Was a little more than I thought I’d spend on a used 6”. I went to check it out with the intention of trying to get the price knocked down a bit, until I realized I knew who’s chipper it was, a friendly acquaintance who’s terminally ill and probably doesn’t have much time left. I was happy to pay their asking price of 8k, I know the guy payed over 12 for it 4 years ago and didn’t put many miles on it. He also kept it in the shop/ garage and I know he was meticulous about maintenance and not beating on his stuff.
Probably not happening this year, but I’d like to paint the dump cab, the chipper and the pickup all John Deere green. If I can find a heated shop space to do it, maybe sooner.
I’m pretty sure a lot of the factory paint we see on chippers and some other equipment is trademarked colors, and this chipper is Kubota orange. Others like John Deere green, Caterpillar yellow, I think International has their own red, probably others. I did a little reading and it looks like the rattle cans of farm & implement paint is very durable stuff and easy to apply without drips if the weather is fair and the surface is given at least a halfass prep and cleaning.
Not trying to win a show anyways, but I think my trucks will look good, I’ve always liked that JD green.
