Some Chipper questions

[milkie62]

I was looking into maybe picking up a used chipper for my property.Instead of stacking the brush which is time consuming,I could just feed it through the chipper and blow it back into the woods.
I would like to know what to look for in a used chipper.I would prefer one with a gas engine since I am unfamilar with diesels.Also I am keeping everything down to 2" in diameter so I do not need any monster.Are older models easy to get teeth for and such.Is there any brand to stay away from ?
Any advice is appreciated.

 

[Mikecutstrees]

Looks like there is a good serviceable whisper chipper in the classifieds section. doesn't get much cheaper than that for a working chipper.... good luck.... Mike

 

[racnruss]

Good chippers

Sounds like you need a nice small chipper.

Stay away from the chuck and duck types. They are dangerous and most are quite old now.

I've only owned 12 inch and bigger chippers but I have used the smaller ones on occasion. Many rental fleets have Vermeer 625's and 935's. You can pick up a nice 625 for around 5k. Its a nice slow feed chipper, easy to get parts for, and you could pull it around with a 4 wheeler or something.

My experience is with Vermeer 1220, 1230, 1250, Bandit 150, and now currently Woodsman 12x.

Happy Chipping, Russ.

 

[milkie62]

I was going to rent a 6" Vermeer chipper from Home Depot to try it out

 

[Mikecutstrees]

you can get alot done with an 8 hour rental. and you will find out what you like and don't like..... good luck..... Mike