GoodFellers
ArboristSite Lurker
New Owner/Operator and just upgraded to a 1 ton dumper. The back gate does fold down like a regular pick up. I'm still shopping for a chipper and have never owned an industrial one before so I'm not sure how much height matters or how adjustable chippers output height is. Weight is also a big factor unfortunately. I want the biggest chipper possible for big ash removals and very limited help, but I also wont have a CDL any time soon and keeping GCW under 26K is going to be cutting it close with a decent size chipper. With 1 board on bed: (10ft'L*7.5'W*2')/27 is roughly 5.5 yards * 550lbs/cu yard chips = 3,055 lbs current chip load +16k lbs truck leaves me +/- 6,945lbs for chipper + chip bed mods + additional chips.
-The dump bed has slots to put a 2x12 in but I am assuming I want it higher?
-Would sheet metal sides be lighter than dimensional lumber?
-How important is it to have a roof or tarp?
-If I drive with the bed full of chips and its not fully enclosed will chips be flying all over the road?
-Equipment storage or racks for chipper maintenance, blowers, rakes..etc?
-Any other features that may improve productivity/safety?
I'd really appreciate any insights!
-The dump bed has slots to put a 2x12 in but I am assuming I want it higher?
-Would sheet metal sides be lighter than dimensional lumber?
-How important is it to have a roof or tarp?
-If I drive with the bed full of chips and its not fully enclosed will chips be flying all over the road?
-Equipment storage or racks for chipper maintenance, blowers, rakes..etc?
-Any other features that may improve productivity/safety?
I'd really appreciate any insights!