Another PTO Chipper Thread!

[ldim]

Making this decision is tough for me. I have a Kubota B2410 and love it. I've been researching PTO Chippers for a while now. I've narrowed it down "I think" to the Wallenstein BX42 or the Bearcat CH5540. Main problem is that I can't actually see one anywhere around where I live. Does anyone have experience with "both" these machines. I think I like the Bearcat having belts but the Wallenstein has a big following, is a little smaller and folds up kind of for storing. Bearcat is more money but well built. I don't want hydraulic feed. Well let's here the pro's and cons of each. I should have bought an Asplundh Chipper when I worked at the factory for 20 years!!

 

[TractorTidy]

I have a Wallenstein BX42 and also sell them. Very fine chipper. Anytime you have a direct drive over belts, you're better off. Less to go wrong, less to replace.
Go w/ the Wallenstein.

 

[Red Horse]

My 2 cents- I looked for used and ended up with a Valby 150. I think specs say 25 to 50 PTO HP. My son has a 2520 however with I think a little less than 25 PTO HP and he borrowed it and had no problem blowing through 3" stuff. the key I think is flywheel weight- On a Valby it weighs 210 pds. IMO whatever you buy, compare the respective flywheel weights. "Mass in Motion" works wonders! Also, a discharge chute vs. dropping straight down is another big advantage.

 

[tractchores]

I have the wallenstein bx42 on a b2920 and so far have chipped about 20 hours with it in the last few months. Its been awesome. I did look at the bearcat, but passed because the discharge shoot was extra and made it very pricey. I also liked the opening on the wallenstein. Its. 4 x 10 opening so you can fit branchy material with no probkem and if you line up the forks with the wide portion the force of the blades sucks stuff right through. I've not had to really trim anything and a push with proper alignment is enough even for hardwood branches. Ive chipped mostly hardwood branches, trees and have run through a good amount of pine and fir. Clogs haven't been an issue and though its not the hydro unit it will self feed a whole tree at a decent clip. The only time i push is if there are branches that need to be bent to fit. The design is nice with easy access to the blades via a single bolt and its super simple with no belts or anything fancy to worry about. Having bought use another observation is that they sell VERY quick and don't go down much in price.

 

[ldim]

Thanks for the info! I've been leaning towards the Wallenstein but I sure would like to see one before jumping. My local Dealer in Doylestown Pa, Histands Supply told me he would call his Wallenstein Rep and see if he had a demo unit he could bring to their shop. I don't know if that will work but it sure would be nice....especially if it's orange! Another question I have for you fellows that have the BX42. Do you know how much it sticks out the back when connected to the tractor but with the feed table folded? Say from the swingarm mounts back? I'm trying to make sure it will fit into my garage mounted. It appears from pictures that folding the feedtable really shortens it up. I hope so. Thanks

 

[tractchores]

I believe its around 31" long behind the 3 pt mounting pins. Heres a tgread about the dolly i built for mine, it has some dimensions and pics of it on the tractor. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/236156-wallenstein-bx42-chipper-dolly-build.html

Sadly i didn't get tbe orange one because i bought it lightly used to save some $$.

 

[wawajake]

Here is mine being loaded to bring to my daughters property to help her get rid of brush.

I am impressed the unit , simple but rugged.

 

[Not Retired Yet]

I've got a bx42 hooked to a ck27hst. I've got 20.5hp @ pto and it goes through anything I can fit in it. It's very simple design and VERY worth it I think.

 

[ldim]

That dolly looks good. I was thinking I would build something like it to be able to move the chipper out of the way when I have the BH on the machine. I built on for my BH and that works great. I will give my Dealer another call this morning and see if he contacted the Rep yet. If that doesn't work out I am really considering just having him order one for me. I could order one on line but not sure how I would get it off the delivery truck. I'll have to see what price my Dealer gives me. Thanks for the help! I'll let you know what develops

 

[ldim]

One more concern I have. All you guys seem to have tractors with a little more horse power then I have. Mine is rated at 24hp engine and 18hp at the PTO, a B2410. Do you see me having any issues because of this amount of power?