chipper

simonslc · 19th June 2010, 02:14 AM

Hi, I am interested in purchasing a second hand chipper. We are a lawn renovation/Maintenance and gardening company. We feel that we could use a chipper in our business. As a rule, we don't buy second hand equipment, but in this case, we would prefer to buy a second hand "professional" unit as opposed to a (too)small chipper-as usually advertised in gardening magazines-capable of only chipping(mulching) branches to 100mm etc. Most of our "chipping" would be of green material, pruned or (as is becoming more frequent) storm damage material. Any help with brand name, size of chipper i.e 6-10"(?) would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou in advance, Simon SLC

Drouin Tree Service · 19th June 2010, 05:05 PM

I can sell you a vermeer BC1000 Xl Dec 04 85 hp Cummins engine with 3000hrs in good condition for $26,000 inc GST.

It will do your job perfectly and weighs 2 ton for easy towing.

Apocalypsse · 19th June 2010, 08:14 PM

Yea the BC1000XL does the job good. It just doesn't like things like Melaleuca styphelioides, chips its alright but because the roller relies on its weight to push down it has a hard time with the dense canopy of these trees. Everything else it takes with ease. Other options you have are Bandits/Chipstar/Austchip/Rayco/Morbark/more and more, depends on how big your branches are, you could probably get away with a 6" chipper that weighs under 1t.

simonslc · 20th June 2010, 08:32 AM

Thankyou for your replys. I think a towable chipper around 1 ton would be more suitable so if that is a 6" chipper then so be it ! Thanks again

Drouin Tree Service · 20th June 2010, 10:39 AM

Vermeer BC600XL chipper 320 Hrs

As new $17,000

Apocalypsse · 20th June 2010, 11:11 AM

The BC600XL is good, especially at what is it, 700ish kg? If you are looking for something more heavy duty the AustChip 150's are good, 45HP diesel but weigh in around 1.3t.

Morbark - RSA · 20th June 2010, 10:14 PM

Could get a brand new 6" chipper from Morbark with warrenty etc for only a few grand more...

19th June 2010, 02:14 AM	#1
simonslc I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: shepparton Posts: 3	chipper Hi, I am interested in purchasing a second hand chipper. We are a lawn renovation/Maintenance and gardening company. We feel that we could use a chipper in our business. As a rule, we don't buy second hand equipment, but in this case, we would prefer to buy a second hand "professional" unit as opposed to a (too)small chipper-as usually advertised in gardening magazines-capable of only chipping(mulching) branches to 100mm etc. Most of our "chipping" would be of green material, pruned or (as is becoming more frequent) storm damage material. Any help with brand name, size of chipper i.e 6-10"(?) would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou in advance, Simon SLC

19th June 2010, 05:05 PM	#2
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	Re: chipper I can sell you a vermeer BC1000 Xl Dec 04 85 hp Cummins engine with 3000hrs in good condition for $26,000 inc GST. It will do your job perfectly and weighs 2 ton for easy towing. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

19th June 2010, 08:14 PM	#3
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,154	Re: chipper Yea the BC1000XL does the job good. It just doesn't like things like Melaleuca styphelioides, chips its alright but because the roller relies on its weight to push down it has a hard time with the dense canopy of these trees. Everything else it takes with ease. Other options you have are Bandits/Chipstar/Austchip/Rayco/Morbark/more and more, depends on how big your branches are, you could probably get away with a 6" chipper that weighs under 1t.

20th June 2010, 08:32 AM	#4
simonslc I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: shepparton Posts: 3	Re: chipper Thankyou for your replys. I think a towable chipper around 1 ton would be more suitable so if that is a 6" chipper then so be it ! Thanks again

20th June 2010, 10:39 AM	#5
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	Re: chipper Vermeer BC600XL chipper 320 Hrs As new $17,000 Attached Thumbnails __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

20th June 2010, 11:11 AM	#6
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,154	Re: chipper The BC600XL is good, especially at what is it, 700ish kg? If you are looking for something more heavy duty the AustChip 150's are good, 45HP diesel but weigh in around 1.3t.

20th June 2010, 10:14 PM	#7
Morbark - RSA Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ballarat Posts: 51	Re: chipper Could get a brand new 6" chipper from Morbark with warrenty etc for only a few grand more...

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