3 pt wood chipper advice

[lreops]

I'm in the market for a chipper for my L3400. Would like to get an idea of what most of you would recommend as a good chipper and your experiences with your choice. I have 29hp off the pto and would like to get an idea as to what diameter size ability would best work. I'm thinking that my max would be 6". I've seen that there is quite a price variance among those that are out there. Sorta on a budget, but don't want buy a cheap piece of junk. Would like to get the best bang for the buck. Are there any particulars that should or need to be considered and watched for when comparing different makes?

Looking forward to all input and suggestions.

Ron

 

[85Hokie]

I'm in the market for a chipper for my L3400. Would like to get an idea of what most of you would recommend as a good chipper and your experiences with your choice. I have 29hp off the pto and would like to get an idea as to what diameter size ability would best work. I'm thinking that my max would be 6". I've seen that there is quite a price variance among those that are out there. Sorta on a budget, but don't want buy a cheap piece of junk. Would like to get the best bang for the buck. Are there any particulars that should or need to be considered and watched for when comparing different makes?

Looking forward to all input and suggestions.

Ron

I was/am in the market, this is the "best deal" I have seen - have not seen any negative reports either - and I think it is a fair price!

http://www.woodmaxx.com/product_p/tm-86h.htm

Got to like the hydraulics too !!!

 

[MagKarl]

Wallenstein gets great reviews but really expensive. I bought this Agri-Ease that is nearly identical at a huge savings. I think I paid about $1600 new. Mine is the 4" model but has a huge opening, bigger than I chip anyway. Self feeds awesome.
http://www.agriease.ca/store/p2/AGRI_EASE_4"_PTO_Wood_Chipper_WC42G.html

 

[lreops]

How much of a factor or influence does the rotor weight have in the performance?

Ron

 

[D2Cat]

The rotor is the "flywheel" the cutting knives are attached to. The more mass in the flywheel the more momentum the knives will have. Takes a little more time, fuel, HP to get to speed, but also takes much more to slow it down---meaning large limbs will get gobbled up easier the heavier the weigth!

 

[lreops]

I'm aware of the physics involved, just curious of the priority it would have in decision making.

Ron

 

[300zx]

I have a Goossen which will chip 4" and shred 2". It meets my needs, but an automatic feed and blower spout would be nice. I find I need to sharpen the chipper blades about every 10 hours of use. I ran this chipper on my 16 hp B7100 with no problem. I now have a 24 hp B2150, which handles it nicely. I would think your L3400 would have no problem with a 6" feed.

Here are some pictures of the inside of my chipper:

https://picasaweb.google.com/110263893958737890068/GoossenChipper?authuser=0&feat=directlink

John in VA

 

[Ezlife45]

I do not have a 3 pt chipper/shredder but the more rotating mass the better for chipping branches...
I have a chipper/shredder and the drum weighs over 20 lbs. helps power through branches.

 

[300zx]

Here is a Wallenstein in Staunton, VA:

http://harrisonburg.craigslist.org/grd/4598022850.html

John in VA

 

[lreops]

Well, after trying to see all the pros and cons and seeing that a Wally is the choice of many, price tag made me shy away. I think I got the best bang for a buck with the WoodMaxx. Gave it a workout after putting it together on a pretty large pile of, up to 3½", very dry and hard limbs from last fall. Knowing that dried wood is harder on keeping a good edge, they still needed to be chipped. Very impressed with the results.

Ron