mobark model 17 chipper

[josh Farris]

hi all dose anyone know what motors they used in these? the one i am looking at looks like a older one.. the owner of it tells me it has a 4 cyl ford gas in it. i didnt think they but gas motors in a larger chipper like this? so not sure if someone repowerd it.

 

[Eq Broker]

Hi Josh,

I have a model 17 in my shop at this time and it has a Perkins diesel. If you get the serial number off of the tongue and call Morbark, they can tell you what engine the chipper had when it left the factory. I'd be careful as my customer needs an exhaust manifold and Perkins is no longer making them. When you purchase an older chipper, you risk the chance of not being able to get parts for it when needed. For example, Altec bought out Woodchuck Chipper Corporation and they are no longer supporting chippers that are 20 years old or older.

Hope this helps!

Dave
Global Equipment Exporters
770-420-6400