buying a chipper

kylekurt · 24th February 2009, 03:22 PM

theres a 1980 lindig chipper with a 351 on it and it has been completely gone through worth. They want 4500 bucks for it. Ive never owned one and I only do this part time.

Apocalypsse · 25th February 2009, 09:34 PM

Got any pics/other info about the unit?

kylekurt · 1st March 2009, 05:31 AM

Its a barrel chipper i dont know if that is good or not I dont know how to do pictures.

treevet · 1st March 2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kylekurt

Its a barrel chipper i dont know if that is good or not I dont know how to do pictures.

I think you mean "drum" chipper. I have used a Lindig many years ago. You need somebody to go over it to check the rotor bearings and see if the knife bolts and, if I remember, the adjusters on the back of the knives are not seized. The engine is sufficient if it has good compression. Is it a 12 inch throat or a 16 inch throat? The big one is preferable for flywheel effect.

If all checks out good it will be a good unit for a part timer like you. Try to get a manual out of the seller. How much do they want $ for it. Prob worth around $3k in top shape.

Apocalypsse · 2nd March 2009, 07:24 PM

My boss had 3 of those types, he calls them 'chuck and duck' chippers.

24th February 2009, 03:22 PM	#1
kylekurt Sappling Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: idaho Posts: 15	buying a chipper theres a 1980 lindig chipper with a 351 on it and it has been completely gone through worth. They want 4500 bucks for it. Ive never owned one and I only do this part time.

25th February 2009, 09:34 PM	#2
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: buying a chipper Got any pics/other info about the unit?

1st March 2009, 05:31 AM	#3
kylekurt Sappling Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: idaho Posts: 15	Re: buying a chipper Its a barrel chipper i dont know if that is good or not I dont know how to do pictures.

2nd March 2009, 07:24 PM	#5
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: buying a chipper My boss had 3 of those types, he calls them 'chuck and duck' chippers.

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