Rayco 1670

[garyischofield]

I purchased a 1670 Rayco stump grinder with a 4 cylinder Duetz engine recently.This machine is mechanically sound(2,500 hours).I am curious about the maintenance/performance issues with direct drive.(belts.)My previous experiences have been with hydraulically driven wheels.What experiences do other AS members have with this machine?Do's/Don'ts?This grinder is meant to be a side gig for me through rentals to a few small tree services and my own jobs.Any accounts of what to expect with this machine are appreciated.Gary Schofield

 

[a_lopa]

When it comes time to replace belts look closley at the pulleys and if any doubt replace them as well,They can be a pain but you get all the power down to the cutting disc.

I prefer belts over hydro drive so much more grunt i have a 60hp rayco t/behind

 

[garyischofield]

When it comes time to replace belts look closley at the pulleys and if any doubt replace them as well,They can be a pain but you get all the power down to the cutting disc.

I prefer belts over hydro drive so much more grunt i have a 60hp rayco t/behind

The pulleys have just been replaced.Kind of a weird setup to release tension on the belts by pushing a little handle that moves the engine.Is that problematic.Or does it take getting used to?