ctkiteboarding
ArboristSite Member
im sick of the feed system and want to try something else , whos made the switch and how do u like the woodsman, compared to the BB 250 ?? R
bb250 to woodsman 12x or 15x
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JohnH
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We have a 12X and its pretty good. We allready had to replace the axle twice. It seames a little tinney compared to the BB. Some of the guys like it and some don't. The 1590 BB will blow the The 12X or the 15X away in my opinion.
ctkiteboarding
ArboristSite Member
does the 1590 have the same feed issues as the 250?????
neighborstree
ArboristSite Operative
i have a 1590 , the ffeed syatem is a little better, but not perfect yet, still jams up and stuff...but over all its a bad a** machine
JohnH
ArboristSite Operative
To help the feed probs on our 250s we cut a little more of a gap in front of the feed wheel. Just a little and it seems to help.
xander9727
The Silverback
I've had a 15X for almost 3 years and really am pleased with it. The axle issues got me also. That was a Dexter problem not a Woodsman problem (they don't make the axle). I replaced mine with a 8K axle and the problem is solved. Laurie from Dexter said they've had a lot of chipper axle failures. I had a problem with my feed wheel and Woodsman replaced it for free.......a year after the warranty expired. I've run Bandits, Morbark, Vermeer and Conehead and to date I feel that Woodsman has it hands down.
My $.02+
My $.02+
timbertree
ArboristSite Lurker
I agree with Xander, my 15x is the best chipper we've owned so far.
DFD34
ArboristSite Member
Woodsman 15x
I have owned a Woodsman 15x for almost a year now. It is by far the best chipper in its class. Mine has the John Deere 140 hp engine and a winch. I have used Bandit 200+ 250xp 1590, Morbark Tornado, Storm, Hurricane and Vermeer 1400&1800bc in the past. They are all good chippers and will get the job done but don't even come close to the Woodsmans performance. The chipper is built like a tank and simple to perform maintenance on. I love the single infeed roller with (2) hydraulic motors on it. It has incredible power and the down pressure is unmatched. My infeed wheel did not bind up at all this year even while chipping trees with vines on them. The strength of the infeed system snaps crotches like they are nothing. You very rearly have to cut a crotch before you chip it. The throat opening to the chipper blades is 16 inches high by 24 inches wide. The 15x is more like a small 18 inch chipper thatn a 15 inch. My advice is to demo one or talk to someone in your area that has one. You can also e-mail me with any questions you have. Go to woodsmans website and get info sent to you. www.woodsmanchippers.com
One of my friends demoed a Bandit 1590 this summer and I went to see it. The chipper is a nice machine but does not perform like the Woodsman especially when you see the size of this machine. It is rather big. Compare the specs of the machines. The throat openings are very diffrent. You will be fustrated with the 2 wheel infeed system just like you are with your 250. The machine that I saw bound up (feed wheels)several times.
Just my 2 cents. Good luck in your search, DFD34
I have owned a Woodsman 15x for almost a year now. It is by far the best chipper in its class. Mine has the John Deere 140 hp engine and a winch. I have used Bandit 200+ 250xp 1590, Morbark Tornado, Storm, Hurricane and Vermeer 1400&1800bc in the past. They are all good chippers and will get the job done but don't even come close to the Woodsmans performance. The chipper is built like a tank and simple to perform maintenance on. I love the single infeed roller with (2) hydraulic motors on it. It has incredible power and the down pressure is unmatched. My infeed wheel did not bind up at all this year even while chipping trees with vines on them. The strength of the infeed system snaps crotches like they are nothing. You very rearly have to cut a crotch before you chip it. The throat opening to the chipper blades is 16 inches high by 24 inches wide. The 15x is more like a small 18 inch chipper thatn a 15 inch. My advice is to demo one or talk to someone in your area that has one. You can also e-mail me with any questions you have. Go to woodsmans website and get info sent to you. www.woodsmanchippers.com
One of my friends demoed a Bandit 1590 this summer and I went to see it. The chipper is a nice machine but does not perform like the Woodsman especially when you see the size of this machine. It is rather big. Compare the specs of the machines. The throat openings are very diffrent. You will be fustrated with the 2 wheel infeed system just like you are with your 250. The machine that I saw bound up (feed wheels)several times.
Just my 2 cents. Good luck in your search, DFD34
xander9727
The Silverback
DFD34 that sure is a nice looking chipper.
ctkiteboarding
ArboristSite Member
im leaning towards the woodsman 15x,,
i just found a 05 12x for 28k w 1200hrs, ive been lead to believe it can chip 15"material once in awhile without much problem?? also it can be modified to match the 15x specs??
im thinking thats aot of hours for the yr,,
what kinda hrs do you guys have and what year machines?? R
i just found a 05 12x for 28k w 1200hrs, ive been lead to believe it can chip 15"material once in awhile without much problem?? also it can be modified to match the 15x specs??
im thinking thats aot of hours for the yr,,
what kinda hrs do you guys have and what year machines?? R
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DFD34
ArboristSite Member
More Pics of my Woodsman 15x
Here are a few more pictures of my 2006 Woodsman 15x. I love this chipper. :greenchainsaw:
Here are a few more pictures of my 2006 Woodsman 15x. I love this chipper. :greenchainsaw:
DFD34
ArboristSite Member
2 more pictures
Here are 2 more. Look at the size of the throat opening......
Here are 2 more. Look at the size of the throat opening......
xander9727
The Silverback
My chipper is close to 3 years old and it has 350 hours on it. I stage brush and run it through or feed it with a skid loader. I don't let it run while I rake.
ctkiteboarding
ArboristSite Member
yea sounds right my bb 250 is 2 1/2 w 700hrs,,,, the woodsman w 1200 after one yr worries me but 28k is a great price,,,
ctkiteboarding
ArboristSite Member
a 18x just came available 2003 125hp 450hrs??? 28k
JohnH
ArboristSite Operative
Bigger is better
CompleteLori
ArboristSite Member
I have a 2007 woodsman - 730 that I just paid $28,000 for and it is the cats ARSE.
86 hp - runs better that ALL OTHER 12" machines .
For what its worth
86 hp - runs better that ALL OTHER 12" machines .
For what its worth
ctkiteboarding
ArboristSite Member
would u guys say that a 2003 18x jd 125hp, single axle w 459hrs for 28k is better then a new 730 w warranty for 28k
CompleteLori
ArboristSite Member
Yes that is a fair deal .
DFD34
ArboristSite Member
18X with 125HP
Sounds like a good price but it also sounds like the machine is under horse powered with only 125 HP. Most 15x come with 140hp. I am sure you will like it.
Sounds like a good price but it also sounds like the machine is under horse powered with only 125 HP. Most 15x come with 140hp. I am sure you will like it.
