Chipper Purchased a Dr Chipper

[dillo99]

Just ordered a DR 3ph Chipper. I have been considering this for awhile. I have lots of shrubby trees and many trails that i want to improve with mulch - especially this year with all the rain! I thought about the Jimna Chipper - I know that many of you are very happy with it but it is a little large for my B7500.

Anyway, I'll let you all know how it works out. Can't wait to chip!!!!

 

[Slippy]

Probably a good choice for your tractor. Yes, let us know how you like it.

 

[Boondox]

I've had one for two years and have been happy with it overall. Had a defective belt snap and was disappointed with customer service when they told me it would be three weeks before I could get a replacement...when the manufacturer was three miles away from them! But the unit is pretty durable and all the fasteners are one of two sizes so maintenance is easy. And even customer service redeemed themselves last year when I upgraded my tractor and the PTO shaft wouldn't reach -- they swapped my short used shaft for a brand new long shaft at no charge!

The rated capacity is obviously for softwood. With my hardwood it can handle about 2 1/2 inch diameter...but of course anything bigger than that is firewood. And it also doesn't like angles in the wood you feed it, so use your chainsaw to cut branches at the bends. Be careful with bundles as it tends to grab; best to keep a stubby push stick handy.

Happy chipping! Pete

 

[RalphVa]

Boondox,

I'd find an industrial belt place and buy replacement belts there. I did this on my TroyBilt. Was getting them initially from the TroyBilt dealer. They lasted a couple uses. From the industrial belt place in town, they'd last the entire season.

Ralph

 

[Ledgemere Farm]

congrats on your purchase. I have been considering one also.

 

[Boondox]

Boondox,

I'd find an industrial belt place and buy replacement belts there. I did this on my TroyBilt. Was getting them initially from the TroyBilt dealer. They lasted a couple uses. From the industrial belt place in town, they'd last the entire season.

Ralph

That's is exactly where DR purchased theirs. My gripe, being a local, is that they didn't even know that. I had to track them down on the Internet. There are spares in my toolbox now, but I've never broken another one. Dumb luck!

 

[cisco]

There's lots of posts on chippers, including the DR. I've had a DR for 3 years, on a 29.5 pto hp L3410. It works fine, within reason. I'm not sure it'll take 4" in hard wood, but 2.5-3" is OK (provided there is adequate pto hp). Hand feeding can get tiring, but for non-commercial chipping for mulch one usually isn't spending all day, every day. Keeping the blade sharp, say with a change out every 10 hours, does help with speed of chipping, noise coming from the unit when chipping big stuff, and the size of the chips. Remember to clear chips as they pile up towards the chipper outlet, as any backpressure on that outlet causes the chipper to clog, and clearing it out can be a chore.

 

[dillo99]

Thanks guys - I appreciate all the advice...now I just have to wait for my toy to arrive.

 

[Slippy]

Lets us know how you like it, and remember, be careful, these things are dangerous.

 

[dillo99]

IT ARRIVED! 3 Business days and it was here - I am impressed.

So I picked it up at the shipping depot at around 4:30pm. Of course I had to immediately get it set up and even though it was dark I had to test her out so I did a little night chipping - awesome! I am gonna like this.

I already told my wife we aren't going to her sister's house for T-giving until I get a little chipping time.