Morbark 2070xl

[Toddppm]

Well, got to use a demo for a little while today.
NOT impressed, I told the guy I was interested in a 86hp model and he brought a 50 hp diesel instead. What a lightweight POC. NO way I'd buy one in a gas version. The auto feed was interesting but wouldn't stop it fast enough on big pieces and it would die. Also a few times it would pause then kick off the autofeed completely. Then you got that spot between the feed wheel and blades where it gets stuck Then clean that area out, had the pin that's supposed to hold feed wheels up actually fall into the chipper when I tried to take it out. What the hells' going on Brand new machine?????
Told him to let me know when he gets the 86 hp one in before I decide to step up to a bigger one.
Frustrating to say the least. Wouldn't even let me use the machine for more than an hour or so, don't they usually lety people use them for a a day or more???
Can't wait to try the Vermeer and conehead.

 

[ORclimber]

Was it worse than a chuck 'n' duck ?

 

[Newfie]

I can't imagine how dissapointed you must be. Definitely not the 2070xl I have! I bought the 86hp diesel and have never had any of those problems. The autofeed on mine works like a dream. The engine rpm's in the computer were probably not set properly and can be quickly adjusted. I'm real happy with mine. Sounds like your salesman might be a bit of a knucklehead?

Good luck in the search for a new machine.

 

[Toddppm]

I won't go so far as calling him a knucklehead
....yet

We have a chuck and duck now, I couldn't wait to get that ???? machine off my truck so I could hook up the Asplundh!

 

[YUKON 659]

Any idea how the 2070 compares to a Bandit Model 90?

Jeff

 

[Toddppm]

Nope , not sure.