Awaiting my Woodland Mills WC68

[SylvainG]

Just ordered a WC68. Tractor has a 23HP PTO and I feel that's right sized wood chipper for my tractor. Delivery lead time is 3 weeks so chances are I'll have to wait until next spring to use it.

Edit: changed from a WC46 to WC68. Same lead time.

 

[jonsstihl]

For the price difference I wouldn't go lower than the 6 inch if your tractor can lift it. The feed speed of the roller can be adjusted so HP is not really an issue.

 

[jonsstihl]

I have a 6 inch and am happy with it behind 39 PTO HP. so far have not had to turn the speed down. upgrading tractors is expensive but upgrading tractors and attachments gets really expensive.

 

[SylvainG]

I was hesitating between both but went with the WC46 because I didn't think my 23HP PTO couldn't handle anything bigger than 4" anyway. But you're right, adjusting the feed rate, I might be able to chip a bit bigger. For the price difference, it might be more worth it so I've called them and switched to a WC68. Same lead time.

 

[Jstpssng]

I think you will be glad that you upgraded. While it will handle a 6 inch stick, I’ve always found that on a regular diet, a chipper efficiently chips about 1/2 of the size it’s rated for.

 

[oldballs]

I've put quite a few hours on my WC68 using either of my Kubotas with 19....19.5 HP at the PTO. It worked fine for me. Most of it was dead Cedar with some other varieties and live White Pine. Branches over 4 inches is chain sawed for campfire wood....or the burn pile.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[SylvainG]

I think you will be glad that you upgraded. While it will handle a 6 inch stick, I’ve always found that on a regular diet, a chipper efficiently chips about 1/2 of the size it’s rated for.

I had (well still have until it's sold) this chipper from Princess Auto.

It's opening is 3"x5" and anything bigger than 2" would bog it down to a stall. It was pulling the branch in too aggressively. Had to pull the branch away when I heard it bogging down. It's main problem though was it was too top heavy for its wheel base. It flipped to its side and broke the weld that attaches the wheel base to the tongue when pulling it on a small side incline. Had to re-weld it.

 

[bigtiller]

You are in for a pleasant surprise.
The WC 68 is a joy to operate compared to any self powered 3" chipper/shredder.
Yep, I had 3 chipper/shredders and I like the WC68 chipper the best.

 

[jonsstihl]

are you sure it is 3 weeks I have a friend waiting to put an order in also and I was under the impression it was longer. I bought mine summer 2020 and I think I waited 6-8 weeks

 

[bigtiller]

The front page of their website says "limited stock. leaves warehouse in 3 weeks".

 

[ericm979]

Even if you never chip anything over 4" the larger opening means less trimming of branches and irregular shaped pieces.

 

[oosik]

I run the Wallenstein BX62S with my Kubota M6040. I thin my pine stands in the spring. Everything 6"( on the butt ) and less. 900 to 1200 small trees almost every spring. This setup does a real job on the small, green pines.

 

[oldballs]

I heard that Woodland Mills offers free dance classes on how to avoid getting smacked in the kisser with weird shaped long branches. Wish I had the video.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[Gem99ultra]

I heard that Woodland Mills offers free dance classes on how to avoid getting smacked in the kisser with weird shaped long branches. Wish I had the video.

Cheers,
Mike

I think I can help you with that :-(

Having zero experience with running a chipper, and no teacher, I learned the hard way - very quickly. I also learned that standing on the left side was the safe side. Face slappers tender to swing to the right side.

 

[bigtiller]

I wear a Stihl hardhat/face shield/ear muff thing. It made chipping more enjoyable.

 

[Underdog57]

I think I can help you with that :-(

Having zero experience with running a chipper, and no teacher, I learned the hard way - very quickly. I also learned that standing on the left side was the safe side. Face slappers tender to swing to the right side.

Yeah! You learn very quickly not to stand on the right side!

 

[RalphVa]

I think I can help you with that :-(

Having zero experience with running a chipper, and no teacher, I learned the hard way - very quickly. I also learned that standing on the left side was the safe side. Face slappers tender to swing to the right side.

I agree. Usually try to hang out on the left side.

About ready to remove the bush hog and to put the chipper back on (a WC46; tractor is too light for the 700 # WC68). Will check the blades before using it. Just need the weight for log hauling and projects out less than the bush hog when folded. Might have to rotate the chipper blades. Used last season a lot.

 

[SylvainG]

Twice I rented Vermeer towable chippers after storms took down many trees and is one reason why I wanted one with hydraulic feeding. This things are a beast. You had to be careful around them. You could get a branch in the face very easily!

 

[RalphVa]

Just put the WC46 back on. Pain in the butt. Not enough room to put the PTO on. Have to pull apart; connect to PTO; have wife hold the pieces to meet and drive back. Then put back on the QH.

Recommend cutting the PTO to 1 inch longer than what the directions say. Think others have had this problem.

 

[SylvainG]

Just got a call from them saying my chipper is already ready to ship but might take up to 4 weeks to get here :-( I'll know more once I get my tracking number.