I am looking to purchase a Woodland Mills Woodchipper for my LX2610SU. I will be using it to maintain my 70-acre New Hampshire woodlot which is on a hillside. It contains primarily hardwood, with some mixed hemlock and white pine. I was initially looking at the WC68, but I see they now make the all new TF68 Pro (twin flywheel). In addition to the twin flywheel, it looks to have gas-charged springs, and a chainsaw holder. The only negative I see is that it weighs 50 lbs heavier. What few reviews I can find are positive, but I am unsure if it is worth an extra $900. Have any of you had experience with the TF68 Pro? Or for those of you who already own a WC68, would you consider jumping up to the TR68 Pro if you had a chance to? Would love to hear your thoughts on the TF68 pro.
Woodland Mills TR68 Pro Wood Chipper
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Update: Woodland Mills just responded to me, and they do not recommend the 68 model for my size tractor. They suggest that I go with the WC46 or TF46 Pro. Ughhh.... Thoughts about this are welcomed as well. Thank you.
Elliott in GA
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LX 2610SU w/535,LP RCR1860,FDR1660,SGC0554,FSP500, DD BBX60005
You might want to look at the WoodMaxx MX-8500G+ chipper - 5 inch capacity and made in America.
woodmaxx.com
It does not have hydraulic feed, but that can be a plus (their blade angle and rolling anvil design pull material in without a pump, belts and adjustments). See my review below.
www.orangetractortalks.com
WoodMaxx MX-8500G+ - WoodMaxx
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It does not have hydraulic feed, but that can be a plus (their blade angle and rolling anvil design pull material in without a pump, belts and adjustments). See my review below.
WoodMaxx MX-8500G+ PTO Chipper review - it's great w/o power feed.
I purchased the above chipper for my LX 2610 SU tractor; its primary use will be disposing of small trees and big privet hedge on our property in North Georgia. The things that appealed to me about the chipper are: made in the USA, will operate on as little as 15 PTO HP, price ($2525 with...
www.orangetractortalks.com
NCL4701
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L4701, T2290, WC68, grapple, BB1572, Farmi W50R, Howes 500, 16kW IMD gen, WG24
According to TractorData, which is usually correct but not always, your B2320 has 17 or 18 PTO HP (depending on transmission), and 3 point capacity at 24” behind the lift arms is a bit over 1000lb. Assuming those figures are correct, I would agree with whoever you spoke to at Woodland Mills, the performance of the WC68 paired with a B2320 is likely to be suboptimal to the point of dissatisfaction due to its weight and HP requirements.
While I have been quite pleased with my WC68, I’m mating it to a tractor with about 38 PTO HP and a bit over 2300lb 3 point lift capacity 24” behind the lift arms. I would suggest going with a chipper better matched to your tractor.
In regard to the old style single flywheel v the newer double flywheel, unfortunately I have no basis for comparison. I know the single flywheel works well. Maybe the double flywheel allows faster feed rates? I have no clue.
While I have been quite pleased with my WC68, I’m mating it to a tractor with about 38 PTO HP and a bit over 2300lb 3 point lift capacity 24” behind the lift arms. I would suggest going with a chipper better matched to your tractor.
In regard to the old style single flywheel v the newer double flywheel, unfortunately I have no basis for comparison. I know the single flywheel works well. Maybe the double flywheel allows faster feed rates? I have no clue.
OP, I use a WC68 on my B (I believe it’s similar size to your machine? I also have a very hilly property. ). My recommendation would be tread lightly when it comes to “big”…its about all the B can handle if you don’t have flat land, and you will need the loader on to safely move around…may need a scoop of something in the bucket depending on what doing. (Steering gets very light) I would not take it down any of my steep hills that I normally would mow.
With the loader on and the chipper off the back it takes up a bit of space. Combine that with the hills and it starts to limit direction of travel. At least it does for me.
I’ve found it much safer to bring the brush/limbs to the location I can safely get the tractor too vs trying to do a milk run and stop and chip along the way. YMMV.
I would buy the WC68 again but I am also not familiar with the other model you mentioned. The one I have works great and I would not tempt fate to put something bigger/heavier on it…running it is no problem…moving it safely on a hilly property with B is the issue. Works great no complaints. It’s like an angry beaver.
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nbryan
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B2650 BH77 LA534 54" ssqa Forks B2782B BB1560 Woods M5-4 MaxxHaul 50039
Thank you for taking the time to post. It brought to my attention that my profile information still had me listed as owning a B2320. I have since traded up for the LX2610SUHD, and updated my profile. The LX has 19.5 HP at the PTO, which is just a tick under the 20 hp requirement of the WC68.
nbryan
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B2650 BH77 LA534 54" ssqa Forks B2782B BB1560 Woods M5-4 MaxxHaul 50039
The 19.5 HP is enough, having 6 years of chipping experience with my WC68/B2650 combo.
I have a Woodmaxx MX-8600 chipper that runs off an LX2610. MX-8600 has the same chipping capacity as the WC-68. I have not had any tractor issues (stalling or being under powered). However I don't go crazy and fill the chute full and have the in-feed roller at full speed. If you go slow with the larger diameter material it will not be a problem. Below are some things to keep in mind.
1. The weight and distance of the chipper hanging off the three point arms. When traveling go slow, don't allow the chipper to bounce and avoid steep or side hill slopes. The MX-8600 unit I have weights 200lbs less that the WC-68. I've not had any issues but the weight on the back of the tractor is noticeable.
2. When chipping go slow with the larger material. Start with small material first and get use to making in-feed roller speed changes.
1. The weight and distance of the chipper hanging off the three point arms. When traveling go slow, don't allow the chipper to bounce and avoid steep or side hill slopes. The MX-8600 unit I have weights 200lbs less that the WC-68. I've not had any issues but the weight on the back of the tractor is noticeable.
2. When chipping go slow with the larger material. Start with small material first and get use to making in-feed roller speed changes.