Chipper pto driven wood chippers

[s219]

When I was shopping for chippers, I looked at that Nortrac, but it had a bunch of negatives. At the time, a Wallenstein was just $400 more, and it was a no brainer to go in that direction.

Aside from paint, the Nortrac is identical to the DR PTO chipper (which sells for a lot more -- way overpriced):

3-Point Hitch Wood Chipper | DR Power Equipment

 

[s219]

As far as chute angle and height, one of the things I liked about the Wallenstein is that the chute is fairly low when the chipper is lowered to the ground. I rarely have to put any effort into getting wood into the chute. The rate at which it will suck in material is surprising.

 

[Code54]

When I was shopping for chippers, I looked at that Nortrac, but it had a bunch of negatives. At the time, a Wallenstein was just $400 more, and it was a no brainer to go in that direction.

Aside from paint, the Nortrac is identical to the DR PTO chipper (which sells for a lot more -- way overpriced):

3-Point Hitch Wood Chipper | DR Power Equipment

WOW - that is pricey, your not kidding!!! For a couple hundred bucks more you can get the Woodmaxx 8" hydro unit....

 

[RoyJackson]

Roy, understood, smaller pieces easier to pick up and more manageable. Probably safer... Trying to get away from design of typical pull behind chipper, you know the ones with the hitch and 6-15hp engine on it, that seem mostly oriented to dumping things into the chute.

It really depends on what your needs are...

When I was looking for a chipper, several years ago, I wasn't looking for a chipper/shredder. I found a lightly used Woods 5000 on Craigslist list for $1000. Although I was going to offer $700-$800, I was quite impressed with the condition and performance and paid the full asking price (very rare thing for me to do).
In the years since I bought this implement, I've found I use the shredder more then the chipper (60/40 or 70/30) since I'm doing yard clean up, not clearing a wooded acre or three.

As far as the pull behind units, as you described....they're a lot more money for the capacity I'd need (5" or so) as well as another engine to maintain. If I had a quarter or half acre suburban yard...that's one thing. I had a fairly heavily wooded area in my last PA home and about 9 acres here in Vermont) which has a lot of trees around (fallen branches and such)

Added: One thing I would like (with the Woods 5000 and Bearcat equivalent) would be a chute. A blower chute is optional, but it costs as much as what I paid for the unit itself. I just don't chip enough material annually, to justify the cost of the blower option (which might not even work with my older chipper/shredder)

 

[newbury]

When I was shopping for chippers, I looked at that Nortrac, but it had a bunch of negatives. At the time, a Wallenstein was just $400 more, and it was a no brainer to go in that direction.

Aside from paint, the Nortrac is identical to the DR PTO chipper (which sells for a lot more -- way overpriced):

3-Point Hitch Wood Chipper | DR Power Equipment

WOW - that is pricey, your not kidding!!! For a couple hundred bucks more you can get the Woodmaxx 8" hydro unit....

HEY! It's a Dr. PTO Chipper, you've got to pay for the education.

 

[5030]

When I was shopping for chippers, I looked at that Nortrac, but it had a bunch of negatives. At the time, a Wallenstein was just $400 more, and it was a no brainer to go in that direction.

Aside from paint, the Nortrac is identical to the DR PTO chipper (which sells for a lot more -- way overpriced):

3-Point Hitch Wood Chipper | DR Power Equipment

If it's badged DR, it's overpriced but I'm sure someone buys them or they would not be in business. 2400 bucks is insane.

 

[Glrret]

Well, I expected a breakdown at some point during my ownership of a Woodmaxx 9900 but not this soon. I have about 10 hours on it and the pulley on the hydraulic pump that drives the intake roller has failed. I took the unit apart and I need someone to look at some pictures and provide some feedback on what I've found. Based on my observation it don't appear that a key was installed in the key-way or it came out. I would think that if a key was present, there would be more damage to the pump shaft, it just looks like the pulley was spinning free. But there also seems to be a mark on the key groove where a key was driven in, maybe the key slid out because the set screw was not tightened down.

Any experts have an thought they care to share?

 

[newbury]

Any experts have an thought they care to share?

Looks liked the set screw backed out. Does the manual show a key in the parts list?

 

[Glrret]

The unit did not come with a full parts list or diagrams, only consumable list. I've looked on the Woodmaxx site and I haven't found one yet.

 

[Glrret]

Much to their credit I have received an email response from Woodmaxx already this morning, and I'll share with you all.

"Hi Gary. I'm not sure how that happened but I will get you the parts you need immediately. They will go out priority mail today. Look for a tracking number in your email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Sincerely,
Will"


I have also already received the Order confirmation.