When did Austchip go broke ?

Sunraysia Tree Solutions · 13th May 2010, 11:42 AM

Was in Melbourne the other week, went to go and visit Austchip to see what stuff he had available and no longer in factory. It was located in viewtech rd Roville ? just up from ENSPEC. Bandit dealer said owner sold the buisness and the new owner went broke ? Pity he made good machines, owners rarely got rid of them under 6000 hrs.

Morbark - RSA · 13th May 2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatkoala

Was in Melbourne the other week, went to go and visit Austchip to see what stuff he had available and no longer in factory. It was located in viewtech rd Roville ? just up from ENSPEC. Bandit dealer said owner sold the buisness and the new owner went broke ? Pity he made good machines, owners rarely got rid of them under 6000 hrs.

Ive heard the same thing, but they might come back. Sad that an Aussie manufacturer is gone. Could use a few more...

Apocalypsse · 13th May 2010, 07:37 PM

They went broke a looooooooong time ago.

Steve Tipton · 13th May 2010, 07:58 PM

I have an Austchip 133 with 5700hrs on it, still goes great after 16 years.

MTS247 · 17th May 2010, 05:13 PM

bugger

arborjockey · 18th May 2010, 07:44 PM

bust out the pix

Garry Brockley · 20th May 2010, 06:52 PM

this is a little 225 they do

Daniel Janjic · 15th June 2010, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galbee

this is a little 225 they do

Did, not do...

Anyone have any warranty issues?

Garry Brockley · 16th June 2010, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dano

Did, not do...

Anyone have any warranty issues?

what do you mean did not do? is this made by some one else and renamed as auschip or what, kind of says it all over it even has the contact details on the front

Daniel Janjic · 16th June 2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Galbee

what do you mean did not do? is this made by some one else and renamed as auschip or what, kind of says it all over it even has the contact details on the front

Forgive me if I'm wrong but it appears the company Auschip that made that chipper went broke and is no longer in business. So they did make it but no longer do...

So I was wondering about service and warranties in case one of those nice little chippers became available. Or would it be like buying a MG a few years ago?

Drouin Tree Service · 16th June 2010, 04:24 PM

That model is a good model IMO you could buy alot worse,Parts arn't a problem there not a sophisticated machine!

Garry Brockley · 16th June 2010, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dano

Forgive me if I'm wrong but it appears the company Auschip that made that chipper went broke and is no longer in business. So they did make it but no longer do...

So I was wondering about service and warranties in case one of those nice little chippers became available. Or would it be like buying a MG a few years ago?

My appologies i read it as "did not do" not "did make but not anymore" lost in translation
i have found a few people with parts over the last year. but i think warranties are now void

Apocalypsse · 16th June 2010, 07:22 PM

Unless you roll it down a hill and set it on fire its gonna last forever. My old boss had one and it was fkd bad but still worked.

Steve Tipton · 16th June 2010, 07:51 PM

All the parts are pretty basic. Standard size bearings, hydraulic components etc.
Any machine shop will keep them going.

Morbark - RSA · 16th June 2010, 08:34 PM

Austchip is broke and bought by another company that is only going to be making small handfed hire chippers for people like Kennards - back yard jobs.

No love Im afriad!

thebaz · 14th July 2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morbark - RSA

Austchip is broke and bought by another company that is only going to be making small handfed hire chippers for people like Kennards - back yard jobs.

No love Im afriad!

Hi.
first post.

I recently purchased and Austchip 4" chipper and wanted to get some bits and found out that indeed Austchip had gone from Rowville.
I believe that the business was sold and then folded.
I just got off the phone to Rod from "Prochip" the new owners, and he was very helpful. They are going to continue to service the 6" and up machines and will continue to make the 4" machine. Geoff the owner of Austchip is now working for Prochip, so the product will be the same.
Great forum by the way.
Baz

Sunraysia Tree Solutions · 15th July 2010, 08:46 PM

Could you give us Rod or Geoffs contact details ?
Cant seem to find them in the phone book ?

thebaz · 16th July 2010, 12:42 AM

Prochip Pty Ltd
9574 7550
4/173 Wellington Road Clayton Nth

Ian Gilbert · 7th October 2011, 07:37 AM

Hey sorry to revive such an old thread but I have an austchip 225, with quite a few hours on it.

Any-one got a manual?

Will swap a copy for anything - beer, cash, two goats and my first born son, my right arm, etc etc

Ian

Drouin Tree Service · 7th October 2011, 07:41 AM

The new owners should be able to get you a manual or put you onto whoever can.

Prochip Pty Ltd
9574 7550
4/173 Wellington Road Clayton Nth

13th May 2010, 11:42 AM	#1
Sunraysia Tree Solutions Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mildura Posts: 117	When did Austchip go broke ? Was in Melbourne the other week, went to go and visit Austchip to see what stuff he had available and no longer in factory. It was located in viewtech rd Roville ? just up from ENSPEC. Bandit dealer said owner sold the buisness and the new owner went broke ? Pity he made good machines, owners rarely got rid of them under 6000 hrs.

13th May 2010, 07:37 PM	#3
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: When did Austchip go broke ? They went broke a looooooooong time ago.

13th May 2010, 07:58 PM	#4
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Re: When did Austchip go broke ? I have an Austchip 133 with 5700hrs on it, still goes great after 16 years. __________________ Heightmaster

17th May 2010, 05:13 PM	#5
MTS247 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 218	Re: When did Austchip go broke ? bugger __________________ "Just cause i don't use it, don't make it wrong!"

18th May 2010, 07:44 PM	#6
arborjockey Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 259	Re: When did Austchip go broke ? bust out the pix

20th May 2010, 06:52 PM	#7
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: When did Austchip go broke ? this is a little 225 they do Attached Thumbnails __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

16th June 2010, 04:24 PM	#11
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,724	Re: When did Austchip go broke ? That model is a good model IMO you could buy alot worse,Parts arn't a problem there not a sophisticated machine! __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

16th June 2010, 07:22 PM	#13
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: When did Austchip go broke ? Unless you roll it down a hill and set it on fire its gonna last forever. My old boss had one and it was fkd bad but still worked.

16th June 2010, 07:51 PM	#14
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Re: When did Austchip go broke ? All the parts are pretty basic. Standard size bearings, hydraulic components etc. Any machine shop will keep them going. __________________ Heightmaster

16th June 2010, 08:34 PM	#15
Morbark - RSA Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ballarat Posts: 51	Re: When did Austchip go broke ? Austchip is broke and bought by another company that is only going to be making small handfed hire chippers for people like Kennards - back yard jobs. No love Im afriad!

15th July 2010, 08:46 PM	#17
Sunraysia Tree Solutions Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mildura Posts: 117	Re: When did Austchip go broke ? Could you give us Rod or Geoffs contact details ? Cant seem to find them in the phone book ?

16th July 2010, 12:42 AM	#18
thebaz Sappling Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: kilsyth Posts: 7	Re: When did Austchip go broke ? Prochip Pty Ltd 9574 7550 4/173 Wellington Road Clayton Nth

7th October 2011, 07:37 AM	#19
Ian Gilbert Sappling Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On the beach in sunny Vicco Posts: 8	Re: When did Austchip go broke ? Hey sorry to revive such an old thread but I have an austchip 225, with quite a few hours on it. Any-one got a manual? Will swap a copy for anything - beer, cash, two goats and my first born son, my right arm, etc etc Ian __________________ Clubbing baby seals since 1974

7th October 2011, 07:41 AM	#20
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,724	Re: When did Austchip go broke ? The new owners should be able to get you a manual or put you onto whoever can. Prochip Pty Ltd 9574 7550 4/173 Wellington Road Clayton Nth __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

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