Not exactly a wood working tool, but I figured folks in here are a good source of information.
I am looking for a chipper with a 8-10 HP motor, which can chip (wood) limbs up to 3" in diameter, and shred leaves from my 1/2 acre "wildlife preserve". I liked the Troybilt 10HP model, but I (or LOML) would have to lift the leaves 5' off the ground to feed the shredder. I am now waiting to see the MTD 10HP model (a lower/larger leaf chute), which should arrive at HD in 2 weeks.
Who has used a chipper/shredder around their property? PTO-driven and electrical models are out of the running, as are the units which cannot be towed by a 18HP mower.
I am looking for a chipper with a 8-10 HP motor, which can chip (wood) limbs up to 3" in diameter, and shred leaves from my 1/2 acre "wildlife preserve". I liked the Troybilt 10HP model, but I (or LOML) would have to lift the leaves 5' off the ground to feed the shredder. I am now waiting to see the MTD 10HP model (a lower/larger leaf chute), which should arrive at HD in 2 weeks.
Who has used a chipper/shredder around their property? PTO-driven and electrical models are out of the running, as are the units which cannot be towed by a 18HP mower.