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RoyJackson · Mar 25, 2006

"roy, did you buy that chipper yet?"

No, I'm afraid not...

My CFO re-prioritized our wish list this year.

As far as which ones I've looked at...the Woods, a used Salsco (too big for the 790, I think...can't remember the model number) and DR.

I'll probably end up with the Jinma since it is relatively cheap for the capacity.

randy_berger · Mar 25, 2006

in that case my friend can you share with me a source nearby us for the jinma? i talked to a guy in houston that sells em but its an extra $500 to get it delivered to a residence up here. seems like someone in pa or ny would import them too, no?

orlo · Mar 25, 2006

Hi:

I have a DR PTO Chipper Shredder and it works great. It's got a 4" capacity and the shredder is downright scary. Throw anything near the shredder and it just get's sucked in and chopped up in seconds. The Chipper works great with no problems whatsoever. Also, I'm running this on the back of a 2305 (You have to jump the seat safety to run it) and It's plenty of HP for the chipper. You've got a little more HP than the 2305 so I'm sure it'll work great. I got it as a discount so I got a great deal from them.

My only wish is that they had a directional discharge. They make two 'chipper only' PTO models, one with a top discharge directional chute but the Chipper/Shredder currently is bottom discharge only so either you keep a small rake or shovel handy and occassionally scoop the chippings away, or periodically move the tractor/chipper.

randy_berger · Mar 25, 2006

thanks orlo. i was thinking about dr too, but saw it was mighty lightweight compared to the chinese 6 model. then i fished through a long thread here about problems people had with their jinmas (but everyone says they would buy it again!) and diy repairs. so i'm back to thinking maybe the dr is sufficient. i don't need to chip anything more than 3 or 4 inches and don't want to worry about the "circlip" and other issues. i also surmise the 880# weight may be too much for my 790.

randy_berger · Mar 25, 2006

roy if you haven't already, i recommend you check out the long thread "review chinese chipper" because there appears to be some serious wrenching involved with the jinma. the smaller wallenstein bx40 is $2500 i guess (not a bargain) but maybe less headache if 4" is enough.

RoyJackson · Mar 26, 2006

"Roy if you haven't already, i recommend you check out the long thread "review chinese chipper" because there appears to be some serious wrenching involved with the jinma."

I followed that thread with great interest. Although I know there's a lot of TBNer's who really like Jinma, I'm not one of them.

That Wallenstein looks pretty interesting. I'd read the name, but never really looked into them. Thank you for the tip!
I found a place in PA that sells the BX40 for $2000.00. The larger model BX60 sells for $2600, but that might be a bit big for our 790's.

randy_berger · Mar 26, 2006

re "too big for our 790's" that's exactly what i was thinking. the 6" models seem to be close to 800# which is pushing the 3-pt. not to mention that i think we oughta have a cushion as far as capacity and not carry all over lumps and bumps something exactly at the 3-pt max. any idea whether the 790 specs understate the 3-pt power? 5.6 gal per min sure doesn't seem like much and both the loader and 3-pt are less than 900# lifters. that's the only thing i'm disappointed about w/my tractor (although i've yet to try to lift something and failed). can you give me the name of the dealer that has the bx40 for $2k that's a good deal. the place in honesdale told me $2500.

RoyJackson · Mar 26, 2006

here's the link to their web site.

This is in the central PA area...driving distance, but it's a fairly long haul from Brooklyn.

As far as the lifting capacity (850# for the BX 60), I'd try it in a heart beat. There's a fellow TBNer (Glenn) operating a Deere 670 that operates a Valby 140. That's not as heavy as the Wallenstein, bt is at the maximum 3PH capacity of the 670.

randy_berger · Mar 29, 2006

thanks roy. my tractor and woods is in callicoon center near pa border. also looking at mckissic and bearcat in the $2700 range. hard to believe the mckissic can do the work its so light. but people seem to like em and i guess they're designed differently.

Joe1 · Mar 29, 2006

That 2,100 lb 790 with a Front End Loader, heavy implement or rear ballast box plus loaded rear tires, fuel and a driver is around 3,700 - 3,900 lbs. As far as one owner not being able to lift the ice, sometimes rolling the bucket will break it lose so it can be lifted. My 770 is a 25 hp version of the 790 with the 81 cu in engine, and power has never been the issue in the last three years I've owned it. It runs out of traction with R-4's before it runs out of power. My property is flat and has heavy clay soil. I stay out of it when it's wet, not because I think I'll get stuck, but because I don't want to create deep ruts.

That series tractor's been around a long time, is simple to operate and service, is reliable as a rock and if worked within it's design limits will give years of trouble free service. They also use little fuel. I burn around 3/4 gallon of fuel an hour at full rated power. The six gallon tank will last all day.

Anyone looking for a basic no frills hard working economical tractor in that size and power range has to consider the 790. Deere sells plenty of them around here.