PTO Chipper, Victory vs Woodmax
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BLSXJ
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I'll let you know in 3 weeks when I pick up a WoodlandMills WC68
Cool, let me be clear I have nothing against the big guys. Heck see my sig, one is Veteran owned and I respect the heck out of that. At the end of the day I am all about getting the best product and deal for my family. I am not associated with Victory, I paid the full $2145 and it may all blow up in my face. I did save $650-700 dollars vs others.
The only thing I see different this far is the top link hook up, no $30.00 hour/tach and the legs being legs vs skids. None of which concern me.
The only thing I see different this far is the top link hook up, no $30.00 hour/tach and the legs being legs vs skids. None of which concern me.
Ok so I got the Chipper assembled in about 4 hours. I was in no hurry, with two people you could have it done in no time. I of course like always was solo so it was a bit more challenging. Directions were good with pictures until I got to the hydraulic control lever and valve. They have updated the valve and it is more like the Woodmaxx (different part number but the same type) Instead of simply reducing flow by a set screw, it is a valve that sends extra fluid back to the tank via a return line. Like the Woodmaxx though the valve is probably oversized so you get 100% or probably 30% not much between.
Next the control bar (for the infeed rollers Fwd/N/R) is under the chute rather than over. I like it under but I have no experience with the bar that’s over either.
Putting the control and hydraulic valve and setting the linkage was not covered in the directions (the older style was still in the instructions). I got her figured out but sent them an email about the instructions not being complete.
The last difference is due to the mounting or hook up design my quick hitch won’t work. Not a huge deal as my John Deere 4510 has the easy adjustable bottom links with the pins. But if you have the turnbuckle style I could see this being a big pain.
Next the control bar (for the infeed rollers Fwd/N/R) is under the chute rather than over. I like it under but I have no experience with the bar that’s over either.
Putting the control and hydraulic valve and setting the linkage was not covered in the directions (the older style was still in the instructions). I got her figured out but sent them an email about the instructions not being complete.
The last difference is due to the mounting or hook up design my quick hitch won’t work. Not a huge deal as my John Deere 4510 has the easy adjustable bottom links with the pins. But if you have the turnbuckle style I could see this being a big pain.
Ok so operation wise the machine has exceeded all my expectations. It has handled much larger material than I expected with ease and very little rpm drop. My tractor is only 35 pto hp but it doesn’t seem to be an issue.
The quality, fit and finish seem to be of similar HD construction as my other more expensive big name implements. I am very satisfied with my purchase and if I need another implement I will be using Victory Tractor Implements again.
The quality, fit and finish seem to be of similar HD construction as my other more expensive big name implements. I am very satisfied with my purchase and if I need another implement I will be using Victory Tractor Implements again.
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Glad to hear it's working well. What does the three blade setup look like? How large are the blades?
On my Woodmaxx I found a part number on the flow control valve and was able to find a spec sheet in english for it. That's how I determined it was a 16 gpm unit.
On my Woodmaxx I found a part number on the flow control valve and was able to find a spec sheet in english for it. That's how I determined it was a 16 gpm unit.
If anyone has any questions, wants specific photos or info let me know and I’ll do my best. I will assure you I will give you an honest answer. I plan to put some hours on her over the next few weeks.
The one thing I find odd is I have seen some pictures of this model Victory Chipper with an extended top link attachment (identical to the Woodmaxx) and wider lower attatchments to be compliant with a quick hitch.
It’s too late for me without some modification but if your looking at these it may be worth calling and asking about if you need it to hook up to a quick hitch
The one thing I find odd is I have seen some pictures of this model Victory Chipper with an extended top link attachment (identical to the Woodmaxx) and wider lower attatchments to be compliant with a quick hitch.
It’s too late for me without some modification but if your looking at these it may be worth calling and asking about if you need it to hook up to a quick hitch
