Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia

ARGTrees · 7th November 2007, 04:35 AM

Ok here goes. My understanding is that you can import chippers into Australia with out incuring import tax if they have been run for 300hrs.

I only buy 170hp vermeer 1800xl with winches. List price over in Aus $93,000 + GST (10%).

From looking at the prices in the US I could pick up machine with 300hrs for between 30 - 40K. And with a conversion rate of 0.93 you do the maths.

I would like to look at importing from US to Aus. Anyone have contacts or interested in getting involved from the US. Obviously will make deal attractive to both parties. No hurry next 3 - 6 months fine.

All opinions welcome!!!!

a_lopa · 7th November 2007, 08:29 PM

I thought it was 10% import 10% GST???

defex · 7th November 2007, 09:26 PM

Do you guys use bandits? I heard vermeer tend to break down alot more than other brands.

a_lopa · 7th November 2007, 10:53 PM

Used them all one time or another,Bandit chippers are good.

ARG ive heard this guy is a straight shooter...

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ARGTrees · 8th November 2007, 12:58 AM

Yes I think you still have to pay the GST, but I think there is and addition 25% import tax on a new machine/one with less than 300 hrs, which would kill the saving somewhat.

Just had a look at CALIFORNIA TREE EQUIPMENT, will send him an email and see what he has coming up. thanks

a_lopa · 8th November 2007, 01:12 AM

I know a import broker 30years exp, he is going to call me tommorow with the exact things needed.As its going to be road registered there may well be some paperwork involved.

But he said theres LOTS of interest in imports from the USA at the moment...

ARGTrees · 8th November 2007, 01:19 AM

As far as reliability goes, very impressed. I run four of them at the moment and have very little dramas. I also get exceptional customer service which goes a long long way!!!

I'm not saying they don't break down, they do, but it is normally through operator error. But you expect a little of that when you hire them out.

I have looked at the bandits and have not gone with them because:

customer service is a two hours drive from my house (out near ipswich)

lots of levers and things

Vermeers and are covered in and pretty much idiot proof.

shaggs · 8th November 2007, 04:44 PM

hey arg
I think to import a "vehicle" you have to pay and do paperwork with DOTARS (Dept of transport....etc). Just check this out as the paperwork can take a while.
Good Luck

Quintrex · 8th November 2007, 11:18 PM

It can be done economically. A friend of mine privately imported a BC 1800A and a 672 grinder on seperate occasions. Both were low hour used machines from USA.

Ekka · 9th November 2007, 12:33 AM

well, get that friend of yours a posting here and lets milk his brains.

a_lopa · 9th November 2007, 12:52 AM

Got told today the most it would cost would be $1600 (if spending 28k) maybe nothing for import tax...Ill know more next week,It was mainly quarintine they were interested in getting some info off.

shaggs · 9th November 2007, 01:06 AM

Lopa, does that include freight to Oz? Do they stick it in a container. If so alot of other goodies could go in there.

ARGTrees · 9th November 2007, 03:33 PM

thats it I think you can get 3 in a forty footer and ???????? chainsaws!!!

a_lopa · 9th November 2007, 03:48 PM

Im just budgeting on 28k chipper/freight landed in melbourne...then ill pay freight forwarding co to do paperwork customs/quarantine after the 28k..

Ekka · 9th November 2007, 08:51 PM

Yeah, like a 25hp Kohler for my stump grinder, buggers want around $4k here and only $1700 USD!

JayD · 9th November 2007, 09:40 PM

I would say at a guess being a second hand wood processing machine customs would want it water blasted in the states and fumigated???? They seem to freak out over wooden product on that show at the airport with customs, but it sure sounds good to me,JayD sit's here twidleing his finger's..LOL Keep us updated.

a_lopa · 10th November 2007, 12:44 AM

Heres what im after... Carlton 15X Wood Chipper - (eBay item 280171287937 end time Nov-17-07 18:03:46 PST)

7th November 2007, 04:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
ARGTrees Sappling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 34	Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia Ok here goes. My understanding is that you can import chippers into Australia with out incuring import tax if they have been run for 300hrs. I only buy 170hp vermeer 1800xl with winches. List price over in Aus $93,000 + GST (10%). From looking at the prices in the US I could pick up machine with 300hrs for between 30 - 40K. And with a conversion rate of 0.93 you do the maths. I would like to look at importing from US to Aus. Anyone have contacts or interested in getting involved from the US. Obviously will make deal attractive to both parties. No hurry next 3 - 6 months fine. All opinions welcome!!!! __________________ ARGtrees Truck and Chipper Hire Australia

7th November 2007, 08:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 903	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia I thought it was 10% import 10% GST??? __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory

7th November 2007, 09:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
defex Sappling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia Do you guys use bandits? I heard vermeer tend to break down alot more than other brands.

7th November 2007, 10:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 903	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia Used them all one time or another,Bandit chippers are good. ARG ive heard this guy is a straight shooter... CALIFORNIA TREE EQUIPMENT __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory

8th November 2007, 12:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
ARGTrees Sappling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 34	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia Yes I think you still have to pay the GST, but I think there is and addition 25% import tax on a new machine/one with less than 300 hrs, which would kill the saving somewhat. Just had a look at CALIFORNIA TREE EQUIPMENT, will send him an email and see what he has coming up. thanks __________________ ARGtrees Truck and Chipper Hire Australia

8th November 2007, 01:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 903	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia I know a import broker 30years exp, he is going to call me tommorow with the exact things needed.As its going to be road registered there may well be some paperwork involved. But he said theres LOTS of interest in imports from the USA at the moment... __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory

8th November 2007, 01:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
ARGTrees Sappling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 34	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia As far as reliability goes, very impressed. I run four of them at the moment and have very little dramas. I also get exceptional customer service which goes a long long way!!! I'm not saying they don't break down, they do, but it is normally through operator error. But you expect a little of that when you hire them out. I have looked at the bandits and have not gone with them because: customer service is a two hours drive from my house (out near ipswich) lots of levers and things Vermeers and are covered in and pretty much idiot proof. __________________ ARGtrees Truck and Chipper Hire Australia

8th November 2007, 04:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 464	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia hey arg I think to import a "vehicle" you have to pay and do paperwork with DOTARS (Dept of transport....etc). Just check this out as the paperwork can take a while. Good Luck

8th November 2007, 11:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Quintrex Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 480	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia It can be done economically. A friend of mine privately imported a BC 1800A and a 672 grinder on seperate occasions. Both were low hour used machines from USA.

9th November 2007, 12:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,405	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia well, get that friend of yours a posting here and lets milk his brains. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

9th November 2007, 12:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 903	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia Got told today the most it would cost would be $1600 (if spending 28k) maybe nothing for import tax...Ill know more next week,It was mainly quarintine they were interested in getting some info off. __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory

9th November 2007, 01:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 464	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia Lopa, does that include freight to Oz? Do they stick it in a container. If so alot of other goodies could go in there.

9th November 2007, 03:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
ARGTrees Sappling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 34	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia thats it I think you can get 3 in a forty footer and ???????? chainsaws!!! __________________ ARGtrees Truck and Chipper Hire Australia

9th November 2007, 03:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 903	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia Im just budgeting on 28k chipper/freight landed in melbourne...then ill pay freight forwarding co to do paperwork customs/quarantine after the 28k.. __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory

9th November 2007, 08:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,405	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia Yeah, like a 25hp Kohler for my stump grinder, buggers want around $4k here and only $1700 USD! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

9th November 2007, 09:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
JayD Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 977	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia I would say at a guess being a second hand wood processing machine customs would want it water blasted in the states and fumigated???? They seem to freak out over wooden product on that show at the airport with customs, but it sure sounds good to me,JayD sit's here twidleing his finger's..LOL Keep us updated. __________________ Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory

10th November 2007, 12:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 903	Re: Vermeer 1800 xl Chippers to Australia Heres what im after... Carlton 15X Wood Chipper - (eBay item 280171287937 end time Nov-17-07 18:03:46 PST) __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory