carlton chippers

Ace Master · 15th October 2007, 10:27 PM

Has any one had much to do with carlton chippers and how do they perform against bandit chippers.

Drouin Tree Service · 15th October 2007, 10:57 PM

Never knew they made chippers!

Ace Master · 15th October 2007, 11:38 PM

they only make disc 12,15 and a 18in just new in the market, same style as a disc bandit

Ace Master · 15th October 2007, 11:48 PM

sorry they do a 6 and 9 inch aswell dont think their in Oz yet.

Ace Master · 16th October 2007, 01:28 PM

do you know someone that has one or used them whats are they like compeared to bandits.

Steve Tipton · 16th October 2007, 04:50 PM

We're looking into them at the moment. The're sold by Red Roo in Sydney. Specs look good, similar to Bandit as you say.
I expect them to be ok, their grinders are bullet proof.

shaggs · 16th October 2007, 11:25 PM

Is that the Carlton chippers being sold by Red Roo Quintrex? I know that Woodsman Chippers are being sold by Red Roo at the moment. They have some videos on their website.
RED ROO - Commercial Outdoor Power Equipment

Steve Tipton · 17th October 2007, 09:53 PM

I have been told that Red Roo are now selling Carlton, as well as Woodsman, and that they bought the Stumpmaster machine brand from Tony Palmer, Agtrac Aust. Don't know for sure though.

Ace Master · 18th October 2007, 12:48 AM

what size are you looking to get, do they come with a winch, any extras aswell, how are they priced?

shaggs · 18th October 2007, 01:20 AM

Agtrac Aust (Tony) developed two stump grinders as far as i know. A stump humper clone and another. Red roo have taken over the manufacture of these i think. There was also something about this in an arbor age not too long ago. Red Roo already have a couple of their own type grinders, and with the Carlton they must have the largest range going? I have one of their basic models 16hp bought years and years ago. Haven't been able to kill it and geez it has worked for me. Simple yet tough.

Paramount · 9th November 2007, 07:17 AM

Hey I am new with this site but I did have a brand new Carlton 12" chipper, all I can say they are not even close to that of a bandit. I used it for the very first time chipping up some apple trees and let me tell you the auto feed was all messed up so I had to reset that, it kept blowing fuses, and best of all the fan which cools the coolant on the John Deere engine stopped working so I had to strap my echo backpack to it and blow through the ratiator. What a piece of garbage......

shaggs · 9th November 2007, 11:46 AM

Any pics Paramount?

Ace Master · 9th November 2007, 12:21 PM

Paramount-Welcome aboard.
Our 14" bandit had to be reset when we first had it new. it seems that they must set the auto-feed lower for softer timber,l for hardwood chipping it must be set higher. How long did you have the carlton chipper for? How did you go with the after-sales service about these problems? It seems that no matter what you buy these days, there always seems to be teething problems with them. The back-up service is really what counts these days.

Red Roo · 16th July 2008, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace Master

sorry they do a 6 and 9 inch aswell dont think their in Oz yet.

Hi all,

Just found this forum and thought I might be able to answer some questions.

Red Roo spent over a year working with JP Carlton to secure the distributorship for Australia and the equipment is spec built for them. Red Roo is the only Carlton distributor worldwide to have been granted the rights to market Carlton equipment under a private label.

The 1260 6" is available now in Australia with either a 35hp Vanguard or 33hp Kubota turbo diesel.

The 1790 9" units are due in a couple weeks and have either an 88hp or 99hp Kubota turbo diesel.

The 2012 12" units are available now are equipped with a John Deere 140hp 4.5l turbo diesel. Winch standard.

Carlton began manufacturing chippers in response to Bandit building grinders. JP Carlton sold a lot of Bandit chippers (they were a Bandit dealer) and it is no secret they used the Bandit units as templates - same as Bandit used the Carlton grinders as a template.

The 18" Carlton disc unit is not imported into Australia and Red Roo has no plans to do so.

In the interest of full disclosure, I work for Red Roo.

Cheers!

Red Roo · 16th July 2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggs

Agtrac Aust (Tony) developed two stump grinders as far as i know. A stump humper clone and another. Red roo have taken over the manufacture of these i think. There was also something about this in an arbor age not too long ago. Red Roo already have a couple of their own type grinders, and with the Carlton they must have the largest range going? I have one of their basic models 16hp bought years and years ago. Haven't been able to kill it and geez it has worked for me. Simple yet tough.

Red Roo bought the rights to Tony Palmer's AgTrak Stump Master SM2 in May of 2007. This was after an extensive period of working with Tony and marketing the unit with him. The SM2 had a series of improvements made and was renamed the SHP400. Series 2 has just been released.

The SG350 was in fact developed from the basic Dosko design, however a number of changes / improvements have been made to this unit. The most noticeable difference is the strengthened frame/chassis - one piece laser cut and cnc folded.

Red Roo · 17th July 2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

A mob in Burleigh on the Gold Coast sell them now. Dont have their details though.

Hope this clears up any questions:

Done it · 17th July 2008, 01:43 AM

Glad you said you work for Redroo, I nearly missed that.

The SPH400 is a really good machine. I've known Tony for a long time & was sorry to see him retire, but everyone has to sometime.

If I was buying a new machine now, for my type of work, that would be the one.

Red Roo · 17th July 2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paramount

Hey I am new with this site but I did have a brand new Carlton 12" chipper, all I can say they are not even close to that of a bandit. I used it for the very first time chipping up some apple trees and let me tell you the auto feed was all messed up so I had to reset that, it kept blowing fuses, and best of all the fan which cools the coolant on the John Deere engine stopped working so I had to strap my echo backpack to it and blow through the ratiator. What a piece of garbage......

How was this issue resolved? Cant imagine Carlton / John Deere walking away from a problem such as this.

Steve Tipton · 17th July 2008, 10:00 PM

A guy I work with occasionally got a 12" Carlton disc about 3 months ago, maybe the first one in sydney.
It's a Bandit 250 on steroids! Great machine and good value.

Red Roo · 17th September 2008, 11:28 PM

Quintrex,

Think this is the one you are referring to...

Steve Tipton · 18th September 2008, 07:32 PM

That's it.
Working with Dave tomorrow actually.

Drouin Tree Service · 18th September 2008, 08:57 PM

Thats a big call that its a 250 on steroids,But coming from Quintrex

Steve Tipton · 22nd September 2008, 06:26 PM

Yep, the Carlton is very similar to the Bandit, only seems to be stronger. Also has a hydraulic oil cooler fitted, which should help when chipping all day.
No slight meant to Bandit 250, I think they're a good machine too. The Carlton just seems more robust to me.
Just for the record, I have owned about 20 chippers over the years, Deveson Jahn, Macquarrie, Vermeer, Rivett, Austchip and Bandit. Some were great and some not so great, but all did the job.
Now, doing mostly cherry picker hire, I see a great range of other people's gear working every day.
I really like the new Bandit 1590 drum as well.

Roller · 25th September 2008, 09:32 AM

I haven't seen one Carlton chipper in the UK or the Rayco chipper for that matter

L2L · 21st June 2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roller

I haven't seen one Carlton chipper in the UK or the Rayco chipper for that matter

i have a bandit 250 xp , an old machine but a good one , ive operated quite a few chippers in my time , this bandit has been the best ,hardly any trouble in over 2 years of running , done itself proud ! am looking @ updating it soon , but gonna be tough to find a better chipper for it's size . im interested to hear more about the red roo machines & compare apples so to speak !!!

Mark Wang · 16th September 2010, 07:54 PM

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If you have any interest on our chippers, please contact our dealer in your Australia market.
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You'll find the best tractor wood chippers there.

15th October 2007, 10:27 PM	#1
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 387	carlton chippers Has any one had much to do with carlton chippers and how do they perform against bandit chippers. __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master Last edited by Ace Master; 15th October 2007 at 11:50 PM.

15th October 2007, 10:57 PM	#2
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	Re: carlton chippers Never knew they made chippers! __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

15th October 2007, 11:38 PM	#3
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 387	Re: carlton chippers they only make disc 12,15 and a 18in just new in the market, same style as a disc bandit __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

15th October 2007, 11:48 PM	#4
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 387	Re: carlton chippers sorry they do a 6 and 9 inch aswell dont think their in Oz yet. __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

16th October 2007, 01:28 PM	#5
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 387	Re: carlton chippers do you know someone that has one or used them whats are they like compeared to bandits. __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

16th October 2007, 04:50 PM	#6
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: carlton chippers We're looking into them at the moment. The're sold by Red Roo in Sydney. Specs look good, similar to Bandit as you say. I expect them to be ok, their grinders are bullet proof.

16th October 2007, 11:25 PM	#7
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Re: carlton chippers Is that the Carlton chippers being sold by Red Roo Quintrex? I know that Woodsman Chippers are being sold by Red Roo at the moment. They have some videos on their website. RED ROO - Commercial Outdoor Power Equipment

17th October 2007, 09:53 PM	#8
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: carlton chippers I have been told that Red Roo are now selling Carlton, as well as Woodsman, and that they bought the Stumpmaster machine brand from Tony Palmer, Agtrac Aust. Don't know for sure though.

18th October 2007, 12:48 AM	#9
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 387	Re: carlton chippers what size are you looking to get, do they come with a winch, any extras aswell, how are they priced? __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

18th October 2007, 01:20 AM	#10
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Re: carlton chippers Agtrac Aust (Tony) developed two stump grinders as far as i know. A stump humper clone and another. Red roo have taken over the manufacture of these i think. There was also something about this in an arbor age not too long ago. Red Roo already have a couple of their own type grinders, and with the Carlton they must have the largest range going? I have one of their basic models 16hp bought years and years ago. Haven't been able to kill it and geez it has worked for me. Simple yet tough.

9th November 2007, 07:17 AM	#11
Paramount I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Milford Posts: 1	Re: carlton chippers Hey I am new with this site but I did have a brand new Carlton 12" chipper, all I can say they are not even close to that of a bandit. I used it for the very first time chipping up some apple trees and let me tell you the auto feed was all messed up so I had to reset that, it kept blowing fuses, and best of all the fan which cools the coolant on the John Deere engine stopped working so I had to strap my echo backpack to it and blow through the ratiator. What a piece of garbage......

9th November 2007, 11:46 AM	#12
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Re: carlton chippers Any pics Paramount?

9th November 2007, 12:21 PM	#13
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 387	Re: carlton chippers Paramount-Welcome aboard. Our 14" bandit had to be reset when we first had it new. it seems that they must set the auto-feed lower for softer timber,l for hardwood chipping it must be set higher. How long did you have the carlton chipper for? How did you go with the after-sales service about these problems? It seems that no matter what you buy these days, there always seems to be teething problems with them. The back-up service is really what counts these days. __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

17th July 2008, 01:43 AM	#17
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 784	Re: carlton chippers Glad you said you work for Redroo, I nearly missed that. The SPH400 is a really good machine. I've known Tony for a long time & was sorry to see him retire, but everyone has to sometime. If I was buying a new machine now, for my type of work, that would be the one.

17th July 2008, 10:00 PM	#19
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: carlton chippers A guy I work with occasionally got a 12" Carlton disc about 3 months ago, maybe the first one in sydney. It's a Bandit 250 on steroids! Great machine and good value. __________________ Heightmaster

18th September 2008, 07:32 PM	#21
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: carlton chippers That's it. Working with Dave tomorrow actually. __________________ Heightmaster

18th September 2008, 08:57 PM	#22
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	Re: carlton chippers Thats a big call that its a 250 on steroids,But coming from Quintrex __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

22nd September 2008, 06:26 PM	#23
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: carlton chippers Yep, the Carlton is very similar to the Bandit, only seems to be stronger. Also has a hydraulic oil cooler fitted, which should help when chipping all day. No slight meant to Bandit 250, I think they're a good machine too. The Carlton just seems more robust to me. Just for the record, I have owned about 20 chippers over the years, Deveson Jahn, Macquarrie, Vermeer, Rivett, Austchip and Bandit. Some were great and some not so great, but all did the job. Now, doing mostly cherry picker hire, I see a great range of other people's gear working every day. I really like the new Bandit 1590 drum as well. __________________ Heightmaster

25th September 2008, 09:32 AM	#24
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 143	Re: carlton chippers I haven't seen one Carlton chipper in the UK or the Rayco chipper for that matter __________________ www.arboraeration.co.uk Tree healthcare specialists covering the UK

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