chipper fixed on 4w pickup

becks · 19th May 2009, 08:48 AM

hi treeworld

I`m planning to get myself a new chipper. I`d like to fix it on my ford ranger pickup direct on the frame (270deg turnable). that makes it the same hight as on a trailor.
My opinion is, that I`m more mobile in gardens etc. and if nessessary I could
chip into my trailor.
is there any experienced person out there?
any ideas if good or not?

I hope to hear from you guys.

Thanks, becks

Drouin Tree Service · 19th May 2009, 10:56 AM

Ive used 12" chipper fixed onto the back of trucks,I cant see why not to do it.

They used a PTO on the gearbox to run the chipper and worked very well,Was German hydraulics as well.

TrevMcRev · 19th May 2009, 11:11 AM

Sounds like it could be a neat set up, especially if you often have jobs where the chips can remain on site.

Make sure you show us photos of the end result if you do build it.

Have you seen HolmenTrees set up in this thread?

The whole lot is on a trailer. Your idea sounds even more versatile.

Levi Parkin · 19th May 2009, 11:51 AM

I'd be fairly concerned about the weight on a vehicle as light as a ford ranger. Even if it's a 4x4, if the suspension is stock, you're going to be setting on your bumpstops. That is, unless you get a fairly light chipper.

becks · 20th May 2009, 11:52 PM

thanks for your replies!

alopa, what the .... means PTO?

flashd, the chipper (18cm) will have a weight about 1ton more or less. thats the (small) size we usually use bcause firewood is quite a deal at my place.

picts will follow when realised in sept/oct.

cheers, becks

Eric Frei · 21st May 2009, 09:14 AM

PTO = Power Take Off

Petre · 18th June 2009, 09:36 PM

Hi there,
check this rig out I dont know how to post a link but if you google this it should come up... trademe NZ Mercedes Benz Unimog 1300L . its for sale so I dont know how long it will be here for,I rung him up (a nice guy) apparently theres a few of them in NZ he saw them first in Germany,looks like a bigger version of what your after,a good idea, might make your truck rattly after a while ?
So many tools for so many applications.
Keep us posted I`d like to see what you come with,Cheers

Eric Frei · 18th June 2009, 11:02 PM

Bidding closes June 24th

Mercedes Benz Unimog 1300L for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand

I wonder if they used them at Tiananmen Square China!

TrevMcRev · 19th June 2009, 06:36 PM

Now THATS a bullbar!

Eric Frei · 19th June 2009, 10:51 PM

Well, probably plenty of them in NZ you know, drive along and make lamb patties!

Apocalypsse · 20th June 2009, 11:06 AM

Holy shit, if I had the money I would buy that thing. Nice strong engine too for the chipper, 120hp, ours only puts out like 24... Trees would be sucked through that thing.

windthrown · 20th June 2009, 04:23 PM

Hell with the chipper. That is one cool Mog.

Looks like a butchered Bandit chipper on that thing. Seems it would be easier if they just left it on a trailer.

Garry Brockley · 22nd June 2009, 09:07 AM

They are the vehicle of choice in the uk for serious comps i have a counterpart that is looking to buy one just like that. £75 k all in he loves his kit

19th May 2009, 08:48 AM	#1
becks Sappling Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: bremen,germany Posts: 22	chipper fixed on 4w pickup hi treeworld I`m planning to get myself a new chipper. I`d like to fix it on my ford ranger pickup direct on the frame (270deg turnable). that makes it the same hight as on a trailor. My opinion is, that I`m more mobile in gardens etc. and if nessessary I could chip into my trailor. is there any experienced person out there? any ideas if good or not? I hope to hear from you guys. Thanks, becks

19th May 2009, 10:56 AM	#2
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: chipper fixed on 4w pickup Ive used 12" chipper fixed onto the back of trucks,I cant see why not to do it. They used a PTO on the gearbox to run the chipper and worked very well,Was German hydraulics as well. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

19th May 2009, 11:11 AM	#3
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: chipper fixed on 4w pickup Sounds like it could be a neat set up, especially if you often have jobs where the chips can remain on site. Make sure you show us photos of the end result if you do build it. Have you seen HolmenTrees set up in this thread? The whole lot is on a trailer. Your idea sounds even more versatile.

19th May 2009, 11:51 AM	#4
Levi Parkin Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 213	Re: chipper fixed on 4w pickup I'd be fairly concerned about the weight on a vehicle as light as a ford ranger. Even if it's a 4x4, if the suspension is stock, you're going to be setting on your bumpstops. That is, unless you get a fairly light chipper.

20th May 2009, 11:52 PM	#5
becks Sappling Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: bremen,germany Posts: 22	Re: chipper fixed on 4w pickup thanks for your replies! alopa, what the .... means PTO? flashd, the chipper (18cm) will have a weight about 1ton more or less. thats the (small) size we usually use bcause firewood is quite a deal at my place. picts will follow when realised in sept/oct. cheers, becks

21st May 2009, 09:14 AM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	Re: chipper fixed on 4w pickup PTO = Power Take Off __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

18th June 2009, 09:36 PM	#7
Petre Sappling Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Whenuakite New Zealand Posts: 16	Re: chipper fixed on 4w pickup Hi there, check this rig out I dont know how to post a link but if you google this it should come up... trademe NZ Mercedes Benz Unimog 1300L . its for sale so I dont know how long it will be here for,I rung him up (a nice guy) apparently theres a few of them in NZ he saw them first in Germany,looks like a bigger version of what your after,a good idea, might make your truck rattly after a while ? So many tools for so many applications. Keep us posted I`d like to see what you come with,Cheers

18th June 2009, 11:02 PM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	Re: chipper fixed on 4w pickup Bidding closes June 24th Mercedes Benz Unimog 1300L for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand I wonder if they used them at Tiananmen Square China! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

19th June 2009, 06:36 PM	#9
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: chipper fixed on 4w pickup Now THATS a bullbar!

19th June 2009, 10:51 PM	#10
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	Re: chipper fixed on 4w pickup Well, probably plenty of them in NZ you know, drive along and make lamb patties! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

20th June 2009, 11:06 AM	#11
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: chipper fixed on 4w pickup Holy shit, if I had the money I would buy that thing. Nice strong engine too for the chipper, 120hp, ours only puts out like 24... Trees would be sucked through that thing.

20th June 2009, 04:23 PM	#12
windthrown Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,207	Re: chipper fixed on 4w pickup Hell with the chipper. That is one cool Mog. Looks like a butchered Bandit chipper on that thing. Seems it would be easier if they just left it on a trailer.

22nd June 2009, 09:07 AM	#13
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: chipper fixed on 4w pickup They are the vehicle of choice in the uk for serious comps i have a counterpart that is looking to buy one just like that. £75 k all in he loves his kit __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

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