BearCat Chipper/Shreader Any Good?

[Artisan]

The BearCAT I bought, the blade issue was a typical kid at
the counter failing to do his job. If I were to do this purchase
over I think I would look harder at getting the same w/ a
blower attachment. It piles debris and you have to shovel it
away or move the whole unit...Additionally you need to be
able to sharpen the 4 truck chipping blades and for that
I still need to either send mine out, or buy a makita 9820-2
machine. The shreadder blades should stay good for a
good long while. I would NOT use this machine w/ less than
17HP at the PTO as well.

 

[murphy1244]

Art, Was thinking of buying a new sc5540b for 4700.00 what you think?

 

[Artisan]

Murf I HIGHLY recomend you contact BearCat and tell them what you
have and what you plan on using it for and get an experts opinion...
I might call Kioti as well and get there's. Do not take my text as
gosple.

Having said that I believe that the DK40HST has 35.2 PTO H.P.

I believe the BearCAT SC5540B is a 5" unit, so the ECHO Bear Cat 5"
chippers and chipper/shredders require a tractor with PTO hp
ranging from 25hp to 45hp so that looks ok.

If you can afford it, a hydraulic feed would be VERY nice.

Make SURE it comes w/ a blower.

That BearCAT weighs 720 Lbs, Lift Capacity of tractor =, 24" aft of hitch, lb(kg) 2,493 lbs.

Make sure they give you a PTO Driveshaft w/ the deal.

Buy an extra set of chipper blades or price them first
and maybe ask for a set as part of the deal.

Buying used is OK so you may want to look for used too.
BearCAT builds a tough unit and from what I have seen
parts are not hard to get.

 

[Brant]

Art, Was thinking of buying a new sc5540b for 4700.00 what you think?

Not even close to worth the money IMHO. For $5k, you're in the territory of a pretty nice power-feed chipper. The size of the opening into the chipper disc is very important and the Bearcat stuff is small.

 

[murphy1244]

Not even close to worth the money IMHO. For $5k, you're in the territory of a pretty nice power-feed chipper. The size of the opening into the chipper disc is very important and the Bearcat stuff is small.

Well what do you suggest? Thanks for the reply.

 

[Artisan]

What model do you suggest for him Brant?

 

[Brant]

Well what do you suggest? Thanks for the reply.

See here.

 

[murphy1244]

See here.

Bought the Wallenstein today thanks for your input.

 

[LouieJunior]

Nice move. Which Model did you choose and how much did you pay? I am considering the BX42S myself.

 

[murphy1244]

Nice move. Which Model did you choose and how much did you pay? I am considering the BX42S myself.

I got bxm42 for 4,725 out the door. Seems everyone likes this brand the best. I could have got a Bearcat sc5540b for 4,625.