Here is one of my new tools that I picked up this weekend. Really does a job on the branches. I put 4-5" material through it and it was a real champ! New tractor is due in next saturday after they install the backhoe so it'll probably work even better. The old IH 400 did pretty good though.
Tim, what's your new tractor gonna be? I'm an old Farmall fan myself. As you know, you're gonna have to get a pretty good size CUT to match the guts in that 400. As you also know, I hope your new tractor will last the 50 or so years that that 400 has made it. Question: What kind of 3 pt hitch is that? (Did your 400 come with a 2 pt?) BobG in VA who was thinking about running a chipper with his "measly" Farmall 230 that "only" dynos at 32 HP.
My new tractor is a mahindra 6500 4wd with a bradco 511. It is a 65 horse but from what I have read it dynos around 70. It's a little high for the chipper that is rated at 50 but I think as long as I take it easy it will be okay. Based on how it worked with the 50horse 400 it'll be fine. The chipper only slowed the engine down on a piece I would have called a decent tree! It really eats that stuff up!
I think you would be fine with a 25+ horse tractor and this chipper. Small branches dont even make it hiccup. It's the 4" + stuff that makes it grunt a bit.
woops, forgot about your 3pt question. I am not sure of the brand as I bought it used and it has no markings. I thought it was a savinaugh, but it has chain supports where the savinaugh has bars. I really enjoyed the 2 years I had the 400. Just isn't that safe with the old brakes and NF on my hills. The mahindra has wet disc and a rops, and should be a decent bit beefier in the HP category. I'll sure miss the put put put of the smooth 400 though.... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Hey Tim, I 'm glad you found a woodchipper closer to you, if you need any parts or replacement blades we keep them in stock.I told you these were nice woodchippers for money
Will keep that in mind for sure. I would recommend this chipper to anyone who is on a budget but needs the large capacity. It is really working out for me! So much fun to see brush piles turn in to animal bedding and landscaping material!
I did enough yesterday in a couple hours to fill this trailer heaping and 3 large garbage tubs. Sure beats $5/bag or $50 a truckbed full.
Great choice of new Tractor!!! Oh, did I mention that I also have a 6000 Mahindra and am putting a Bradco 511 together as we speak....Did you get the PTO pump or are you gonna use the remotes?? I wouldn't trade the 6000 for any other tractor (especially for what I have in it--I got a real good deal). Oh I also have 1/2 interest in another Farmall Super C. I think the Super C and the 230 class Farmall's are some of the best all around utility tractors that were ever created. However having said that, I wish I could get ahold of that 400 as well!! Good Luck! BobG in VA
I've got one of those chippers on order. I sure am glad to see it works really well for you.
I can't wait to get mine so I can have as much fun as you seem to be having.
BTW I have a good PDF file on how to maintain / service it. PM me with your e-mail and I will send it to you its 270 K in size so I cannot post it.
I ended up getting the pto pump after I found out that you needed to get it when you ordered it due to the mounts. Sounds like the 511 and the 511 with pump are physically different somewhat. My tractor shoud be delivered this Saturday so be watching the mahindra discussion area for lots of pictures next week! I'll attach a teaser of my 511 on a trailer here.
My dad still has a 560 gasser and some of my Grandpa's tractors are still in storage that I might have access to sometime if they still work. I think there was a 300 util with loader and an H in there but I think the H is going somewhere else. He had a few Ms, an H, a C, a 560, and the 300, back in the IH glory days!
