Shopping for a Chipper...worn parts to look for?

[TreeandLand]

I plan to look at some of the used chippers that are for sale in my area. Do you guys have some ideas about what I should check on them? I don't want to buy a lemon, so what are important components to inspect for wear and damage? Thanks.

 

[jefflovstrom]

You are asking a wide open question. Either elaborate more or face the ?
Jeff

 

[Rftreeman]

anything that moves and then look at the parts that don't move......

 

[capetrees]

Ask for any kind of proof of maintenance, filter change intervals, replaced parts, hours on the machine and who does the maint. (self or factory). Check the blades to see what the machine may have had through it. Dull is one thing but chips and chunks out of the blades means perhaps things other than wood has gone through. Check the bearings on the drum making sure it's not wobbling. Visually check the oil for water contamination. Check all the hydraulic lines for wear or leaks. Check all road lights for legal travel. Run it and have the owner demo the unit too running the max sized logs through the unit.

Good luck

 

[Mikecutstrees]

Look very closely at the drum or disk. Look for cracks or welds from damage. Check the hour meter and make sure it makes sence with the amount of wear on the infeed table. My chipper has about 1,600 hrs and the paint is mostly worn off the infeed table. Also check all of the safety mechanisms to make sure they work properly. Check the tires for wear and all belts. Good Luck.... Mike

 

[TreeandLand]

Ask for any kind of proof of maintenance, filter change intervals, replaced parts, hours on the machine and who does the maint. (self or factory). Check the blades to see what the machine may have had through it. Dull is one thing but chips and chunks out of the blades means perhaps things other than wood has gone through. Check the bearings on the drum making sure it's not wobbling. Visually check the oil for water contamination. Check all the hydraulic lines for wear or leaks. Check all road lights for legal travel. Run it and have the owner demo the unit too running the max sized logs through the unit.

Good luck

CT and Mikecutstrees, thanks for this advice. It's good to have some clue of what to look for, and what's most important. I have seen chipper blades after some gravel went through with the brush, and saw how big nics were taken off the edges.
I assume it's best to buy the newest chipper I can afford. What brands do you trust? There is a Bandit dealer near me so I am giving them some thought.

 

[treemandan]

CT and Mikecutstrees, thanks for this advice. It's good to have some clue of what to look for, and what's most important. I have seen chipper blades after some gravel went through with the brush, and saw how big nics were taken off the edges.
I assume it's best to buy the newest chipper I can afford. What brands do you trust? There is a Bandit dealer near me so I am giving them some thought.

How much are you looking to spend? or rather what will you spend? And what are you looking for? I have been toying with the idea of selling my 2006 Bandit 90xp with very low hours and well maintained.

 

[mikewhite85]

Bandit option...

What do you guys think of this deal?

http://ventura.craigslist.org/for/1966316607.html

I spoke with him and he'd sell it for 8500. It's a 1999 and was used on a ranch until now. Gonna check it out later in the week.

The Wisconsin with a 9" feed seems to be a step up from the horrendous 6" Vermeers.

 

[lone wolf]

Loose main bearings cracks on the frame.

 

[Blakesmaster]

How much are you looking to spend? or rather what will you spend? And what are you looking for? I have been toying with the idea of selling my 2006 Bandit 90xp with very low hours and well maintained.

Really bud? What's up? That seems the perfect piece for what you do. I love that little chipper.

 

[jefflovstrom]

Really bud? What's up? That seems the perfect piece for what you do. I love that little chipper.

You said ' little' , Haha.
Jeff

 

[TreeandLand]

90xp

How much are you looking to spend? or rather what will you spend? And what are you looking for? I have been toying with the idea of selling my 2006 Bandit 90xp with very low hours and well maintained.

How do you like the 90xp? How much does it weigh, and what diameter brush will it chip easily? I do a lot of white pine removals...would it handle most of the limbs on the average 60' white pine? I'd spend 10-12k. I have to see what the payments would be like.

 

[treemandan]

You said ' little' , Haha.
Jeff

It is a little a chipper.

 

[treemandan]

How do you like the 90xp? How much does it weigh, and what diameter brush will it chip easily? I do a lot of white pine removals...would it handle most of the limbs on the average 60' white pine? I'd spend 10-12k. I have to see what the payments would be like.

Its actually a 2007, its one of those 007's, 4cylinder desiel, 9 inch capacity, autofeed,downpressure on the feed wheels. Its is not like the older ones with the smaller gas motors. It weighs 4500.