Chipper wallenstein bx62 chipper

[farmerjim]

i've got a line on a bx62 chipper and was wondering if its too big for my jd790? i plan to put nothing bigger than say 4in material through it.

 

[Rara Avis]

Wallenstein Units...................................42.................................62
Drive System Direct drive, PTO w/ shearbold Direct drive, PTO w/ shearbold
HP requirements for max. cap. 35-40............................ 60-70
Chipper Capacity 4" Dia. (max. 10" slab) 6" Dia. (max. 12" slab)
Chipper Housing Opening 4" x 10" 6ｽ" x 12"
Rotor Size 25" 30"
Number of Rotor Knives 4 4
Knife Type Hardened tool steel Hardened tool steel
Rotor Weight......................................74 lbs............................... 197 lbs.
Feeding System Feed..........................Self Feed......................... Self Feed
Mounting System 3 Point Hitch 3 Point Hitch
Dimensions (Hopper Folded) 40"L x 42"W x 60"H 50"L x 52"W x 74"H
Hopper Opening 20" x 20" 25" x 25"
Discharge Hood Rotation 360ｰ 360ｰ
Discharge Hood Height 60" 74"
Rated RPM 540-1000 540-1000
Weight..........................................425 lbs......................770 lbs.

 

[Ductape]

I've run my BX62 on as little as 18hp and 5 gpm......... you would have no trouble running one on your 790 as long as you aren't trying to use it to capacity. For me....... anything from 3-4 inches up is firewood and doesn't get chipped.

 

[TractorDale]

I've the equivalent Salsco unit and I always sharpen,lap, and hone (as I would a bench chisel) after I use the machine. I find this makes a huge difference in the tractor/chipper ability. I am able to clean up the edges with the blades installed but a major ding would require removal, don't know about the wallensteins.

Gotta keep very sharp blades.

Good luck.

Dale

 

[Rara Avis]

I've run my BX62 on as little as 18hp and 5 gpm......... you would have no trouble running one on your 790 as long as you aren't trying to use it to capacity. For me....... anything from 3-4 inches up is firewood and doesn't get chipped.

In other words...you are pampering your BX62...

I'll remember that when you get around to selling it some day...I'll be the first one in line bidding for it...

 

[Ductape]

I was looking for a used BX42 when i came across this one locally. Guy i bought it from bought it new and supposedly only used it to clear his house lot. It was more than i really needed, but......................