I bought an older Craftsman 8 hp Chipper for $200 from someone on Craigslist. I was searching Ebay, etc... and this seemed like a good deal. I was a little anxious as it had a little rust on it but cleaned it up, new plug, changed the oil. cleaned the air filter and shredding away. I will do up to 3" if you take your time. I am impressed with the power. The outfeed actually strips the bare ground.
I have a lot that I am clearing that I may someday build on. When I built my present house it was a mess when they built because I was only able to burn some brush and once stuff got pushed around it was a mess. I cut anything bigger than 3" for firewood.
I was looking for a chipper shredder for my Ventrac but they are expensive and hard to find used. This should take care of most of my needs. I have rented big towable units which are great but too expensive for occasional use.
Now I just need to fabricate a yoke to tow it with my tractor. It is on the heavy side for pulling around by hand.
I have a lot that I am clearing that I may someday build on. When I built my present house it was a mess when they built because I was only able to burn some brush and once stuff got pushed around it was a mess. I cut anything bigger than 3" for firewood.
I was looking for a chipper shredder for my Ventrac but they are expensive and hard to find used. This should take care of most of my needs. I have rented big towable units which are great but too expensive for occasional use.
Now I just need to fabricate a yoke to tow it with my tractor. It is on the heavy side for pulling around by hand.