Carlton dual wheel setup

[coolbrze]

Where's the best place (online) to purchase the dual wheel setup for a Carlton 2500-4 stump grinder?

 

[gr8scott72]

Where's the best place (online) to purchase the dual wheel setup for a Carlton 2500-4 stump grinder?

Um, Carlton?

 

[Mowingman]

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You are not going to find that anywhere but Carlton.
Jeff

Um, Carlton?

 

[coolbrze]

Only reason I asked is b/c the closest dealer is well over an hr. away.

 

[gr8scott72]

Only reason I asked is b/c the closest dealer is well over an hr. away.

Just call the dealer and order it over the phone.

 

[Mowingman]

You do not have to get it from the dealer. You can call Carlton direct, and order any and all parts direct from the factory. They take credit cards over the phone and ship out orders pretty quickly.
Jeff

 

[gr8scott72]

You do not have to get it from the dealer. You can call Carlton direct, and order any and all parts direct from the factory. They take credit cards over the phone and ship out orders pretty quickly.
Jeff

Sometimes they won't sell to the public if there is a dealer in that area. Don't know if that is the case with Carlton. I have bought plenty straight from them but there is NO dealer in my whole state.

 

[BakerTREE]

How much did it cost you to install the revolution wheel on your 7015? I just had one installed on mine. It really is nice to be able to cut efficiently again; however, I'm not too comfortable with the install fee a local mechanic is attempting to charge. More so, the labor hours involved are over stated imo. Might you share your experience or thoughts. I will speak with the mechanic soon enough and am just looking for some foundation to base my feelings on. (i'll be talking with some good guys at bandit and vermeer dealerships with whom I trust as well) I'm just trying to get some solid perspective. Thanks!

 

[gr8scott72]

How much did it cost you to install the revolution wheel on your 7015? I just had one installed on mine. It really is nice to be able to cut efficiently again; however, I'm not too comfortable with the install fee a local mechanic is attempting to charge. More so, the labor hours involved are over stated imo. Might you share your experience or thoughts. I will speak with the mechanic soon enough and am just looking for some foundation to base my feelings on. (i'll be talking with some good guys at bandit and vermeer dealerships with whom I trust as well) I'm just trying to get some solid perspective. Thanks!

It's really not that hard to do. Imo, that's something you should learn how to do anyway as you WILL have to do it again at some point to replace the bearings.

 

[Mowingman]

Scott,
I bought my Carlton from a dealer just 15 miles from my house. They do not keep many parts, not even teeth. So, I buy all my parts direct from the factory, as I get better service. They have no problem selling direct to me.
Jeff

Sometimes they won't sell to the public if there is a dealer in that area. Don't know if that is the case with Carlton. I have bought plenty straight from them but there is NO dealer in my whole state.

 

[BakerTREE]

That's actually my thought, too. It is an easy thing to do. I am very capable with my trucks and machines and often complete things myself; however, there are times it is easier and preferable to pay a "professional" mechanic to handle the mechanic-ing. I could go do a test run, dismount the wheel, change out the bearings and mount the new wheel. My thoughts are that I could most certainly get it completed without much hassle in a short day - so say 6 hours on the long fairly casual side. So, a proper mechanic charging full rates with all the tools should be able to complete in a shorter period of time. So... I'd say anything around 6 hours-or-less labor plus all parts and shop supplies should cover it. The mechanic's bill did not reflect these assumptions. I was hoping for some sort of confirmation one way or another from some one with a similar situation. Thanks!

 

[gr8scott72]

That's actually my thought, too. It is an easy thing to do. I am very capable with my trucks and machines and often complete things myself; however, there are times it is easier and preferable to pay a "professional" mechanic to handle the mechanic-ing. I could go do a test run, dismount the wheel, change out the bearings and mount the new wheel. My thoughts are that I could most certainly get it completed without much hassle in a short day - so say 6 hours on the long fairly casual side. So, a proper mechanic charging full rates with all the tools should be able to complete in a shorter period of time. So... I'd say anything around 6 hours-or-less labor plus all parts and shop supplies should cover it. The mechanic's bill did not reflect these assumptions. I was hoping for some sort of confirmation one way or another from some one with a similar situation. Thanks!

You actually confirm my belief that if you don't work on the machine yourself, you will go broke.

 

[Oly's Stump]

I agree with Scott...I have changed a number of cutter wheel bearings on my machines. Its not that bad at all. The worst part is trying to get the old bearings off the shaft. Usually you have to bring the wheel into a machine shop to get them pressed off. Most of the time I just end up buying a new shaft because the shaft is somewhat worn also and with a new shaft the new bearing slide right on making things easier and faster. When I need parts for my Rayco machine the manufacture will not sell me any parts. They tell me that I have to buy through my district dealer. I once had a district dealer that I refused to deal with. I don't like Rayco's policy. Carlton is nice to deal with. In the near future I will only own Carlton equipment.