Input on BC600XL

[Great Smokies]

Hey, I'm looking at a used, low hours (under 400) Vermeer BC600XL chipper. I just need a 6" for small brush chipping, and have a tight budget. I can get this for about $6000. Any input on these machines? It is my first chipper...all help appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Coen]

600

I started off with one. $500 black box needed to be replaced just past warranty date. Wasn't real satisfied with it at the time; but back then I thought I could force feed 6 inch hardwood through it all day. Still use it sometimes, although when I do, I baby it.

 

[treeguy347]

I've used them a couple times where I couldn't get my bc1250 to and didn't want to drag the brush out. Decent little unit. A good rule of thumb is to cut the capacity in half for a good "working load." You'll be able to comforably handle 3" on down all day long. Keep the knives and anvil sharp and you'll like the machine.

 

[CalTreeEquip]

SC600 is too small for tree work. OK for landscaping. The Bandit 65 is much better in the 6" department and you should be able to get a good one within your budget.

 

[TRISTATEFORESTRYEQUIPMENT]

stay away from the vermeer, look into bandit, you could even find a older bandit 100 or 200plus in your price range, it may be older and rougher then a newer vermeer but it will outrun a vermeer by years