need to buy chip truck

[codog]

Need some advise. Have been using 1 ton dump truck with a six inch chipper. Recently bought a 12 inch bandit and am now thinking my ton dump is almost useless because of quickness of being filled. Need a real chip truck. Want a diesel and would like to stay under $20,000. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[epicklein22]

20k will get you a really nice truck. There were two really nice, large chip trucks on Detroit craigslist a month or so ago. I can't find the ads though.

I think I would go International or Ford ideally, but nothing wrong with GMC too. Ideally, find the biggest motor you can. The t444 internationals are dogs. The DT466 are dogs too, but reliable. 3126 Cats are pretty good, watch out for headgasket issues. The C7 is the updated version and a good motor. 5.9 Cummins are reliable, but slowwww.

 

[epicklein22]

Also, for 20k, you could possible snag a good bucket truck. So that's something to think about too. A bucket is very efficient when you can use it.

 

[codog]

Chip truck

I've thought about a forestry package with the bucket, but I'm still young enough where I enjoy climbing, and the thrill of the challlenging trees. I know it's not the most efficient way, but with what I'm doing relative to the money I bring in: I'm happy. My only frutstration is needing a bigger chip truck.
Thanks for the advice about the motors.

 

[CalTreeEquip]

chip trucks

How about this one?

Used Chip Dump Trucks in California: 2008 GMC 4X4 Chip Dump Truck in California $55,900

Or this one?

Used Chip Dump Trucks in California: 1999 GMC 3500 HD Chip Dump Truck in California SALE PRICED @ $16,000

 

[Powerlineman]

I just did a writ up this morning on my chip truck, have a look

http://www.arboristsite.com/large-equipment/197998.htm

 

[tree MDS]

20k will get you a really nice truck. There were two really nice, large chip trucks on Detroit craigslist a month or so ago. I can't find the ads though.

I think I would go International or Ford ideally, but nothing wrong with GMC too. Ideally, find the biggest motor you can. The t444 internationals are dogs. The DT466 are dogs too, but reliable. 3126 Cats are pretty good, watch out for headgasket issues. The C7 is the updated version and a good motor. 5.9 Cummins are reliable, but slowwww.

I have a DT 466 in my 02 IH 4300, six speed standard. I don't think it's a dog at all.. nobody else seems to either. If you think he's gonna get a 300hp truck for 20k, I think you're mistaken.

 

[epicklein22]

I have a DT 466 in my 02 IH 4300, six speed standard. I don't think it's a dog at all.. nobody else seems to either. If you think he's gonna get a 300hp truck for 20k, I think you're mistaken.

We have an 05 4300 bucket at work and it pulls around a morbark 13. It goes fine, but loaded with chips or pulling a hill, it leaves something to be desired. We get passed by just about any other vehicle going up a hill on the freeway. Your just not gonna have much power when the truck has mid 200's for HP.

There were nice chip trucks a month or so back on Detroit craigslist. A kenworth and a pete, both were a little over 20k each. So you can find'em.

This guy hasn't had any luck selling this truck. Would be a sweet set up with a crane and 18"/20" chipper.
1991 International Chip Truck

 

[TRISTATEFORESTRYEQUIPMENT]

i have a really nice 2002 chevy 6500 crew cab , 25 yard chip truck for 29,000