Chipper/shredder donor machine?

[davesisk]

Hey you guys, I found this listing on ebay (local to me). It's a used 5hp electric chipper/shredder. I'm thinking this might be a good candidate to PT'ize by replacing the electric motor with a hydraulic motor. What do you think? (MossRoad?)

Has anyone ever heard of this Flowtron brand? I've searched the 'Net for the mfg's web-site, but no hits...

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Dave

 

[MossRoad]

I'm looking for something with a little more capacity. I've never heard of that brand, but would have to see it to see how the motor hooks up the the chipper unit.

 

[davesisk]

I haven't heard of this brand either, but this one might work well for me since I'm mostly interested in leaves. I may try to snag this one tonight, given it's local and doesn't have to be shipped...

Dave

 

[MossRoad]

Then you have to figure out how fast the original motor turned, then see if you can get a hydraulic motor to match those RPMs to the flow of your PT. Then figure out how to link the hydraulic motor to the chipper and you've got it /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif.

 

[davesisk]

But it sounds so simple in concept.../w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

The good news is: I can run it as an electric until I'm ready/need to convert it to hydraulic.

Dave

 

[MossRoad]

It is simple in concept. But oh so complicated in reality.

Let us know how well the electric unit works.