Carlton Stumper Belts

[Sbusta]

I was just wondering what drive belts others are using. Ive been running non genuine on the 8018 no problem but they over heat on the 7015 & cant source a non genuine belt for the hurricane.

 

[Oly's Stump]

Sbusta...I have not yet had to replace my belt yet on my 8018. I see your a carlton track user. Nice machines.

 

[Oly's Stump]

Do you have a website?

 

[Sbusta]

Thanks Oly www.stumpbusters.co.nz yes I like the carlton TRX machines problem down here is parts. The dealer dosnt stock much I source most myself from the states I need a better quality belt & am just trying to get feed back on what others are using..

 

[Oly's Stump]

Very nice website Sbusta!

 

[howel07264]

Sbusta...I have not yet had to replace my belt yet on my 8018. I see your a carlton track user. Nice machines.

Oly, just checked out your website,very nice. I noticed you have a rayco 50 and wondering how it compares to your 8018? pros and cons?

 

[Oly's Stump]

Hello Howel...I use to be strictly a Rayco buyer but Carlton offers wireless remote, sandvick wheel, and tracks. Rayco makes a good unit but I'm tired of being in the dirt and dust. Those swing out control panels are also a pain when trying to get into tight areas. After 25 years of stump grinding, my lungs are in real poor shape. I had a Rayco RG50 and traded it in on a RG50 super in 2008. I bought it because the Rayco dealer at the time was 5 miles down the road. They have since went out of business. The nearest Carlton dealer is in Chicago (1.5 hours away). I should have bought a SP7015 with wheels instead of the 50 super. I need a wheeled machine for 70 % of the work I do.

 

[howel07264]

Remote is the way to go

Hello Howel...I use to be strictly a Rayco buyer but Carlton offers wireless remote, sandvick wheel, and tracks. Rayco makes a good unit but I'm tired of being in the dirt and dust. Those swing out control panels are also a pain when trying to get into tight areas. After 25 years of stump grinding, my lungs are in real poor shape. I had a Rayco RG50 and traded it in on a RG50 super in 2008. I bought it because the Rayco dealer at the time was 5 miles down the road. They have since went out of business. The nearest Carlton dealer is in Chicago (1.5 hours away). I should have bought a SP7015 with wheels instead of the 50 super. I need a wheeled machine for 70 % of the work I do.

Thanks oly for the info. Just got me a 7015 TRX a month ago and really like it. I still have my old 7015 44hp. wheeled machine [With remote] with 2000 hours. Hope to have enough business to run 2 machines at some point. If not i will have a back up when the trx is down for any repairs. I could not imagine grinding without a remote. Makes grinding fun. Love how the wireless remote draws a crowd when grinding. Sometimes guys are standing around watching transfixed. Kinda like going to Best Buy and seeing all the men hovering around the big screen Tvs.

 

[Bigstumps]

On my SP4012 after the 1st belt I sourced a belt from Motion Industries - it didn't last at all.

Talked to my Carlton sales guy - he told me the one part I ought to buy from them is the V-Belt. It has Kevlar instead of Polyester and a different cover on it along with different rubber. Must be something to it - the factory belts last much longer.

 

[howel07264]

On my SP4012 after the 1st belt I sourced a belt from Motion Industries - it didn't last at all.

Talked to my Carlton sales guy - he told me the one part I ought to buy from them is the V-Belt. It has Kevlar instead of Polyester and a different cover on it along with different rubber. Must be something to it - the factory belts last much longer.

Your exactly right about the carlton belts. They LAST and don't stretch and need constant tensioning. They only cost maybe $30 more than the aftermarket generic rubber belts. Also the sprockets last much longer[no slipping]

 

[ArborquipSP]

Carlton does have a special belt they use. I think it is wrapped with a heat resistant cloth.
Have you tries the gates Predator belt?

http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=3009&location_id=3781

Scott

 

[Sbusta]

Thanks ArborquipSP Not available i NZ I have asked one of the dealers to source but they have not come back to me. It sounds like I should get some carlton belts shipped down.