Chipper Anybody using a Liberty Chipper?

[wedge40]

I looked at them but... 4" was to small, anything bigger needed more HP than what I have on my Kubota L3010. Please correct me if I am mistaken - do they make an affordable 6+" chipper that will run on 25hp HPO.

The main reason I went with the KPX/Liberty is because of the 185 pound flywheel and the large chute (even though I would never put anything bigger than 5" in it) to take brush without having to lop a lot.

It is a shame that they tried to cut corners because the main unit, i.e., drive balance, overall heft... it could have been a contender

Anyway, could have, should have... I've got to make do with what I have to work with. NO, I would never buy from KPX/Liberty again - AND - would not recommend to anyone AND would not try to sell this to anybody else... no matter how much I disliked them or didn't know them

I will have to work through the bugs. I cannot afford to throw good money after bad. Though it is disappointing, I will have to make the best of the choice I made.

Look at the bright side. You've learned more than you'd ever want to know about your liberty chipper and once you get a good anvil and set of knives you'll be good to go.

Wedge

 

[moot]

Look at the bright side. You've learned more than you'd ever want to know about your liberty chipper and once you get a good anvil and set of knives you'll be good to go.

Wedge

I've learned more about chippers in general, fastening systems/bolt grades, blade hardness/composition, etc... and on... and on...

There is always a cost for an education and I'm educated now...
Hope sharing is helping others...

 

[wedge40]

I've learned more about chippers in general, fastening systems/bolt grades, blade hardness/composition, etc... and on... and on...

There is always a cost for an education and I'm educated now...
Hope sharing is helping others...

I hope you also learned how to search TBN before you buy.
Wedge

 

[Rara Avis]

I've learned more about chippers in general, fastening systems/bolt grades, blade hardness/composition, etc... and on... and on...

There is always a cost for an education and I'm educated now...
Hope sharing is helping others...

Your posts have been very illuminating and great advertising for almost any other brand of wood chipper...except Liberty...

If the 4" Wallenstein is not right for you, here is another gentleman's search for the proper woodchipper...

Wood Chippers for Small Tractors

Some of the models are out of date, but the replacement units are similar to the models he talks about...

 

[Ranch_Hand_Supp]

Ron I had a heck of time getting my blades adjusted. Is there some trick that you might be able to share with us. I was thinking of gettinga a piece of 20 or 24 gauge steel about 6" wide and making gauge to set between the anvil and blade. My problem seemed to be that I didn't get what ever I was using to guage thickness parallel to the anvil and blade.

Wedge

My opinion/post is based on the Original Jinma Chipper.

I recommend removing the four bolts that hold the feed shoot on first.

Making a feeler gauge is a must...... I think.

Loosen all 3 bolts the holds the anvil and move it back and forth to make sure it slide easy. Make sure it is clean and level in the anvil bed.

Tighten the center bolt so the anvil has to have pressure on to move.

Rotate flywheel and adjust gap starting toward the center of the flywheel 1st ....... turn flywheel to adjust gap on out side edge of flywheel. Back and forth till ya get it. It is easier said than done but it does get quicker the more times you do it.

PS;... of coarse you have to have the feed drum up and out of the way.



Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply

 

[Ranch_Hand_Supp]

Anyway, could have, should have... I've got to make do with what I have to work with. NO, I would never buy from KPX/Liberty again - AND - would not recommend to anyone AND would not try to sell this to anybody else... no matter how much I disliked them or didn't know them

I will have to work through the bugs. I cannot afford to throw good money after bad. Though it is disappointing, I will have to make the best of the choice I made.

Moot, I think the prep & customer service you have received so far has been your worst enemy with your chipper purchase.

I think your chipper is a spin off of a Jinma which means you will be able to get the main parts for it.

Get the bugs out of it and you will still be able to chip for a long time just like hundreads of others without spending the money of a Wallenstein unit. People have different budgets which makes them do different things with there money.


Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply

 

[wedge40]

My opinion/post is based on the Original Jinma Chipper.


Making a feeler gauge is a must...... I think.

Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply

Any chance you could post a photo of your home made feeler gauge?

Wedge

 

[Ranch_Hand_Supp]

Any chance you could post a photo of your home made feeler gauge?

Wedge

Don't have a picture handy ........sorry.

A peice of sheet metal truly flat & straight anywhere from 2 - 5 inches wide and around 6-8 inches long with a 45 degress bend I think works well.

I have 3-4 in what we call our chipper cart with different widths. Did that mainly due to employee request.


Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply

 

[Affordable]

So, how much is the comparable Jimna?

I learned two things from this site today

1 there are pto chippers
2 there are pto generators

I would like to have one of each

I am new to tractors. There are so many implements that I want. Gonna go look at Affordables website now

mjdtexan,come see us I have the original Jinma woodchippers as well as a 8" TomCat(our brand,compare them.Our Tomcats are 8" cap.,360 degree discharge chute,adjustable leg height,upgraded feed driveshaft.Little more than the Jinmas but very nice units.As always we answer the phone when you call and I keep all the replacement parts in stock.If you want to see them give us a call

Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales
Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company

 

[moot]

Just for reference, I ordered replacement A8 grade tool steel blades from Mill Depot, ($35 each blade)

I ordered from Mill Depot on Nov. 6th... they charged my card but have not shipped the blades! It is now Nov. 18th... I have emailed and telephoned without any response.

Has anyone else dealt with this company? What was your experience?

 

[flgeorge]

I have a Liberty chipper, takes up to 6", and I am impressed with it. I have used it often and have not experienced any major problems. When it arrives there is some minor assembly required. The instructions say that it is checked prior to shipment - not mine. There were three Zerk's missing and a couple of other parts needed adjusting/tighten. When I called the AZ office they promptly sent me a bag of Zerk's, which are in mm. I also thought a part that need adjustment was broken and received the part free of charge from China. I now have a spare part in case it does break. For me this is a very nice chipper the the $. If you do purchase one be sure to check it to make sure all the parts are tight, greased and oiled.

 

[bota jim]

moot, fyi its the law that if a company charges your credit card the item must be shipped within 2 days. if its out of stock or something like that then ithey must wait until it comes in and is within 2 days of shipping then charge the card.

 

[moot]

moot, fyi its the law that if a company charges your credit card the item must be shipped within 2 days. if its out of stock or something like that then ithey must wait until it comes in and is within 2 days of shipping then charge the card.

Thanks for the info... Mill Depot charged my card on 11/6/08, I did not hear from them until I said the magic words 'charge back'... that was 10 days later.
On 11/20/08 I was told that 'there was a hold up in manufacturing but they are back on schedule now' and 'hopefully' the blades would be shipped on 11/26/08.

There was no offer of any kind to make up for the delay. I will try Tennessee Saw and Knife (tskgrinding.com) even though they charge more... if they can come through, the extra cost will be worth it...

bty; laws are fine but finding a way to enforce them is problematic...

 

[moot]

I have a Liberty chipper, takes up to 6", and I am impressed with it...

Are you talking about the WC-8? Have you actually put a 6" diameter piece of timber into it?

... I have used it often and have not experienced any major problems...

Have you experienced minor problems that are ok?

... When it arrives there is some minor assembly required...

Your are a better man than I... getting the main unit on the base was quite a task for me... just glad I had the FEL, chain and patience.

I have a Liberty chipper, ... When I called the AZ office they promptly sent me a bag of Zerk's, which are in mm...

Very fortunate for you that you got an answer 'promptly'. I called many times, to many numbers, and was lucky to get a human voice.

... I also thought a part that need adjustment was broken and received the part free of charge from China. I now have a spare part in case it does break...

Could you share a description of what part?

...For me this is a very nice chipper the the $...

Can't argue the $ part... nice is relative to what?

OK... I am glad you (flgeorge) are happy with your chipper and wish you the best. For everyone else out there I will let you know that I have not gotten any responses from KPX / Liberty about the broken blade or replacement parts. Am now in the process of having to tap new thread for bolt (on front access plate) that was stripped and vibrated loose. I'm sure I'll find more 'minor' problems...

 

[jake98]

But yeabutchyea.... what about the video?? uhuhuuuuuuuuuuuhhaaaauuhhha

 

[justini]

We bought an 8" Liberty Chipper last year and the thing has been terrific for us. We do all sorts of chipping and it has held up to quite a beating. The company has always been helpful and prompt in their communication, support, and what not. Just wanted to spread the positive since my experience has been good. I run it on a JD 790, by the way.

 

[Bbowen67JD]

This is a sturdy PTO Driven Wood Chipper. I've been using it on my JD4310. I'm happy and they even gave me a free blade set. I'd recommend it to anyone who has clean-up ahead.

 

[pepetres]

any body bought a Liberty chipper lately? we ordered 4 May with delivery set for 5 June - delayed to mid June and now after 20 June. had to rent a bearcat to cover committments.
Supposedly you find that liberty uses a better shaft to the tractor and substitutes a solid drive shaft for the Jimna hollow shaft. a better grade of bolt used and etc. anyone see this for true that has taken delivery this year?
Google "Jimna chipper - liberty" and they well say the chipper is a modified Jimna. more negative we find now than positive on liberty with lack of response on problems and failure to communicate.

 

[Ranch_Hand_Supp]

Supposedly you find that liberty uses a better shaft to the tractor and substitutes a solid drive shaft for the Jimna hollow shaft. a better grade of bolt used and etc. anyone see this for true that has taken delivery this year?

I am in my 4th year importing & selling the Jinma Chipper. All of them so far has had a solid drive shaft (pto shaft). I have not had any problems with the bolts with the exception of sometime I find them not tight enough.


Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply

 

[MickeyNew]

I have a brand new Jimna 8" chipper. I had to shorten the drive shaft for it to fit on my tractor. It is definitely hollow.