value in it. I'll say that generally we chip 4-5" and down, and cut 4-5" and up. Then I show them with my two hands, thumbs and index fingers making a circle, what 3", 4", and 5" looks like.
Sometimes, people seeing that others see value in limb wood helps them to see that it produces money saving heat, same as split wood, and you can simply fill the spots in the firebox between split rounds with limb wood before turning in for the evening, resulting in greater likelihood of having coals in the morning to be able to just add wood, rather than rebuild the fire from (expensive when purchased) kindling and fire starters. Small limbs are easy to split in half for starting the fire, too.
Spinning it honestly can be win-win.
This sometimes means that I can drive my p/u (12 mpg) and trailer 30-40 miles round trip, and run errands en route, rather than a large dump truck (4-5 mpg) and chipper. As well, you can sometime drive the p/u and trailer right up to the limbs, rather than dragging them further.
Sometimes, this means a significantly better profit on little jobs for repeat customers.
My only concern is that with many jobs there would be larger debris that a small chipper couldnt handle, with a large dump trailer like a 12ft, I would be able to chip up what I can and just throw the rest on top.
I think I'll buy a dump trailer first and just dice up debris until I can afford the chipper. At least it will save me from pulling it back out of the trailer (the worst part).
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I'd try to develop a network of people that want to pick up rounds and branch wood.
You might find some retired guys that would love to get out of the house and load some limbs that are too big for a small chipper without the weight of heavy rounds. They can go home and play with their chainsaws. Even if you help to load limb wood into their P/Us or trailers, you don't have to unload or process it.
When there is firewood left for the homeowner, spinning a greater amount of firewood that just has to be seasoned longer than split wood, rather than splitting the wood, can be a good way to go.
"Wood's going for about $xxx/ cord. If I cut up the limb wood for you, you'll end up with about an extra 1/2 a cord."
When I'm trying to encourage them to keep smaller wood, I'll explain that limb wood is good, dense wood that many people overlook. I tell them that I might heat my own house with 1/3 limb wood, selling the extra rounds. They see value in it. I'll say that generally we chip 4-5" and down, and cut 4-5" and up. Then I show them with my two hands, thumbs and index fingers making a circle, what 3", 4", and 5" looks like.
Sometimes, people seeing that others see value in limb wood helps them to see that it produces money saving heat, same as split wood, and you can simply fill the spots in the firebox between split rounds with limb wood before turning in for the evening, resulting in greater likelihood of having coals in the morning to be able to just add wood, rather than rebuild the fire from (expensive when purchased) kindling and fire starters. Small limbs are easy to split in half for starting the fire, too.
Spinning it honestly can be win-win.
This sometimes means that I can drive my p/u (12 mpg) and trailer 30-40 miles round trip, and run errands en route, rather than a large dump truck (4-5 mpg) and chipper. As well, you can sometime drive the p/u and trailer right up to the limbs, rather than dragging them further.
Sometimes, this means a significantly better profit on little jobs for repeat customers.
- Location
- Midland,Ontario,Canada
Hey Jim how did you set up the trailer hitch on the Gehl.
- Location
- Midland,Ontario,Canada
Top marks for Rayco 6 inch with 35 hp motor.Best 6 inch Ive used and could probably be towed by your mountain bike if you had a big breakfast.
jim454
Participating member
- Location
- The land of Utopia
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Here's a pic of a backyard Elm removal we did with the spiderlift. Chipper ready to do it's job.
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Sweet, what kind of Spyder lift are you running?
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Tuepen 15 gt. I sold it a couple of years ago.
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Here's a pic of a backyard Elm removal we did with the spiderlift. Chipper ready to do it's job.
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Sweet, what kind of Spyder lift are you running?
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Tuepen 15 gt. I sold it a couple of years ago.
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