Looking for a decent wood chipper, occasional home use no commercial use but want one that's heavy duty. Thanks
Wood chippers?
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CAJUNLAWYER
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Just what are you planning 
(Watched Fargo too many times)
(Watched Fargo too many times)
Forester
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This is what we use:
May be a bit overkill, though.
May be a bit overkill, though.
35Rem
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Is there a waiting period for one?
OP
Just what are you planning
(Watched Fargo too many times)
Shhhh, don't tell my wife.
OP
This is what we use:
May be a bit overkill, though.
Shaun, keep it under 30 grand, please.
...Worked for me in Rochester
OP
OP
35Rem
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That would (wood?) take the fight out of ya.
m657
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I've got a 10hp older model Troy Bilt similar to the one in this video. His technique is lousy and the chipper blade sounds dull, but it does eat the 3" limb.
I had a 6hp troy bilt for a few years; 10hp is MUCH better.
YouTube - My chipper shredder chipping wood
I had a 6hp troy bilt for a few years; 10hp is MUCH better.
YouTube - My chipper shredder chipping wood
Forester
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Might be able to take 30 grand off.Shaun, keep it under 30 grand, please.
Stay away from anything electric - I bought a Sears "heavy duty" electric one years ago, thinking that I would only use it occasionally - what a mistake. It had a nice heavy motor, but really was pretty worthless - eventually I gave it away.
The neighbor has a small "troy built" that does a decent job on small stuff. Best to make friends with a neighbor that has one.
The neighbor has a small "troy built" that does a decent job on small stuff. Best to make friends with a neighbor that has one.
OP
Thanks for all the "help" 
....leaning towards this one.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07143532000P?prdNo=2
....leaning towards this one.http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07143532000P?prdNo=2
m657
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Great price, and the extra power comes in VERY handy.... don't know the brand. Handy if it has different size screens to vary the coarseness of the compost. Not a deal killer, but if it has that as accessory, they are worth it.
Evil One
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Reminds me of this... that I read somewhere online...
Jim
Jim
sourdough44
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To much prep with the wood. I say pile it up & burn it.
caseydog
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Ladder, that chipper you linked to has a Chi-com Honda copy for the engine, not a deal breaker but thats a lot of money when what should be the most expensive component (engine) is $269 on sale at Harbor freight.
I think I would pick this one http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07177638000P?mv=rr, a bit less horsepower but a serviceable Briggs engine and a good bit cheaper. Briggs used the 305cc block for 9-10 and 11 horsepower in the past so it's hard to say what the exact rating is since the big engine companies don't use HP ratings any longer.
Really unless you see an ongoing use for it , rent a big one (40HP+ self feeder) Oak will frustrate you on any small machine.
Ray
I think I would pick this one http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07177638000P?mv=rr, a bit less horsepower but a serviceable Briggs engine and a good bit cheaper. Briggs used the 305cc block for 9-10 and 11 horsepower in the past so it's hard to say what the exact rating is since the big engine companies don't use HP ratings any longer.
Really unless you see an ongoing use for it , rent a big one (40HP+ self feeder) Oak will frustrate you on any small machine.
Ray
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OP
Didn't know that, and couldn't determine that from the specs. Do you have a link to more detailed specs?
