Chipper PTO Chippers

[driver444]

I just wanted to know if anybody has had experience with the DR chipper, or something comparable. I have a 20 HP mahindra (17.5 at the PTO) I know my tractor could handle this chipper, as the DR doesn't require as much horsepower as "multi-bladed" units. But is this something where you'd have to sharpen or replace a blade every 10 minutes.

I'm not looking for anything to be used commercially. In fact I wouldn't use the chipper more than a few times a year, but when I do, it will probably be an all day affair.

Also, if anyone knows of any other type of chipper that 17 or 18 PTO HP will swing, please let me know. Thanks

 

[jdbower]

I've had the DR PTO chipper/shredder about a year or so, but I'm also an infrequent user (I'd hate to hazard a guess, but I'd say <10 hours on the chipper). So far I haven't needed to sharpen the blades, but the most recent use suggests this may be necessary soon as some of the harder woods were more difficult to feed than I remember. Even if I need to sharpen/replace them I guess an annual or bi-annual event isn't horrible if you're not a heavy user. My PTO HP is speced around 20 and I've never had an issue with the tractor bogging down.

 

[Ductape]

Though i don't have a DR, i do have a similar chipper. The DRs have gotten great reviews here though.... many members here have them. On my chipper, i actually had to have new knives made by a machine shop.... cost was something like $25. I think sharpening the originals was $13 at a local chainsaw shop. For occaisonal use, and chipping moderately sized brush, the DR should do you well.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Bearcat makes a chipper something like the DR, but heavier, and with two blades for a little more money, ( I've seen them under $2300). I would also suggest the Wallenstein BX42. That is a 4"x6" chipper that will run on your tractor. There are some pictures of one in use in the Kioti section being used on a CK20.

 

[BlacknTan]

Still saving my pennies for the Salsco...

After my research, I believe it to be the most machine for the money.

 

[weldingisfun]

The DR Chipper is a good quality piece of equipment. Had one for a while but it wasn't large enough to meet my needs. Sent it back within the 6 month trial period and received a full refund, no questions asked.
Order one and try it, if you find out you don't like it, return it within 6 months. You can't lose.

 

[RalphVa]

There are 3 PTO chippers, all right around $2,000:

o MacKissic TPH-122. Does up to 3 1/2". Never bogged it on my 18.5 hp 4010.
o DR, either bottom or top discharge. Does up to about 4 to 4 1/2".

o Jinma does up to about 6"

Hp requirement seems to go up by square root of the diameter. A friend has a Jinma on a 25 hp JD.

Think the DR unit is similar but heavier construction than the MacKissic. The Mac has one blade for chipping that needs sharpening about every 10 hours or so. Mainly depends on how clean or hard your wood is. If clean and soft, will go longer. Have NEVER had to rotate or change out the hammers on it yet. One TBNer here has changed out the hammers on his PTO Mac unit, and I've a friend with an engine driven one. He said rotating the hammers was "a piece of cake". Don't know how this chore is on a DR. IT WAS A CHORE on my old TroyBilt shredder/chipper and had to be done fairly routinely, as the spacers and hammers were softer material than on the Mac.

Think the Jinma is more like the some of the other heavy duty (and more expensive) units mentioned in having multiple blades.

 

[BobQ]

I have a Jinma, the thing is great! you get alot for your money, but it does need a little out of the box modding, about an hour worth.

 

[weldingisfun]

There are 3 PTO chippers, all right around $2,000:

o MacKissic TPH-122. Does up to 3 1/2". Never bogged it on my 18.5 hp 4010.
o DR, either bottom or top discharge. Does up to about 4 to 4 1/2".

o Jinma does up to about 6"

Hp requirement seems to go up by square root of the diameter. A friend has a Jinma on a 25 hp JD.

Think the DR unit is similar but heavier construction than the MacKissic. The Mac has one blade for chipping that needs sharpening about every 10 hours or so. Mainly depends on how clean or hard your wood is. If clean and soft, will go longer. Have NEVER had to rotate or change out the hammers on it yet. One TBNer here has changed out the hammers on his PTO Mac unit, and I've a friend with an engine driven one. He said rotating the hammers was "a piece of cake". Don't know how this chore is on a DR. IT WAS A CHORE on my old TroyBilt shredder/chipper and had to be done fairly routinely, as the spacers and hammers were softer material than on the Mac.

Think the Jinma is more like the some of the other heavy duty (and more expensive) units mentioned in having multiple blades.

Actually the Jinma, along with a spare set of blades and knuckle, was less expensive than my 3PT DR (bottom discharge).

 

[driver444]

Wow, I got alot of good info.

I saw one of those Jinmas in person (of course they called it something else). The thing looks huge. I kinda dismissed it as a possibility because of its size alone. What kind of horsepower does that require anyway?? or does that depend on the material you put through it. They're all over the place for 15 or 16 hundred bucks!

How much do they weigh? I have 1400 pounds of lift at the lift eyes. It shouldn't be any more than that