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| Being the 4 year owner of this 1989 machine which I purchased from the 2nd owner who left it unused in a dry barn for 12 years, I have used it quite often with excellent results. The original owner however, had it for 7 years (if my math is correct) and apparently left it by his compost pile during seasonal use. Therefore, there's a slight bit of weathering to the finish.
Regardless, for a 23 year old heavy duty chipper/shredder, it's in great shape. The chipper blade and hammer flails are in like-new condition, as is the 8 hp Briggs engine. Electric start works well too after trying with my JD's battery, but haven't yet purchased a dedicated battery. There's really no need anyway - starts on 1st or 2nd pull. Problem is, the brush piles and compost bins are about > 200 feet from the garden/tool sheds, and this sucker is heavy to haul by hand. Since I'd like it protected in a shed when not in use, I've been meaning to build a tow bar, but have not gotten around to it 'till this past weekend. For those who may be interested, I designed and built my own using 3/4" EMT (electircal/mechanical conduit), some scrap aluminum bar stock from a kicker motor lift from a long-past power boat and various frameclamp fittings left over from a winter cover from our last cruising sailboat. The result is perfect for my needs and works wonderfully. Best part is, it only cost me $6 in materials from HD. Pics below are of poor quality, taken with my cell phone is a dimly lit garage. Once the chipper/shreddder is outdoors and in use next week, I will take better photos using the Olympus 14D. I did haul it around the property a couple days ago using the lawn tractor over mixed terrain, and I'm very pleased . . . will probably use it more often now. If anyone has interest, I can supply dimensions and a parts list.
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| Looks like you did a good job. Sure makes it more mobil. |
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| Great work. I'd be interested in the parts/dimensions. Thanks in advance. |
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| sam, I've been very busy lately, but will soon put together a parts list and a dimensional drawing of the design that worked for my machine. It was very easy (and fun) to design and build, since I had used available parts + some 3/4" heavy gauge electrical conduit from HM. It's all about finding the neutral balance point of the towing point of your tractor - work backwards from there. |
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- Posted by theirgrommy none (My Page) on Mon, Sep 10, 12 at 20:49
| I would also love to obtain the parts and dimensions for my husband, his back can no longer handle the weight of our chipper to transport it to the areas it needs to be moved to for the task at hand. Thank you so much. |
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| Hi could you sent me the parts list. Thanks CWC |
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