Thinking about getting a chipper

[Raj]

That would be awesome for me as well, so long as it's under $200

 

[Chris E]

if the truck breaks down you can just drive the chipper the rest of the way

 

[Altissimus]

Came very close to buying a 6" Go Bandit , went for tow behind Morbark 7 instead ... One guy around here has a big track Vermeer which makes him big fat $$$ by going TO the work

 

[cory]

Didn't nick but a BB 90? There's a thread on it somewhere.

 

[Bermy]

Ohhh, I like that tracked chipper!

 

[Grendel]

Alright, I spent the last two weeks looking. I even contacted Bandit, as they're only a few hours away about used stuff. I called the guy today and offered him 8K. He agonized a bit and said he'll take it.

I'm going to pick it up Wednesday if everything checks out once I'm down there. It's like a 5 1/2 hour drive. Gotta find a pintle for the back of my poor little pickup. hahaha

I'll post more if I get her home.

Cheers.

 

[Mick!]

Félicitations!

 

[Altissimus]

Nice

 

[Raj]

Good luck!

 

[pete mctree]

Pleased for you. A first chipper is always exciting

 

[pantheraba]

Hope it works out...Pete is right...I love coming in the driveway and seeing my chipper there...just waiting like a good doggie for me to take it out to play.

 

[BOTS]

Awesome Sam!...9" is the way to go, hope its a winner

 

[Merle Nelson]

Congrats.

Make sure you set up chipper brakes to work for you on trip home. That will push a half ton pretty well.

 

[Grendel]

Thanks guys. I'm excited. Let's hope I can coax her home! haha

 

[FireFighterZero]

Take some magnetic break lights just in case.

 

[pantheraba]

I agree with Merle and Jim. The chipper will definitely push you...tail wags the dog. I have a full size Dodge Ram and my chipper does not like to stop sometimes when I do. I need to get the brakes working on it.

 

[Bermy]

Congratulations!

Ditto on the brakes...the ones on our second hand chipper were really jerky and bangy, my hubby and a friend adjusted them, but adjusted them too much, they locked up on the way back from a job and were SMOKING when we pulled in!!!
$250 later, they are fine now.

 

[flushcut]

Thanks guys. I'm excited. Let's hope I can coax her home! haha

Slow down there don't get attached yet let the dealer do the inspection first. You might just find out the thing isn't worth scrap metal.

 

[Grendel]

Take some magnetic break lights just in case.

Thanks Jim! This is a really good call. I'll pick a set up before I leave.

 

[Bodean]

Congratulations!

 

[sotc]

Yeah, good call Jim, idk how many trailers I've hooked up to over the years that the lights were a mess!
I wouldn't sweat pulling that little 90 with that truck but it's always worth getting the brakes and lights fixed pretty quickly. Congrats

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Congrats Sam. Good idea on the lights Jim. Then slow and easy home.

 

[Cobleskill]

I would take a jack and check out the wheel bearings too. It looks like it has Bearing Buddies, but i would still see if they are sloppy and it in good shape before a long trip.

 

[Grendel]

Good call on the Jack as well. I'm worried about the bearings. I'll check them before I leave, and see if they're roasting before I hit the highway. It's gotta run 65 for a couple hours before I can get back to side roads. . . I'll bring a grease gun too. . .

 

[Raj]

Does AAA cover towed equipment?