BX24 with a Patu DC 40 chipper

[Just2quickz28]

I found a good deal locally on a Patu DC 40 mf wood chipper. Does any one have any experience with running a chipper off a BX series?

The specs of the chipper seem to fall in line with the limitations of the tractor just looking for some opinions

Link to chipper
Patu DC 40 Woodchipper

 

[sqidget]

Wow,
another Rhode Islander.
Yes, I run a Wallenstein BX42 chipper and the tractor handles it fine. I can run it to chipper capacity with out any power issues. Just check the weight /physical size of the chipper those will be the limitations of a 4" chipper.

 

[Just2quickz28]

Hey, what part of RI are you from?


Weight seems to be close the BX42 model at
403 lbs (183 kg)

 

[sqidget]

Richmond, I believe you will have no problem as long as it's the manual feed model. The BX does not have enough hyd flow to run a feeder.

 

[Just2quickz28]

Your not too far from me I'm in Ashway at the Westerly line. Yes its the manual feed. I am going to go check it out this weekend make sure its not destoyed. They are asking 1200$ for it.

 

[Just2quickz28]

Well I bought it, for 1,000$ worked really well off the back of the sellers 1980's Ford tractor. Now I just need to take it out the back of the truck and put it on the BX.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Congratulations on your purchase! Let us see some pictures of it mounted, and maybe running!

 

[sqidget]

Sweet Deal! I would like to have come across a used one at a fantastic price!
Let's see some pics!

 

[marvindmartien]

I have the BX 42 as well, but I am not shure at what rpm to run my BX24?

 

[sqidget]

3412 RPM equals 540 rpm at the rear pto. That is the minimum speed to run the chipper at. I just run it full rpm.