Wallenstein chipper on a GC2310

[h2otoo]

Been looking at chippers, looks like the Wallenstein 32BX would be a good fit for the 2310. I have been told to look at the 42bx, also. Anyone have either of these chippers? Would be grateful for any feed back on any chippers that folks have running off of the 2310. Thanks.

Bob

 

[ChuckinNH]

I run a BX42 on my somewhat larger tractor, and can't respond directly, but I know that folks have run the BX42 on Kubota BX24's, etc. with no problems. Here is a link to a video of a guy running one on his. The BX 24 has a smaller engine than yours with less torque, so I expect you would be fine with either of the chippers you mentioned.
YouTube - wallenstein bx 42 chipper on Kubota BX 24

 

[DMW]

I have a BXM32. Same chipping rotor as the BX32 but with a shredder added. The tractor has no problems with the chipper, shredder use will slow the engine with bigger willow branches. The PTO has to be feathered to engage, or it will stall. A longer top link pin was required, and removed 1" from the PTO shaft (bottoming out when fully raised). Only used it for a couple hours so far. The GC has no problems handling the weight.

 

[farmeratheart]

Hi DMW,

How does that BXM32 do on bark? I have lots of bark left over after the pile of firewood seasons that I like to chip up for mulching the "outboard" flower beds. I've always wanted to know about the performance of the BXM with large amounts of bark "slabs" ???

Frank

 

[jaybrad]

I have a BXM32. Same chipping rotor as the BX32 but with a shredder added. The tractor has no problems with the chipper, shredder use will slow the engine with bigger willow branches. The PTO has to be feathered to engage, or it will stall. A longer top link pin was required, and removed 1" from the PTO shaft (bottoming out when fully raised). Only used it for a couple hours so far. The GC has no problems handling the weight.

How do you feather in the PTO? I thought it just engaged all at once, so I reduce the engine speed to just about idle and then increase it once engaged.

Jay

 

[DMW]

How do you feather in the PTO? I thought it just engaged all at once, so I reduce the engine speed to just about idle and then increase it once engaged.

Jay

Engage PTO, quickly disengage before the engine stalls, let the engine get back up to speed, engage PTO again. When things wear in a bit, I hope to be able to engage all at once.

 

[jaybrad]

Engage PTO, quickly disengage before the engine stalls, let the engine get back up to speed, engage PTO again. When things wear in a bit, I hope to be able to engage all at once.

...and no worries about what that's doing to the PTO mechanism?

I'm certainly not a mechanical engineer, so maybe it's just fine.

 

[DMW]

I just hooked it up again to try it on some bark. It engages without stalling the engine now. Did I mention it only had a couple hours use? Things look like they're wearing in. My rear snowblower did the same thing when new. I tried some old black walnut and apple bark. It will feed slabs the 4-5" wide thru the chipper. The shredder made a lot of dust and pea sized bits. It didn't want to discharge the material quickly. Chipping the bark seemed a lot faster.

 

[h2otoo]

Thanks for getting back about the chippers. I spoke with Woodward Crossing in PA. Anyone here do any dealing with them? Waiting to hear back on shipping cost, sounds like they have a good price on the BX 42. I am still checking out my options...

Bob

 

[amkfken]

Go for it! Have mine (BX42) on my GC 2300 the past 2 years, full time in the summer, never had to sharpen, also makes a good ballast weight for the fel.