Wanted small Chipper

Alby

Hi Guys new to the site! I was looking for a cheap 6 inch chipper. I mainly do small pruning work, and the odd removal. If anyone knows of anything please let me know, cheers

Apocalypsse

New or second hand? Try the Trading Post.

Alby

After something secondhand, cash is a bit of a struggle.

Apocalypsse

Decent 6" is still going for around 15-20k, can even try the auctions. Take a look at the sites for the manufacturers as they generally have some used equipment up for sale as well.

Alby

Does anyone know anything about the Austchip 150, there is one for sale in darwin not too sure how I will get it to Tas?? Has anyone bought a chipper sight unseen?

Cheers

Drouin Tree Service

There ok but not a patch on a decent bandit 6"-9"

Can be cheaper to just buy an older 12" it's more practical in the long run.

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Alby

Only running a 3 litre diesel may be a little hard on it. I like the idea of 1200kg, I currently pull a chipstar mx 180 and at 1.5t it is getting a little heavy.

MTS247

An austchip 150 is alot larger than a bandit 6 inch, it will pull much larger branches in ecpecialy if its got lift n crush.

just watch the drawbar on the austchip they have alot of weight on them and i know many have snapped, just get under her and have a look.

bandit 9 inch is a good machine.

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MTS247

austchip 6inch is 1500 kg +

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Apocalypsse

What kind of truck do you have?

Alby

I didn't realise it was that heavy it stated that it was 1200kg on the ad, cheeky! I only have an '04 hilux with chipper bin, not really into big removals rather look after trees hence the need for smaller gear.

Any ideas what you thin this would go for?

NEW AGE ARBOUR BANDIT 65 - Chipper/Shredder - ForestryHub Australia

Cheers

Done it

Vermeer here has one for $15,000.

They also have a Chipmaster 6" in Adelaide, $8000.
Chipmaster 6" Specialising in Trenchless Equipment & Directional Drilling

Alby

Unfortunately the chipmaster sold a few weeks ago

MTS247

Are you sure you want a smaller chipper

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Alby

Would love a bigger one but there are a couple of considerations,

1, The type of work I undertake

2, Weight of the machine so I don't kill my car

3, Financial restraints.

I currently use a 7 inch chipstar and reckon that is awesome but it just a tiny bit heavy when I load up my bus. I also like the ability of being able to maneuver smaller machines into tight spots.

I would eventually like to have a truck and bigger machine but baby steps to start is probably a good way to go.

Done it

Sorry. Typical of Vermeer here, they're pretty slack.

Secondhand 6" chippers are very rare. People just seem to hang onto them.

MTS247

you will only save a few hundred kg by going smaller, and it may not tow much better. but im sure you know what you need better than i do

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Alby

Not at all, appreciate the great feedback

TrevMcRev

HEY! That's my very own old chipper!

I put that toolbox on the mudguard & made up the bracket for that jerrycan holder.

I'll be buggered

It looks a wreck now, was mint when i sold it. Always under a carport or garaged, not weathered at all.

It had a good 1st 5 years of it's life, dunno what happened to it since.....

We did a lot of work with that machine, including big removals - just make lots of firewood!
Still quite a capable machine if you decide to upgrade to a small 2-3 tonner truck.

I ran it behind a Toyota Dyna 300.

Alby

Small world,

Take it that it aint worth a pinch of shite!

TrevMcRev

The bandit was either 980 or 1100kg, cant remember, but i used to unhook it and push it on my own back into the carport. And we'd often push it into back yards and chip into a pile if they wanna keep the mulch.

slartibartfast

If you buy a Bandit 65 with the Deutz Diesel make sure you change the timing belt. Most purchasers dont realise until too late and find the engine runs out of compression due to valves hitting pistons. Very expensive.

TrevMcRev

Could still be worth a look... Find out how many hrs on it now. Had about 980 when I sold it. The guy who bought it off me was a funny Vietnamese dude.

But get this for further coincidence... Driving down the road today I see HIM! Towing a newer Vermeer bc1000! Haven't spotted him for a good couple of years now.

Alby

Have been told that it is a '96 model. The hour clock is stuffed showing 350 hours, seems like someone has been playing with it. I would obviously have to spend a bit of cash on it to make it presentable.

TrevMcRev

The ad said 2x machines, 1996 & 2000 models, mine was the 2000 & thats the one the photos are of.

Alby

What do you think would be a resonable price?

Morbark - RSA

Folks,
Morbark NEW 6" chipper ~$20k + GST.
Weight:800kgs
HP: 27 Kohler




Let me know your thoughts!

Joe

Apocalypsse

Thats soo ugly but looks better than a whole lot of other 6" around. Is that price tag AUD? And a general question, how long does it generally take to receive a new chipper from the moment you order it?

Morbark - RSA

Delivery usually depends on what is in stock in Australia and what is in stock in the states. Prices are AUD.

Apocalypsse

Shame it wasnt in the last Arbor Age with the comparisons of the 6" chippers as it does look much longer than most.