3 Pt Wood chipper experiences WC-68 vs WM-8H

TJP440

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Several months back I started a post on 3pt wood chippers. I thought it would be beneficial to others to post my thoughts and experience with both the above units. They were both run on the Same B3200 with 23 HP at the PTO.
They both have good points, one had really bad ones. So read on and choose for yourself ;)

Woodmax WM-8H
The bad:
I spent as much time repairing /working on it as I did chipping.

Their service after the sale is horrendous.

Reaching any one by phone for support was impossible

I even tried the investment group that just bought them in May? worse results i n that there was NO response

It's MANDATORY to Write a service request and wait, you might get a response in 24-72 hours.

There were MULTIPLE manufacturing issues with the unit, some minor but time consuming to find, others more significant.

I offered to take another unit due to the numerous defects but they declined

I was told, it is made in China and the quality can be a roll of the dice 🙄 NICE!!!

Only two blades and they WTH in a hurry. They said the wood was dirty or had nails in it . 💩💩💩🚽

The feed control handle VERY POORLY placed

Constantly had issues keeping the driveshaft horizontal angularity within the recommended range.
Manual / instructions poorly executed

The Good:
Runs great on 23 PTO HP

Its input system will pull most anything in

They gave a full refund and paid shipping

IMO: Biggest improvements to be done?

Improve the Quality

Go to 4 cutting blades

Improve Access to tech support.

Improve access to the flywheel area

Possibly add a small tool box
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Woodland Mills WC-68

The Bad:
Input roller springs were set extremely tight. Unit initially would not take anything over an inch or so in diameter. I called and they said to loosen them. I did so two turns at a time on each side. Each adjustment improved. Finally went as loose as possible. Much better but still requires a bit of effort to get a large piece started

Should update the input system to have dual feed motors like the Woodmax. Or at least a Roller for the bottom. Current design pulls the material in while dragging it on the bottom floor. This creates a lot of resistance on larger pieces

Zerks on front bearing and U joints should be easier to get to

No Hour meter for servicing

The Good:
The feed handle position is far superior.

No issue with reaching tech support or anyone else. THEY ANSWER THE PHONE AFTER THE SALE 👍🏻

Haven’t had to do anything to it yet except the spring adjustment and lube the drive shaft u joints👍🏻

The clam shell flywheel opening is a real time saver and allows for easy inspection as well as quick blade changes when needed. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Sits much better behind the tractor keeping the driveshaft within recommend angularity 👍🏻

Runs great on 23 PTO HP 👍🏻👍🏻

Manual well done but could be improved a bit

Biggest improvements they could do IMO:

Add a Lower input roller or better yet a motor driven roller

Devise a means on setting input roller spring tension. Weld a hex nut welded to the upper arm at the crossbar. Adjust both springs to the same length by measuring eyelet bolts. use a torque wrench for recommended settings Measure torque.

Hour meter for service intervals

Improve the manual a bit

Possibly add a small tool box

Based on my experience the WC-68 is the unit to go with
hope this helpful to others 🍻.
 
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TJP440

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Gr2120 and B3200
Apr 16, 2017
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Omaha, Ne
Nice to hear Woodland Mills is stepping up to the plate!

I've been pondering a stump chipper and was looking at one of theirs
They definitely surpass Woodmaxx when it comes to Quality and the ability to reach a LIVE person 👍🏻