Wondering if this 9" Dosko Chipper would be a good purchase?

[Tree94]

Looking through craigslist and found this posting.
http://tucson.craigslist.org/hvd/5213445386.html

Seems like a fair deal but I'm not sure about Dosko, not as common as Vermeer or Bandit so I don't know if they're reliable or what.

One thing that kinda makes me wonder is the fact that it was a rental piece of equipment, so who knows the kind of abuse its gotten from customers over the years..

Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

Original sale post:
$$3900
"9" DOSKO CHIPPER FOR SALE. TRS EQUIPMENT RENTAL AT 4620 WEST INA RD IS SELLING A LARGE CHIPPER CHIPPER. GOOD CONDITION. 590 HRS ON NEW 1.5L KUBOTA DIESEL. NEWER TIRES AND SHARP BLADES MAKE THIS UNIT A GREAT PRODUCTIVE CHIPPER. CALL TRS EQUIPMENT AT 520 744 6333. ASK FOR SCOTT.
THANKS FOR LOOKING"

 

[Tree94]

I do lots of residential work, and usually anything bigger than 6" gets tossed in the firewood pile anyway..
I currently don't have a chipper, so I'm assuming even though its not the best, it will increase my work efficiency and production...

 

[74inchshovel]

Could be a good deal. Check for parts availability and ask to see paperwork on "new kubota diesel". Getting 50 horsepower out of a 1.5 liter motor either explains the short life of the first one or is a misprint. Good luck

 

[CalTreeEquip]

Thats a good deal if its sound. I would sure check it out and bring cash.
I could get $8k for a unit like that is its in good shape.