Vermeer 186 grinder

[miko0618]

Are these machines any good? A guy is selling one for $2000. It has a newer kohler engine and sharp cutters. He said the seals are bad on the self propel. I might do a couple stumps a week. Its just a service i am tired of sub contracting out.

 

[Steve-Maine]

That's just a toy. If I was just starting out again I would pick up a good Vermeer 630 which you can haul behind small truck, Also had a 4-wheeler I put in pick-up and If I fond I couldn't back truck and chipper into an area I used the 4-wheeler. Actually mine wasn't a four wheel but a Toro Sand-Pro I picked up for $500. Plenty of power to haul stumper. 630's A or B go for cheap money and have a 37 HP Wisc engine. I also I had a Vermeer 2465 that I put a 80HP Deutz diesel on it. Good Luck

 

[CalTreeEquip]

I ran one of those for 10 years and I liked it. $2000 isn't a bad price for a tool you can make $100 per hour off of. They are top heavy so watch it on the side hills. Great for getting into back yards.

 

[marne]

Seems more versatile than other pedestrian grinders, while others claim their new turntable design as revolution, vermeer had it 20 years ago.
I would give it a try.

Call vermeer for getting a quote for the leaking stuff, maybe it's more than just a seal (worn bearing, maybe causes need of replacing the whole part?!) oil on a customers pavement isn't fun, aside the environmental aspects.

 

[miko0618]

He lowered the price to $1700. I think i'll get it. I have about $1000 in stumps waiting that i was going to sub out.

 

[Philthy]

Miko, how did you make out with that 186? I'm in a situation similar to yours and would love any input..

 

[WMZIAZ]

I got a vermeer 186. 18hp briggs v- twin needs a head gasket. We're can I find parts for this it's 20 years old but is great

 

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I got a vermeer 186. 18hp briggs v- twin needs a head gasket. We're can I find parts for this it's 20 years old but is great

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