Vermeer bc 600 xl

[Jrems87]

Looking to buy a vermeer bc 600xl wondering if anyone has experience or tips hour gauge broken apparently has around 250 hours is 2007 asking 8750.00

 

[Fivepoints]

Do yourself a favor, buy something else. I had one starting out. Wasted tons of time and effort with that chipper. A 9" is at least twice more productive if not more.

 

[AdkEric]

I rented a 600xl once when I was in a pinch. Never again. Bottlenecked the entire operation.

 

[deevo]

Do yourself a favor, buy something else. I had one starting out. Wasted tons of time and effort with that chipper. A 9" is at least twice more productive if not more.

I second that, a bandit 65 or 75 XL are great as is a Carleton 1260. I’ve had/owned both and a Vermeer 625, there’s no comparison. The 600 and 625’s, 700 &900 are excruciatingly painful to operate and non efficient chippers.

 

[flushcut]

Looking to buy a vermeer bc 600xl wondering if anyone has experience or tips hour gauge broken apparently has around 250 hours is 2007 asking 8750.00

As others have said don't do it. I have rented this chipper twice and have jammed a crotch union in the throat twice causing a few hours down time. Unless you are chipping 4" or less dead straight branches don't do it. Chipping 2x4 lumber is about the only acceptable application for this chipper.

 

[evo]

I rather load brush

 

[RyanCafferky]

I have a 1994 Vermeer 6" chipper. It still kicks ass! Though it is much more aggressive than the newer models with all of the safety features and auto feed. I don't own a heavy duty truck (I drive Sprinter vans) so I appreciate the light weight of this chipper. On a few occasions I've even manually wheeled and winched it into backyards to limit dragging brush.

You will have to cut brush a lot more than you will with bigger chippers but with patience you'll get jobs done. Like others have said, if production is a priority, this is not the right chipper for you. If getting work done with an economical and light machine that will be a bit slower than other options works for you, then I would say go for it.

Lastly, with these just like any chipper, proper maintenance is key. Keep your anvil properly adjusted and your blades sharp. With this size chipper it makes a huge difference.