ordered a chipper for my BX22

Just2quickz28 · May 18, 2011

I run a 4inch Patu Chipper on my BX24 most of the stuff that goes into the chipper is under 2.5 inches in diameter anything bigger is fire wood.

I like the Salsco feeder tube being more upright, my Patu is made for bigger tractors and expects the 3ph to be higher, so the feed tube is about knee / thigh height.

deereman75 · May 18, 2011

My plans have just totally changed, it turns out that the tractor is a total wreck. First of all, it needs new tires, front and back. (worth more then the tractor) Second it has way more rust then it looked like in the photo.

I am instead thinking of saving my cash and getting a tow behind 6 inch hydraulic feed at auction next summer.

Oh and also, Salsco said that chipper is for as low as 8 hp. (I know it would bog down a lot at that power though)

bellweather · Jun 6, 2011

First weekend with the Salsco Chipper (sorry no pics yet).

First impressions:

Built like a tank, high quality product.
Chews up anything I throw at it.
Pretty easy to use and feels safe...wife was using it too.
Wish the output shoot could be rotated...not always convenient for the chips to only exit one direction.
Not so effective with leaves and small twigs, but it's not a shredder, so no surprise there.
The owners manual could be a lot better, especially page on how to cut down the PTO shaft.
Easy to hook-up, although finding that shaft coupling button to connect to the tractor PTO is a bit of a PITA...wish it was a ring.
It's heavy! Made a dolly for moving it around the garage, very handy.
Overall, I'm pleased. We'll see how it goes with servicing (belt tightening, knife sharpening, etc.)