Chipper Change from small engine power to PTO for chipper shredder

[tree grower]

I have an MTD chipper shredder w/ 10 HP BS engine. Compression is too great for easy pull start, so would like to modify power input to PTO on my Ford 1210. Two main issues--BS motor is 3600 RPM, PTO is 400-540, and PTO turns opposite direction of BS motor. Ideally I need a 6:1 gear reduction (increase) box that also changes direction of rotation. Somebody out there must have tried this. Would like to hear from anyone with recommendations.

 

[oldballs]

I'm no mechanic, but what about installing a starter via DC or AC? It might be easier to do or even less expensive.
Cheers,
Mike

 

[tree grower]

The motor runs fine when I can get it started, so an electric start would be a good solution, but I haven't a clue of how to add a starter to an engine that currently has a pull cord.

 

[Dave M7040]

Makes no sense.

You will spend more $ in the gearbox conversion, unless you possess extraordinary machinist skills, than the chipper is worth.

Either buy a starter for the Briggs or a purpose built tractor powered chipper.

Anything powered by a 10 hp gas engine is a toy and the tractor will break it.

Dave M70470

 

[RBA50]

Starters are available for most BS engines. You will most likely need the model and serial number of the engine. It is probably a simple bolt on installation, but there are some engines without teeth on the flywheel, so you might need a new flywheel as well. I htink Northern Tool sells starters, and most any small engine repair shop can get them. An internet search will turn up plenty of choices.

 

[sea2summit]

Makes no sense.

You will spend more $ in the gearbox conversion, unless you possess extraordinary machinist skills, than the chipper is worth.

Either buy a starter for the Briggs or a purpose built tractor powered chipper.

Anything powered by a 10 hp gas engine is a toy and the tractor will break it.

Dave M70470

This^

 

[nyone]

The motor runs fine when I can get it started, so an electric start would be a good solution, but I haven't a clue of how to add a starter to an engine that currently has a pull cord.

You should price out a pto 3200rpm gear box.. i bet you will gain a clue on how to install electric start or just pull harder.

What kind of brush are you chipping with a 10hp chipper? Bushes

 

[oosik]

What Dave M7040 says - ++. Otherwise - you are following a path towards large headaches.

 

[tree grower]

I don't chip any serious woody material--I burn it after cutting out anything useful for firewood. I would use the shredder function more than the chipper to prepare material for my compost pile. I will certainly investigate the electric starter option, but the strongest advantage to a PTO powered unit is its ease of transport, and ability to regulate RPM. I agree that the unit is a toy and can be easily broken, so I need to be careful

 

[Ortimber]

I would also pass on the conversion to PTO. Fairly complicated and expensive, not to mention you would most likely destroy the chipper due to the tractor's torque.