Chipper A new chipper (Jinma JM-6) owner

srjones · Sep 4, 2007

After reading the many posts here on TBN about the JM-6, and then reading and thinking some more, I decided to take the plunge and get one. In all fairness, the Oregon DEQ helped me a little with my decision, in that they'll refund 35% of the purchase over 3 years in the form of a tax credit.

I thought I'd share some observations that I either haven't read before, or read but they didn't really 'stick' with me.

1. The dealer set the anvil/blade gap at 0.25" and I thought that might be a problem as I've read multiple posts saying they've had better performance at 0.08". So far, this is been just fine.

2. The proscpect of getting "sucked in" isn't quite as scary as I thought it would be. The way the chute is, you'd have to lean in and reach deep to get caught in the feed roller or blades.

3. Before running anything through it, I sprayed the chute/flywheel/blades with FluidFilm. I'm now a big fan of the stuff.

4. The geometry of the hitch is to going to require me to make some modifications in order to use my quick hitch.

5. It can't be said enough...hearing protection and eye protection is a must. I'd even add a dust mask in certain circumstances.

6. The owners manual is an interesting read. Certain parts are done well. Other parts look like the literal translations of instructions given to a translator. There are a few classic Engrish examples that are pretty funny too.

Overall, I'm happy with the purchase and now I need to figure out more creative uses for the chips.

Modification/customizations planned:

1. Top link hitch extention.
2. Chainsaw scabbard.
3. Tool box mount (above top link)
4. Skids.

srjones · Sep 4, 2007

My two favorite instructions from the manual:

page 7.
"The chute should be pointed downwind when possible or the fines will blow into your eyes and down your neck . This is not very comfortable "

page 8.

"Children as well as adults could easily lose a finger or four"

ToddW · Sep 5, 2007

I too am a new JM-6 owner courtesy of Ronald at Ranch Hand Supply. I finally found the time this weekend to hook the chipper up to my Kubota and take it for a test run. I have a quick hitch on my tractor and had no problem hooking the chipper up to it with the exception of the PTO shaft supplied with the chipper that was too short. A quick trip to TSC and I got a longer PTO shaft that was a perfect fit. I ran some 4" pine and oak through it that was in a brush pile since the 2004 hurricanes and was good and dry. The chipper went through it like a hot knife through butter. It is an impressive attachment and one that I plan on getting a lot of use from later this year once the weather cools off. The chipper is a great value and Ronald at Ranch Hand was great to deal with.

/Todd

mries · Sep 5, 2007

srjones said:
... In all fairness, the Oregon DEQ helped me a little with my decision, in that they'll refund 35% of the purchase over 3 years in the form of a tax credit.

I too live in OREGUN and would be interested in a DEQ discount. Can you pass along who or where you got the info. from?

I assume that they would rather have you chip the stuff than burn it?

Thanks.

srjones · Sep 5, 2007

I too live in OREGUN and would be interested in a DEQ discount. Can you pass along who or where you got the info. from?

I first learned of the credit from place I got the chipper, which is ValleyView Tractor in Newberg.

They're actually one more catch in the form of a $50 application fee on chippers under a certain amount, but if you want to

Here's the link from the DEQ that tells all about it.

Oregon DEQ: Air Quality burning smoke wood chipper tax credit

Where about in Oregon are you? PM me if you have specific questions. -srj