Chipper Looking for a chipper for a Kioti ck27

[Not Retired Yet]

I've got a ck27hst (I think 20.5 pto hp) that I'd like to get a chipper for. Lots of small trees, scrub to clear but not many good burn weekends. It seems like a Wallenstein bx42 is my best bet. I'd like to chip up to 6" but don't think I have the power for it is why I'm looking at the 42. Any suggestions for other chippers or is this best? Pros and cons? Thanks.

 

[mark1]

I have a Jinma 284 That's about 25hp I use a Chinese 6" capacity chipper and it does a GREAT job.I too only chip junk trees/brush mostly pine tree stuff. Some birch and Cherry trees. And I have done up to it's 6" capacity with no problem.I would expect you to be able to use one without any problems. mine was only $1400.00 a few years ago it attaches easily and I lower it on a wooden platform with wheels when I need to store it. Someone must have one near you? There is a few utube videos of the JM-006 in action
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XMhDEnO9rg[/ame]
PM me and I'll send you some pictures.

 

[grsthegreat]

I have a 6" Jimna chipper and i used it on my JD870 for about 5 years (if i remember right) . that tractor had 25HP at the PTO and was able to chip 6" without an issue as long as i prevented the self feed from sucking in too fast. My new DK45 sucks in anything i throw at it.

20 HP would also work, but id be leery of feeding in 6" stuff.

 

[Furu]

I have a large Salsco chipper (made USA) which is very robust. My model (6210XT) is to big for your tractor but they have smaller sizes. You can't buy a better built machine.
The 824PTO model (4") only requires 15 hp.
The 826PTO model (6") needs 25 hp I think.

Try the link below
http://www.salsco.com/products/comm...aulic-feed-chippers/model-826pto-chipper.html

 

[TractorTidy]

I use a BX42 on my CK30. Good chipper. Most of your "chipping" material will be 4" and under.

 

[Not Retired Yet]

Thanks everyone. I think I've narrowed it down to either a Jinma 6" or a Wallenstein bx42. I know it's not apples-to-apples since it's a 6" and a 4" but I don't think I've got the HP for bx62. Jinma and Wally seem to be the top two discussed. Now I need to to decide how much I can afford to spend....

 

[texas42]

I have a Wallenstein BX 42 I run with a JD 2320 - 18 PTO HP.
4 inch soft wood is no problem, however 4 inch hardwood like pecan will draw the engine down.
I'm very pleased with the BX 42 - simple design, no belts, well made and getting to the knives is easy plus the opening is 4 x 10 inches.
This makes it much easier to get limbs with bends in them thru the chipper.
I bought the BX 42 mostly based on what I read on this forum and couldn't be happier with it. It's a very trouble free unit.

 

[RoyJackson]

Thanks everyone. I think I've narrowed it down to either a Jinma 6" or a Wallenstein bx42. I know it's not apples-to-apples since it's a 6" and a 4" but I don't think I've got the HP for bx62. Jinma and Wally seem to be the top two discussed. Now I need to to decide how much I can afford to spend....

Keep an eye on Craigslist (and use Search Tempest to widen your search). You can find some good chippers on there for a decent price.

My chipper is a Woods 5000 which has a 5" capacity and a shredder for brush, leaves and other smaller stuff. Bearcat makes this chipper/shredder and has the same unit for purchase. Sorry, I don't recall Bearcat's model number.
This chipper/shredder is rated 15-30 PTO HP. I used it behind a 24 PTO HP Deere 790, initially. Did a fine job for the most part. and never stalled the tractor, but I'd get an occasional bogging down of the engine if I fed it too fast. Mostly, I put the limb or branch in the chute and walk away.

With 20.5 PTO HP, you should easily chip 3" branches and limbs. 4" stuff may cause an occasional problem, but just feed it slowly

 

[Not Retired Yet]

Thanks, I haven't used search tempest before, that makes it easier! I've been checking you tube videos and sure like how easy it is to bet to the blades on the bx42. The fun part is getting it past the boss....

 

[RoyJackson]

Thanks, I haven't used search tempest before, that makes it easier! I've been checking you tube videos and sure like how easy it is to bet to the blades on the bx42. The fun part is getting it past the boss....

It is easier to beg forgiveness then ask permission...

 

[Not Retired Yet]

It turns out a tractor/farm supply dealer that sharpens my chainsaw chains is also a Wallenstein dealer now. They've got a new orange bx42 they'll put in my truck for $2500 plus tax - all I have to do now is get the okay from the wife!

 

[IslandTractor]

Keep an eye on Craigslist (and use Search Tempest to widen your search). You can find some good chippers on there for a decent price.

My chipper is a Woods 5000 which has a 5" capacity and a shredder for brush, leaves and other smaller stuff. Bearcat makes this chipper/shredder and has the same unit for purchase. Sorry, I don't recall Bearcat's model number.

I cannot recall the model number either but I have the Bearcat version of Roy's chipper. It is Bearcat's simple PTO model without the truck loading shoot. Solid machine and it has a bigger flywheel than the DR or Wallenstein chippers of this size (I know that is true of the DR, not positive about the Wallenstein). Big flywheel is an advantage.

I used mine on my CK20 and it did a fine job but did slow down with stuff near capacity. Not an issue with my DK40. I'd say the CK27 would be an excellent match. Too bad you don't live nearby as I'd sell you mine for half of what the new one costs.

 

[Not Retired Yet]

Thanks for the offer Island and if I was closer I'd take you up on it. (I do have the grapple I use on the front though in large part because of your posts and pictures.)

 

[IslandTractor]

Thanks for the offer Island and if I was closer I'd take you up on it. (I do have the grapple I use on the front though in large part because of your posts and pictures.)

Hah! My grapple is part of the reason I'd part with the perfectly good chipper. I have found it is even easier to just grapple and cart the stuff to hidden debris piles to rot as it is to chip it.

Hope you like your grapple as much as I like mine.

 

[Not Retired Yet]

Absolutely love the grapple! I'm limited on brush pile space and time to burn. I figured chip piles will look better and contain fewer copper heads than brush piles.

 

[IslandTractor]

Absolutely love the grapple! I'm limited on brush pile space and time to burn. I figured chip piles will look better and contain fewer copper heads than brush piles.

Good reasons to get a chippper!

 

[Gittyup]

If u have a lot of brush, the ones with shredders are better. The big hopper eats up the small stuff fast. And if u can get two people working, one can chip the big stuff while the other does the brush.

I have a csp100 bush hog, 5" chipper and 11/4" shredder. Its the same as a goosen. I use it behind my ck25 gear. Works great.

 

[RRDeere]

I have the same Bush Hog chipper. Picked it up for $500. It was made by Gossen and parts are still available. The previous owner took really good care of it and other than needing the knives sharpened, it works very well. Even with dull knives, it has chewed right thru 3" branches like nothing and the shredder is great.

I have it behind a JD2305. It is a little heavy, so front weights are required to hold the front down, but otherwise it is great. I hate brush piles and would rather just chip as I go, than wait for a good day to burn it up.

 

[RoyJackson]

If u have a lot of brush, the ones with shredders are better. The big hopper eats up the small stuff fast. And if u can get two people working, one can chip the big stuff while the other does the brush.

If the shredder on your Bush Hog is anything like the shredder on my Woods, it pulls the brush through so fast, it's almost scary!

 

[IslandTractor]

If the shredder on your Bush Hog is anything like the shredder on my Woods, it pulls the brush through so fast, it's almost scary!

Agree. I learned never to hold on to brush while feeding with more than a couple of fingers. If you have too good a grip or your glove gets snagged it feels like it could pull you in.