Chipper Wallenstein WOW!

[motocephalic]

Finally broke down and got me a BXM32 for my L3200. All I can say it runs superb, much more powerful than I thought it would be. I went through a pile of brush that I had nearby in about an hour, and made about 3yds of mulch. The shredder is voracious, and will suck in and pulverize anything near the shoot. It would simply rip it out of my hand. I should have worn gloves but I was very excited to try it while I had some daylight. It never broke idle, and never came close to slowing down. The stuff I was running through it was dry, unfortunately. I would chose to run greener limbs through it, as they seemed to go through it with greater ease. Two people feeding Wally meant no breaks for anyone. Overall I am really impressed with how this little machine ran for my short trial. I try and post some pics and maybe a video if I can get my helper to assist. I had to deal a little with my local guy, but finally got him down to a reasonable price compatible with others offering the same unit. I have about 5 acres to clean up in the next few years, and I think this thing will be just the right thing.

 

[CalG]

Don't worry

The thrill will subside, and then those piles of brush will look like so many hours of work.

But you do get the piles of shreds and chips to compost ;-)

 

[CobyRupert]

Congrats on the new equipment.
What's the difference between a chipper and a chipper/shredder?

 

[motocephalic]

yes I am sure that the joy will subside, but the brush has been in a heap for over 2 years, and I have been wanting to clean the area up for a while now. I really wanted the chips/mulch for compost, but will need patience for that

Don't worry

The thrill will subside, and then those piles of brush will look like so many hours of work.

But you do get the piles of shreds and chips to compost ;-)

 

[motocephalic]

a chipper does not make mulch out of debris, as a shredder does just that, and about 1k more money

Congrats on the new equipment.
What's the difference between a chipper and a chipper/shredder?

 

[Code54]

I had a 42 and all I can say is they are a great quality machine! Enjoy...

 

[CobyRupert]

I had a 42 and all I can say is they are a great quality machine! Enjoy...

What do they sell for?

 

[TerryR]

What's the difference between a chipper and a chipper/shredder?

A chipper uses sharp knife edges to make chips out of solid wood, typically cutting them into a great size for mulch or compost if you leave them for a couple of years. It is less happy with branches under say half an inch in diameter. A shredder tears up smaller branches and brush nicely but doesn't like larger stuff. Typically you get a lot of small twigs that don't make very good mulch but will decompose into compost in a few years. A chipper/shredder has separate sections for each function.

Terry

 

[CalG]

A chipper uses sharp knife edges to make chips out of solid wood, typically cutting them into a great size for mulch or compost if you leave them for a couple of years. It is less happy with branches under say half an inch in diameter. A shredder tears up smaller branches and brush nicely but doesn't like larger stuff. Typically you get a lot of small twigs that don't make very good mulch but will decompose into compost in a few years. A chipper/shredder has separate sections for each function.

Terry

Terry

If I may add to your comment

The "chipper/ shredder" combinations that I see presently offered by the several manufacturers send the "chipped" material through the "shredder" section of the implement. This secondary processing with the hammer mills and screen put out quite a different product than does a straight knife chipper.

Just a subtle twist in the description.... but cuts the composting time in half...;-)

 

[motocephalic]

All the quotes I got around here were north of 4500. I have been looking for a used one but to no avail. I can see the quality of the Wally lasting years, and I have a ton of work for it to do. I hope I can manage the hours to do it.

What do they sell for?

 

[oosik]

I just upgraded from Wallenstein '42 to '62. Both were manual chippers only - i.e. no shredder - no hydraulic in feed. The BX42s was $2650 and the BX62s was $4500.

The manual Wally chipper will jerk the trees out of your hands so fast and hard that at first it will frighten you. I feed everything - brush, limbs, whole trees thru the chipper with no difficulty at all. I've used a Wally chipper here since I bought the '42 in 2003.

 

[Cherokee140]

I have been looking at them as well....with all the issues here lately I am a little leary about burning.

 

[CobyRupert]

I just upgraded from Wallenstein '42 to '62. Both were manual chippers only - i.e. no shredder - no hydraulic in feed. The BX42s was $2650 and the BX62s was $4500.

The manual Wally chipper will jerk the trees out of your hands so fast and hard that at first it will frighten you. .

So I guess your saying it's best not to have your sleeve snagged on the limb. (FARGO anyone? )
What was your reason to upgrade?

 

[Ed of all trades]

I would think you did well not to have a pair of gloves for limbs to catch on. Might be hard on your hands but safer than a snagged glove. Thanks for the info, I have a chipper on my wish list.

 

[CobyRupert]

There's a BX60 (not 62) for sale sort of nearby. Hard to find info on what the difference is. Another thread here says the 62 is an upgrade, they went from 3 blades to 4, more air vents and added a "branch breaker?".
Is the flywheel the same weight? Anybody have good information on the BX60. Can you get parts, other than knives?

 

[Code54]

Best prices when I bought was from Woodward Crossings in PA - VERY reasonable shipping and they were great to work with. I seem to recall they have a website with prices on it.

 

[GBOUTDOORS]

Here's what a pile of pine branches looks like after the bxm32 gets a hold of them.

 

[motocephalic]

great pictures, how long did it take to make that pile? I made a good 2 CY in about an hour two people feeding it.

Here's what a pile of pine branches looks like after the bxm32 gets a hold of them.

 

[GBOUTDOORS]

great pictures, how long did it take to make that pile? I made a good 2 CY in about an hour two people feeding it.

Just over an hour the trick is to stack all the branches going in the same direction as you cut the trees up. Then the chipping goes fast as you can feed the beast! The chips have worked out great as a cover for all my woodland trails.

 

[motocephalic]

that was my main purpose as well to use it as trail cover, but I may use some as compost and try and let time turn it into something for my garden. I made a few branch piles this Winter, but the weather was such that I was doing good to get them into a pile, and the branches were not lined up.

Just over an hour the trick is to stack all the branches going in the same direction as you cut the trees up. Then the chipping goes fast as you can feed the beast! The chips have worked out great as a cover for all my woodland trails.