HI All:
I have read countless threads about the Jinma 6" chipper and have learned of a number of the machines weaknesses as designed. However, it sounds like the latest chippers are shipping direct from the factory with the problems corrected. For example:
1. The roller feed drive shaft is prone to breaking if the roller has to lift high over a big piece. This would cause the shaft ends to "round off" on their perspective driving mates. Numerous people posted a u-joiint shaft solution. Now, Jinma apparently ships the unit with a u-joint shaft which reportedly solves this problem.
2. The roller feed teeth apparently often did not pull in the material as it should, apparently it didn't have the tension or bite to yank in the limb. Apparently the roller feed has "improved teeth" to solve this problem.
The one problem I heard often, and don't know if a fix was implemented, is the roller feed lifting bar...apparently a foot activated mechanism is much more convienient.
Has anyone seen/experienced these mods on the latest Jinmas?
I'm trying to make the Wallenstein or Jinma decision. We are talking about:
$2188 for the Jinma 6" to my door.
$2638 for the Wallenstein 4" to my door.
$3400 for the Wally 6" to the door.
I'd rather spend as little as possible, but I also want a machine that will work for/with me when I want it to, not requiring hours of fidling.
Any comments about the Jinma rollers vs. the self feed?
Decisions, decisions....all without ever running a chipper, let alone any of these.
Thanks!
I have read countless threads about the Jinma 6" chipper and have learned of a number of the machines weaknesses as designed. However, it sounds like the latest chippers are shipping direct from the factory with the problems corrected. For example:
1. The roller feed drive shaft is prone to breaking if the roller has to lift high over a big piece. This would cause the shaft ends to "round off" on their perspective driving mates. Numerous people posted a u-joiint shaft solution. Now, Jinma apparently ships the unit with a u-joint shaft which reportedly solves this problem.
2. The roller feed teeth apparently often did not pull in the material as it should, apparently it didn't have the tension or bite to yank in the limb. Apparently the roller feed has "improved teeth" to solve this problem.
The one problem I heard often, and don't know if a fix was implemented, is the roller feed lifting bar...apparently a foot activated mechanism is much more convienient.
Has anyone seen/experienced these mods on the latest Jinmas?
I'm trying to make the Wallenstein or Jinma decision. We are talking about:
$2188 for the Jinma 6" to my door.
$2638 for the Wallenstein 4" to my door.
$3400 for the Wally 6" to the door.
I'd rather spend as little as possible, but I also want a machine that will work for/with me when I want it to, not requiring hours of fidling.
Any comments about the Jinma rollers vs. the self feed?
Decisions, decisions....all without ever running a chipper, let alone any of these.
Thanks!
