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McIrish

11-12-2001 04:32:23

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I have approx 12 acres of alders and other small trees to clear from around a house so I cant burn. I looked around these rental places but by the time I'm finished renting one I could buy one outright, so thats what I intend to do, except I don't know what to buy. I have a chance to purchace a used Valby mod 150 self feeding PTO disc chipper, anyone out there know anything about these units? I would power it with a 60 hp JD tractor or should I look for a used self powered unit like a Vermeer or Moorbark? The 150 Valby can be had for $2000.00 and is in very good condition, it is about 6 years old. When my project is complete I will sell the unit and re-coup as much as possible. I have been told that 3PT PTO chippers aren't the way to go, the cost of a self powered unit used is around 6 or 7 thousand, less than that in my area is mostly junk. Thanks in advance for the help. McIrish

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IaGuy

11-14-2001 17:35:21

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Re: PTO wood chipper information in reply to McIrish, 11-12-2001 04:32:23

Befco Inc out of Rocky Mount NC also makes what looks like a good one, pricey I will bet,.

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Glenn

11-13-2001 06:09:56

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Re: PTO wood chipper information in reply to McIrish, 11-12-2001 04:32:23

I have been using a Valby Model 140 for about a year and it has been great. I use it with a very small tractor--a JD Model 670 (18.5 HP). The Valby is direct drive and doesn't have an autofeed, but it does alot of work in a day's time. The Valby is a VERY durable machine--heavy guage metal, big bearings, massive disk, large blades, etc. I will never wear mine out. If I could have located a machine such as you describe, I would have jumped at it in a minute. My small machine with a manual feed cost close to $3,000.

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Glenn

11-13-2001 06:03:12

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Re: PTO wood chipper information in reply to McIrish, 11-12-2001 04:32:23

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ShepFL

11-13-2001 05:05:38

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Re: PTO wood chipper information in reply to McIrish, 11-12-2001 04:32:23

McIrish -
As an optional idea have you thought of using something like a silage chopper? With this you also have the added benefit of "blowing" the chips where you want them vs. having to double handle. I was considering PTO chippers last yr. for my planted pines. I live in N. FL so silage choppers are hard to locate. From what I understand they can be had at Mid West farm auctions for a very reasonable price. My research indicates that FOX built a good one. Something else to consider.
PS - anyone got one know of a lead for one?

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Robert in W. Mi.

11-12-2001 16:38:42

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Re: PTO wood chipper information in reply to McIrish, 11-12-2001 04:32:23

I've had 4 chippers. (1) PTO powered, (1) hydraulic powered, and (2) that were gas engine powered.
The PTO powered one had a 5" capacity, and had power infeed. I don't remember the brand, but it did run smooth, and i powered it with a 45HP tractor. I was glad to get rid of it!
In general i wouldn't buy any chipper again unless it had enough capacity so i didn't have to constantly cut the limbs off to get them through the throat!! Mine would chip 5" material, but with the limbs sticking out, most stuff was over 5" wide!! I just hated that, and now i build brush piles for the rabbits!!! Smaller chippers like this are all WORK!
As far as i'm concerned, unless you spend BIG bucks, none of them are worth haveing because of the above mentioned problem! I do realize you are just clearing small brush, and then plan to sell the chipper, so maybe buying one for that one purpose would make it worth while to you?
Now days if i'm not building a brush pile, i put the brush in rows, and go over it with my brush hog!! That's why i didn't waste money on a "cheapo" brush hog!
5" material is fire wood, bigger than that goes on my saw mill!!
Robert

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F14

11-12-2001 16:58:01

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Re: Re: PTO wood chipper information in reply to Robert in W. Mi., 11-12-2001 16:38:42

True, as far as it goes, but if you plan ahead and limb things up properly, it's not a problem. At least, not for me.

Unsightly brushpiles annoy me and I can't spare the space or time to leave them til they rot.

Burning is an option, but can also be dangerous depending on your surroundings, catching the proper weather is a pain, and depending on where you live, may be illegal.

Also, I put the chips to good use as mulch, fill and bedding.

To each his own, of course, but chipping works for me.

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F14

11-12-2001 14:04:11

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Re: PTO wood chipper information in reply to McIrish, 11-12-2001 04:32:23

At that price, I'd jump on that Valby in a Noo Yawk minnit!

I bought a new PATU manual feed 4" 3-point PTO chipper, I run it with a 20 horse JD compact diesel, and I've chipped 2-3 acres worth of alders with it, plus the brush from several dozen Eastern Larch, pine/fir/spruce and other softwoods, and a couple birch/maples. Haven't even had to sharpen the blades. Once the flywheel is up to speed, the tractor doesn't even know it's there.

On brushy stuff like pine/fir/spruce a power feed would be nice, but with properly sharpened and set blades, it'll self feed very nicely with relatively clean sticks.

With a self-contained unit, you've got the added initial expense, plus the hassle of another engine to maintain. The Valby would be more than adequate for what you want to do, and you may not want to give it up when you're finished with your initial project.

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Ron

11-12-2001 13:38:39

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Re: PTO wood chipper information in reply to McIrish, 11-12-2001 04:32:23

I'm thinking of the same thing but haven't bought yet. And I have no experience with these.
Two others brands I found are Wikco of Lincoln, NE and Danuser of Fulton, MO. Both have web sites.

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raymc

09-16-2003 14:42:29

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Re: Re: PTO wood chipper information in reply to Ron, 11-12-2001 13:38:39

Wikco is a dealer/distributor, they do not manufacture the units they sell. Power Pro is the brand but I have not been able to find the mfg. I am looking for any manufacturers of a PTO wood chipper.

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