BX1850 and DR PTO Chipper?

[CHDinCT]

Well, I found a used DR PTO chipper near me for sale and I'm going to look at it on Saturday. The question is, what can I expect for performance from my 13.7 PTO hp BX1850?

The specs call for 19 -65 hp tractor to run it (actuall not sure on the upper end hp, but that's not an issue for me). It will take up to 4.5" branches. I did an online chat session with DR and asked if the hp rating was engine or PTO and they said engine. So having 18 hp at the engine seemed close enough to 19 to me. I'm guessing the 1850 will run it but it may choke on anything over 3.5" or just take longer to chip through. Anybody think this chipper is a total no go for my machine? Thanks

 

[Ductape]

You won't have any problems until you get over three inch stuff. Even then, you can just feed it slower. Keep the knives sharp and you will see a big difference in performance. I'd call the DR as good a match for your BX as you're gonna find out there......... plus the color matches!

 

[CHDinCT]

You won't have any problems until you get over three inch stuff. Even then, you can just feed it slower. Keep the knives sharp and you will see a big difference in performance. I'd call the DR as good a match for your BX as you're gonna find out there......... plus the color matches!

Hey, thanks. Didn't even think about the color.

 

[shrekbelly]

chris,
i am also seeking a chipper. my focus is on bearcat and mac kissic (a local business). my experience with a troy-bilt super tomahawk 8 hp reminds me that access to the blades/cutting knives is key. . . good luck in your search
shrekbelly

 

[BigD23]

Had a pto chipper on the back of a B5100 (12hp, 2 cyl.)...It groaned from time to time but got it done...This one would take up to 3" stuff...Of course, kept the rpm's up high.

Don

 

[CHDinCT]

chris,
i am also seeking a chipper. my focus is on bearcat and mac kissic (a local business). my experience with a troy-bilt super tomahawk 8 hp reminds me that access to the blades/cutting knives is key. . . good luck in your search
shrekbelly

shrekbelly, did you upgrade your machine or are you looking at non-PTO driven models? I didn't see a bearcat model or mackissic that I could run off my 1850.

 

[amigauser]

Bearcat (Tractors With 540 rpm PTO Drive. Engine HP Ratings From 13hp (diesel) and 15 hp (gas) to 40 hp.)
Bear Cat Products - Chippers

Mackissic (TPH122 model - Tractor HP 10 -30)
MacKissic Inc.

I believe that Mackissic is the OEM for all of the DR chippers to although the are built to DR's specs.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Have a Bearcat 70554 5inch PTO chipper shreader and run it with a getting tired Massey MF35. if you get up into the larger stuff over 3 1/2 you need to have shorter lengths so that the chipping gets done before you bog down all the way and loose all your flywheel horsepower, otherwise you can get by with a smaller tractor(just check weight of chipper on 3 point). Around here if it is much over 2 inches it is firewood anyway.

David Kb7uns

 

[CHDinCT]

amigauser, not sure I saw those models or not now as I decided to go used. None of those for sale near me presently. The bearcat looks real nice but I'll probably take my chances with the DR.

David_Kb7uns, thanks for the tips. So shorter lengths would be maybe 4'-5' max? shouldn't be a problem to cut the larger stuff to that size.