just bought a chipper

osb_mail · 30th July 2007, 01:48 PM

I just bought my first chipper brush bandit 90 . It is in fair condition I hope it works out for me .Any maintenance tips you guys have for me .

Eric Frei · 30th July 2007, 02:37 PM

How about a pic?

Cant really go wrong with a Bandit, sharp knives and grease bearings, no chipping steel!

TreeCo · 30th July 2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osb_mail

I just bought my first chipper brush bandit 90 . It is in fair condition I hope it works out for me .Any maintenance tips you guys have for me .

Learn what the bed knife is and it's maintaince.
Keep sharp knives.
Lube daily the disc and feed roller bearings.
Keep clean air filters on hand.
Oil changes of course.
Make sure hydraulic oil is in good shape. It draws moisture and gets milky looking when bad.
Make sure no foreign objects get into the chipper.

Make sure it is firmly attached to your truck!

NEVER OPEN THE DISC COVER WHILE THE DISC IS TURNING!

NEVER REACH INTO THE INPUT CHUTE. PUSH THINGS THROUGH WITH OTHER LIMBS.

Steve Tipton · 30th July 2007, 07:27 PM

Bed knife/ anvil clearance and condition is critical. Sharp knives wont help much if anvil is rounded. Too much clearance will produce stringy mulch and increase chance of clogging output chute. These machines are great with 80hp Perkins and lift and crush fitted. 46 and 60 hp are a bit under gunned.Dull knives will increase vibration and cause cracking of frame etc. every service, check tapered pins from drive motors to feed rollers are secure.

osb_mail · 30th July 2007, 09:18 PM

This has a 90hp duetz motor it is a 1994 so it has been used but about the best I could get for the money . I will get some pictures by the end of the week .It came with 2 sets of new knives and one used set .

Steve Tipton · 30th July 2007, 09:28 PM

Deutz are great motor too, although parts are expensive. being air cooled is a big plus!

Tree Machine · 30th July 2007, 10:42 PM

A 90 Deutz is a good powerplant. Follow the advice from above, you should be very pleased.

TrevMcRev · 30th July 2007, 11:00 PM

Ha, we did a little prune job on a red gum for Deutz Australia today at their Main office. Clearing back from the Deutz flagpole!

osb_mail · 1st August 2007, 09:29 AM

I am kind of new to chipper maintenance so I might ask some dumb questions, so bear with me . I am going to try and get some pictures posted tonight .

osb_mail · 4th August 2007, 01:26 PM

I was going to take pictures today but my battery's were I will try again tomorrow.

Eric Frei · 4th August 2007, 01:30 PM

Hey

As a matter of interest, how many hours on that machine and what did you pay for it in USA?

Aussies, when we know that tell me what you think it would sell for here?

osb_mail · 4th August 2007, 01:53 PM

The hours are a big question it does not have a hour meter because it is not the original motor . the machine is a 1994 model not sure on the year of the motor I paid $3900us dollars for it . It is about only thing I could find that size in my price range .

osb_mail · 4th August 2007, 01:56 PM

I far as local I think it is the best deal I was going to come across .

Streyken · 4th August 2007, 01:58 PM

Nice buy. Here you probably would have paid at least half of what a new machine would go for. I looked for a used machine, but the only one I could find was only 4k less than a new one!

osb_mail · 4th August 2007, 02:02 PM

I am not really sure what they go for new but I would guess 3times what I paid . I probably put about 2 solid hours on it today seem run pretty good . I think Iam going to change hydro fluid tomorrow any tips

Streyken · 4th August 2007, 02:04 PM

Here the 90 is around the 30K mark!

osb_mail · 4th August 2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Streyken

Nice buy. Here you probably would have paid at least half of what a new machine would go for. I looked for a used machine, but the only one I could find was only 4k less than a new one!

Yeah for as hard as these machine get ran they really dont seem to lose much value .

osb_mail · 4th August 2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streyken

Here the 90 is around the 30K mark!

I not sure but I was guessing around 15k to 20 new around here

Tree Machine · 4th August 2007, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osb_mail

Yeah for as hard as these machine get ran they really dont seem to lose much value .

That's because they are designed to make your work easier and earn you greater income. You buy a chipper because it is more an investment than a tool. The way you do your cleanups will never be the same.

You'll be able to pay for your machine in the frame of a month, so unless the thing crashes and burns, you found yourself a deal. I'm really happy for you.

The way a machine gerts run 'hard' is running it with filthy oil, running it with dull knives, overworking the thing with too big or too many limbs at once, having the anvil not set right, what else? bad hydraulic fluid.

All those things can be avoided. Your 'new' engine should run all day, for years, and a 90 HP, I'd have to say, that's pretty phat. Almost overpowered, if there could be such a thing.

If that deal would have come across my plate, I'd have had to buy it without really needing it.

Here's where to get your knives. They come to our treecare shows. They sell a high quality chipper knife, and resharpen your old ones. I imagine they'll run you about $25 per knife. Do you have an air impact wrench and a compressor?

osb_mail · 4th August 2007, 11:06 PM

I dont have a impact wrench but I do have have access to one . I also got 2 sets of new knives with it .

Eric Frei · 4th August 2007, 11:25 PM

You got a bargain alright.

TM is spot on the money, clean oil and warm an engine up, cool it down, it'll last a very long time.

For what a gallon or two of oil costs it always amazes me how people dont change it often enough.

I have a small 2600cc 4 cylinder 4wd that's done 300,000kms and still not using oil or smoking. I bought it with 100K on the clock and it tows around almost 2 tonnes of crap everyday. Good habits bring good results.

Tree Machine · 5th August 2007, 10:00 AM

True dat.

Kick us down some pictures!

Steve Tipton · 5th August 2007, 06:08 PM

New 9" Bandit about $50k in Aust, good used machines around $20k. Check out www.maynepublishing.com.au, click Arbor Age then classifieds to see what's on offer here.
It's very important to change hyd oil and filter regularly as it is hydroscopic and absorbs water that can cause corrosion internally. Also regular oil changes to Deutz motor just as important.
The owners manual for your machine will help a lot with maintenance advice.
Steve

Steve Tipton · 5th August 2007, 06:10 PM

Osb mail,
It's best to change oil when it's hot too! Lets more of the crap out.

osb_mail · 6th August 2007, 12:18 AM

osb_mail · 6th August 2007, 12:20 AM

osb_mail · 6th August 2007, 12:20 AM

There is a few pictures of it .

osb_mail · 6th August 2007, 01:20 PM

well it looks like the pictures are not showing up I will try again tomorrow

Drouin Tree Service · 6th August 2007, 01:59 PM

Are you clicking the upload button once you have the file come over???

osb_mail · 14th August 2007, 12:18 AM

30th July 2007, 01:48 PM	#1
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 202	just bought a chipper I just bought my first chipper brush bandit 90 . It is in fair condition I hope it works out for me .Any maintenance tips you guys have for me .

30th July 2007, 02:37 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	How about a pic? Cant really go wrong with a Bandit, sharp knives and grease bearings, no chipping steel! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

30th July 2007, 09:28 PM	#6
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Chipper Deutz are great motor too, although parts are expensive. being air cooled is a big plus!

4th August 2007, 01:30 PM	#11
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	Hey As a matter of interest, how many hours on that machine and what did you pay for it in USA? Aussies, when we know that tell me what you think it would sell for here? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

4th August 2007, 01:58 PM	#14
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	Nice buy. Here you probably would have paid at least half of what a new machine would go for. I looked for a used machine, but the only one I could find was only 4k less than a new one! __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

30th July 2007, 07:27 PM	#4
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Bed knife/ anvil clearance and condition is critical. Sharp knives wont help much if anvil is rounded. Too much clearance will produce stringy mulch and increase chance of clogging output chute. These machines are great with 80hp Perkins and lift and crush fitted. 46 and 60 hp are a bit under gunned.Dull knives will increase vibration and cause cracking of frame etc. every service, check tapered pins from drive motors to feed rollers are secure.

30th July 2007, 09:18 PM	#5
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 202	This has a 90hp duetz motor it is a 1994 so it has been used but about the best I could get for the money . I will get some pictures by the end of the week .It came with 2 sets of new knives and one used set .

30th July 2007, 10:42 PM	#7
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 952	A 90 Deutz is a good powerplant. Follow the advice from above, you should be very pleased.

30th July 2007, 11:00 PM	#8
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Ha, we did a little prune job on a red gum for Deutz Australia today at their Main office. Clearing back from the Deutz flagpole!

1st August 2007, 09:29 AM	#9
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 202	I am kind of new to chipper maintenance so I might ask some dumb questions, so bear with me . I am going to try and get some pictures posted tonight .

4th August 2007, 01:26 PM	#10
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 202	I was going to take pictures today but my battery's were I will try again tomorrow.

4th August 2007, 01:53 PM	#12
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 202	The hours are a big question it does not have a hour meter because it is not the original motor . the machine is a 1994 model not sure on the year of the motor I paid $3900us dollars for it . It is about only thing I could find that size in my price range .

4th August 2007, 01:56 PM	#13
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 202	I far as local I think it is the best deal I was going to come across .

4th August 2007, 02:02 PM	#15
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 202	I am not really sure what they go for new but I would guess 3times what I paid . I probably put about 2 solid hours on it today seem run pretty good . I think Iam going to change hydro fluid tomorrow any tips

4th August 2007, 02:04 PM	#16
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	Here the 90 is around the 30K mark! __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

4th August 2007, 11:06 PM	#20
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 202	I dont have a impact wrench but I do have have access to one . I also got 2 sets of new knives with it .

4th August 2007, 11:25 PM	#21
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	You got a bargain alright. TM is spot on the money, clean oil and warm an engine up, cool it down, it'll last a very long time. For what a gallon or two of oil costs it always amazes me how people dont change it often enough. I have a small 2600cc 4 cylinder 4wd that's done 300,000kms and still not using oil or smoking. I bought it with 100K on the clock and it tows around almost 2 tonnes of crap everyday. Good habits bring good results. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

5th August 2007, 10:00 AM	#22
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 952	True dat. Kick us down some pictures!

5th August 2007, 06:08 PM	#23
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	New 9" Bandit about $50k in Aust, good used machines around $20k. Check out www.maynepublishing.com.au, click Arbor Age then classifieds to see what's on offer here. It's very important to change hyd oil and filter regularly as it is hydroscopic and absorbs water that can cause corrosion internally. Also regular oil changes to Deutz motor just as important. The owners manual for your machine will help a lot with maintenance advice. Steve

5th August 2007, 06:10 PM	#24
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Osb mail, It's best to change oil when it's hot too! Lets more of the crap out.

6th August 2007, 12:18 AM	#25
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 202

6th August 2007, 12:20 AM	#26
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 202

6th August 2007, 01:20 PM	#28
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 202	well it looks like the pictures are not showing up I will try again tomorrow

6th August 2007, 01:59 PM	#29
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Are you clicking the upload button once you have the file come over??? __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

14th August 2007, 12:18 AM	#30
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 202

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