Wayne drum chipper revs

[Samthehorse]

We are operating a Wayne C-16 drum chipper and want to know what the recommended chipping speed is (as measured by engine revs) ? We are tending to chip at about 3500RPM but I am concerned it may be pushing the engine a little bit hard. Also wondering if anyone has a manual ?

 

[Stumper]

Has that Wayne got the 300CID Ford 6cyl? I ran one years ago but don't remember what the engine speed was-I'm not sure it even had a working Tach. That engine takes high revs well so I doubt that you are hurting it at 3500rpm. Have you tried 3000? I'd run it at the lowest setting that didn't cause bogging problems.

 

[Samthehorse]

Wayne rev speed

Hi Stumper, the engine is a chrysler 318 V8 which seems to be the standard engine they are fitted with in Australia. I guess slowing it down would be easier on the engine, but produces pretty average mulch which is then harder to off-load without paying!

 

[NeTree]

If you're getting mulch instead of chips, try re-adjusting your knife settings tighter; they may be too loose. Bring the anvil "up" and re-adjust your knives accordingly. Sharp knives help, too.

I've found I get much better results with "my" settings on my Altec than the 'factory" recommendations.

Revs: 3,000 should be plenty sufficient on a 318; higher revs don't equal more power. Those engines are tuned different than an automotive 318.

 

[Stumper]

Sam, Erik is "Mister Drum Chipper" around here-listen to him-he knows how to make then work well.

 

[NeTree]

I've got the only Whisper Chipper around eating 10" material like nuthin'.

Six inch capacity... HAH!

 

[a_lopa]

im puttin plenty over 6'' thru mine considering i make up to $240 per day on mulch.pays for the trogans

 

[Samthehorse]

Knives have just been sharpened (and I have them regularly done), gap is set to a minimum (around about 1mm). It is chipping fine, I assume that the lower the speed, the larger the chips, and therefore hope to find out the "optimum" speed whereby chips are decent quality and load on engine is minimised.