Chipper Chipper...or chipper/shredder?

[ToddW]

Has anyone had any experience with the DR Chippers? DR® Power Equipment - Top Discharge - DR® Chipper - Remarkably Powerful Wood Chipper Built for Homeowners

The prices seem reasonable and they do have a 2 year warranty for home use.

/Todd

 

[IslandTractor]

I haven't used a DR chipper but I have other DR equipment. There equipment is well made and generally aimed at the "prosumer" so it is heavier that box store products but not likely to be selected by someone working with the equipment daily. The main disadvantage to the DR chipper, based on review of the specifications, is that the flywheel is quite light in comparison to the Bearcat or Wallenstein products. In general, a heavy flywheel is an advantage in chipping and a disadvantage in transport etc.

 

[ToddW]

Thank you, that was a clear and concise comparison!

Don't know much about chippers, but I sure do need one


My property is heavily wooded and I don't think I dare to start a burn pile even in the middle of one of our infamous hurricanes.

/Todd

 

[ChuckinNH]

Thank you, that was a clear and concise comparison!

Don't know much about chippers, but I sure do need one


My property is heavily wooded and I don't think I dare to start a burn pile even in the middle of one of our infamous hurricanes.

/Todd

Bearcat makes a small chipper that is similar in design to the DR. It is nearly twice as heavy, and has two chipping knives instead of one. The quotes I've seen are only a couple of hundred dollars more than the DR. That makes it a better value in my book. Woods sells the same chipper in their "Estate" line of implements.

 

[weldingisfun]

Has anyone had any experience with the DR Chippers? DR® Power Equipment - Top Discharge - DR® Chipper - Remarkably Powerful Wood Chipper Built for Homeowners

The prices seem reasonable and they do have a 2 year warranty for home use.

/Todd

I had the DR Chipper shown in your link. It is a good quality piece of equipment, but for me it was too lightweight. I am clearing several acres of cedars/junipers.
Remember, the DR Chipper comes with a 6-month free return option. I did that. They returned my money, no questions asked, and they paid the return shipping as well. Order one, try it and if it doesn't meet your needs, return it. You have nothing to lose but time.
I went with the Jinma chipper Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company and am completely satisfied. The Jinma chipper costs less by the way.

 

[ToddW]

I had the DR Chipper shown in your link. It is a good quality piece of equipment, but for me it was too lightweight. I am clearing several acres of cedars/junipers.
Remember, the DR Chipper comes with a 6-month free return option. I did that. They returned my money, no questions asked, and they paid the return shipping as well. Order one, try it and if it doesn't meet your needs, return it. You have nothing to lose but time.
I went with the Jinma chipper Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company and am completely satisfied. The Jinma chipper costs less by the way.

I've been unable to find anyone in Florida who sells the Jinma chipper, and hesitate to purchase it from an out of state dealer. I'm very handy mechanical / electrical, but am often limited on my free time, so I want something reliable and with dealer support.

/Todd

 

[ToddW]

Bearcat makes a small chipper that is similar in design to the DR. It is nearly twice as heavy, and has two chipping knives instead of one. The quotes I've seen are only a couple of hundred dollars more than the DR. That makes it a better value in my book. Woods sells the same chipper in their "Estate" line of implements.

I'll have to check that out Chuck, the dealer I purchased my Kubota from sells Woods implements so he may have that.

Thanks!

/Todd

 

[ChuckinNH]

This is the setup that I've been looking at. The best price so far is just over $2400.00. You don't suppose the dealer is trying to tempt me a bit by mouting it on a tractor do you? Nah! He wouldn't do that.

 

[kossetx]

Todd, Like you, time for me is precious My jimna didn't require but 1.5 hours to set up, and a lot of that was greasing it. I have been more than happy with mine and I'm still surpised at the size chips it makes. It choppes fairly fine. One of the best things I've bought. Just FYI

 

[acohen100]

Well I think I have decided on the Wallenstein. Will start pricing them out tomorrow. The DR seems a little cheapie. Only one knife.