The Wallenstein Arriveth: My New BX62s 3PT Chipper

[Coyote machine]

Nice setup! Good looking tractor too, and bunch of implements. I would use the following chainsaw holder.
I have two of them, one on my tractor attached to the rollbar bracket at the fender and the other on my ATV.
Kolpin Universal ATV Saw Press Bracket, Model# 20044 | ATV Accessories| Northern Tool + Equipment

Speaking of scary noise from a chipper, when I was around 14 years old my first real job was working as ground crew for a big tree company. We ran the old drum type chippers behind big trucks. They literally screamed like a jet engine, and had NO safety bar, or any kind of chute protection for the operator.:shocked:
I ran them 5 days a week and got good at taking ASPRIN with NO water, (on occasion), 'cause my head ached so bad. There was no hearing protection back then either, nor chain brakes, etc. Late 60's- early 70's. The machines were feared BIG time, and lots of bad things happened to many operators, unfortunately. I guess I was very lucky, but I did have some seriously close calls where I nearly got caught going toward the drum from being dragged by large tree sections being self fed and closing up as they neared the chute.
One suggestion: NEVER operate any chipper when fatigued.
They are tools that demand complete attention at all times.

 

[timster2]

and lots of bad things happened to many operators, unfortunately.

I seem to remember one of the old type being used as an uncontested divorce kit in CT. :shocked:

 

[rd_macgregor]

Could you post a pic of that sometime? That sounds really handy, and I would like something like that for my chainsaw, too!

I'll try to remember to take a picture of my scabbard and post it. I made two of these, one for the chipper and one for my carryall. They are just two 18" pieces of PT 1X6 deck board separated by plywood spacers along each edge, then bolted to the chipper chute (pointing up when the chute is in the raised position). Since my equipment lives outdoors (pending shop construction), I also painted the wood with preservative before mounting it on the chipper.
The only issue I've had with this setup is that occasionally, if I'm feeding in a whole tree at an angle, the tree butt will hit a scabbard mount bolt head and not slide down into the chute without some extra jiggling. This is a small issue compared to the advantages of carrying the saw on the chipper, though.
Bob

 

[tractchores]

Some good advice on operating the Wallenstein once it stops raining based on what I learned using mine:

• The chute on these is long, which gives enough room for you to step forward beyond the opening while loading materials. Do this while feeding stuff held against your side. You basically walk up and let go and then can push in from that angle. If something twists around wildly (it will) you are save because you're in front of it.
• Wear a hard hat with visor or some other face protection. I can't tell you the number of times I've been hit in the face by a branch that spins as it gets taken in
• Try feeding really big chunks, if it's dry the machine will pull it right in and no trimming is needed. If there are leaves then stagger it so the butt of the next piece goes in as the leafiest portion of the previous one. This will provide enough 'wood' to flush out the leaves and avoid a clogged chute
• If something doesn't fit try rotating it so it lines up with the slab slot. Even on my 4" one I virtually never trim anything, I just rotate it as needed and it goes right through
• Pay attention to the output flow of chips. If there is a clog (possible with lots of green leaves, heavy sap or small flexible branches or vines that won't break on the twig breaker. If the chips don't come out immediately you have a clog. STOP feeding, or you fill the drum with chips and it's a big pain to unclog. If you smell smoke then it's probably clogged and rubbing on the chips. A stick or crow bar work good to pry or push clogs out if you get one
• Have fun & take pictures!

 

[econometrics]

Really good advice, tips and experience shared here, all. I appreciate it!

Got about 6" of rain the past two days, so I think it will be a few days before I can put anything through the new baby.

 

[BGigHarbor]

Congrats, I am jealous.

I am right on the edge of ordering one but since I am trying to sort out whether I get a qh, I am on hold temporarily. For quick hitch, I would prefer a cat ii qh for my l5460. But the Wallenstein only does cat 1 qh even thought that model is rated to up to 100hp. (Pins too close together and I don't see a simple mod I like)

The thought of taking off a cat ii qh to use the Wally is not appealling. I might go cat i qh as a compromise.

But if I get the wally before I get a qh and cut off the pto shaft to fit, I might need another longer shaft once I get a qh. Not sure.

I am dying to get the Wally though as I have much I want to do with it on the new property, and would prefer to start this year.

 

[Zebrafive]

This is a Cat 1 iMatch from JD, yes. No mods at all! Just bought the bushing kit from JD, pounded them onto the Wallenstein, hooked up and took off! :thumbsup:

I made sure to ask Woodward Crossings if this was quick-hitch compatible before I bought. They assured me it was.

I DID think I was going to have to modify the settings on the top link connection on the iMatch, but I didn't.

I was thinking the 5075e would be CAT2, so you had a CAT2 QH, and Wallenstein had changed to CAT2 mount. But not the case. I guess I need to convert my chipper to CAT2 so I can use my CAT2 QH.

 

[BGigHarbor]

I was thinking the 5075e would be CAT2, so you had a CAT2 QH, and Wallenstein had changed to CAT2 mount. But not the case. I guess I need to convert my chipper to CAT2 so I can use my CAT2 QH.

How do you plan to convert your chipper to cat2? I worried that simply using longer pins might not be strong enough for that application.

Maybe a single long rod all the way through?

 

[WilliamBos]

How do you plan to convert your chipper to cat2? I worried that simply using longer pins might not be strong enough for that application. Maybe a single long rod all the way through?

Unbolt the Cat 1 pins and bolt in a Cat 2 set. This is not a cheap Chinese chipper, it is well thought out for numerous applications.

 

[BGigHarbor]

Unbolt the Cat 1 pins and bolt in a Cat 2 set. This is not a cheap Chinese chipper, it is well thought out for numerous applications.

For a qh cat ii, the pins are too close together. Not simply a pin diameter issue. For cat 2 3pth, no problems of course.

I contacted Wallenstein and they confirmed that model does not support qh cat2. The next size up does, but the 62 series is as big as I have in mind for my tractor with 46hp pto.