Woodland Mills WC68 Wood Chipper Pros and Cons
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- Welcome aboard! Today I'm going to talk about my Woodland Mills WC68 Wood Chipper Pros and Cons. As you'll see in this video, the chips are flying and with every good piece of equipment comes some bad. Although the pros of this Woodland Mills WC68 wood chipper far outweighs the cons, watch as I hit some challenging material and find the limitations of this machine. My WC68 has been put through the paces over the years and has run flawlessly on the back of my 2012 Kioti DK40se HST. With the hydraulic pumping powering the rotating infeed roller, this woodchipper does a great job at pulling material into the cutters without me having to push. If you ask me, this infeed roller powered off of the PTO of the tractor is one of the best features of this wood chipper. You'll notice that the chipper struggles to pull in loose needles from trees, watch this video to find out why. I'll also share a tip with you about preparing your brush for the chipper and how to make the machine not jam as easily. Thanks for watching folks, back to it!
I have the WC-88 and for a tractor of the size shown in this video I would for sure recommend going with the WC-88. Even if you don't plan on shipping 8" material it will eat smaller stuff and feed easier. Setting the spring tension properly pretty much takes care of any feed issues.
When I’m in the market for a chipper I’m definitely going to consider that woodland mills model for sure! Great seeing it in action there! Thanks for having us over for the afternoon Sandy! Cheers!
Always welcome!
Thanks! I have the same one, there are a few tricks to different lengths (short ones) to get them to feed easily also don't let the chips build up around the belt and drive wheels, because it will make you belt jump off. Learned that one yesterday. I couldn't stop feeding her, well until that happened happened.
That’s good to know. Thanks for the tip
We used to use an old 6 cylinder powered Ford chipper, back in the 70's. the guy in charge spent a few minutes explaining that this machine is totally unforgiving, where stupid people are concerned. we were to remove all watches, rings, and long sleeves. nothing on you, that a branch could catch and pull. NOWADAYS, you see a lot of nitwits on youtube, using chippers, and dressed to the nines. Long, loose clothing, everything...totally clueless. this machine can maim and kill. CONGRATULATIONS, on wearing the proper chipper-attire. I salute you. Ted in NJ.
Thanks for watching Ted. Certainly is a dangerous tool
We just ordered ours two days ago. Can't wait. Using the Mini-Clip to make food for it.
You'll really like it. I've been using it for years and has worked very well and been very durable
That sure looks like a really nice chipper!
Love the chipper! This would be the first attachment I would buy.
Good timing. I got mine yesterday and is half out of the crate by my shed here in Australia. Bought it mainly after watching your prev vids and I am CDN originally.
Glad to hear you picked one of htese up. I find it's a solid unit and works well for all my uses. Have fun!
DodgyDave, Can you tell me who did you buy your WM chipper from in Aus, and was he/they good to deal with? Looking at ordering one very soon too and want to make sure the supplier is reliable. Thanks.
@@Sergeant898 hey buddy I ordered in Australia the 6" model and it works great on my Kubota 2301. Was dear at around $4400 (I think shipped) fantastic service and it came quick . Contact was Peter Towell
Mob: 61 (0)419 900 293
Email: info@woodlandmills.com.au
I've got little piles of woodchips all over the property and just mixed some with some free horse manure to compost for the garden. I'm with the bush fire volunteers and would rather chip than burn nowadays.
Keep the metal shipping tray it comes on. I welded some wheels on it and it makes it easier to roll to the three point and also store.
Looks like a good spot to move your sawmill to. Closer to your shop and tractor.
A little Stihl GTA 26 would be the perfect complementary tool for this chipper, cutting back those notty branches.
Hi Sandy, thanks for the response . I have tried since Monday past to talk to someone for help but so for no response from the company. I thought I would reach out to someone that has one.I have cleared the space between the wheel of the hydraulic drum an the cutter. The wheel was stuck but now it is not It just will not activate when I put any size stick in. With no stick the wheel turns freely . I have sent the company a request for service . Thanks again Rob
Thanks for this Sandy. Almost at the point of flipping a coin to decide on the woodland Mills 6" chipper or the Multilander Logging trailer. Need/want them both but have to take them one at a time. Keep up the great videos
Either or will be a great buy I'm sure. Happy fun!
Soo satisfying, I’m thinking about it. I’m sick of burning brush.
Yeah can imagine it can be a challenge to burn everything
Awesome video. Thinking about ordering mine in a week or so. Be blessed.
Big Bear I have one, it's a great tool
@@M5tworude Woodland Mills is an excellent company to deal with to. I bought there 130 max sawmill about a month ago and it is an awesome machine to.
I second that
You won’t regret it! I love mine!
Thanks for your reviews of this chipper and your careful explanations of the milling you do. Is Woodland Mills a sponsor of your channel?
FYI: For thinning out trees and leaving the hardwoods hiring a forestry mulcher is going to take care of 100% of the tree, including the trunks and stumps and leave a nice layer os mulch behind.
Looking good
I need one of these wood chippers. Wood chip makes great mulch around trees. It breaks down into black compost. I need a tractor first though.
I’m not going to buy a wood chipper powered by a small engine. They do not seem to as powerful as a PTO powered chipper like the WC.
Nice setup right there
Thanks Larry. Sure feel fortunate to have this setup. Works very well and takes a lot of labour out of the job of brush cleanup
I have the 46 on my kubota tractor, I find the chute too small and it pulls half of branches in then clogged up and end up pulling it all out again.Its great when it works but we’re trying to figure out a way to modify the chute a bit
Nice video thanks
Hopefully things work out for you. Thanks for watching Tim
Curious if you've ever had it jam? Made the mistake of trying to put a piece that was rotted and wet. Jammed the whole thing on me
Hey there is some firewood in that pile. What do you use the chips for?
I decided to make some chips out of the trees as some were partially rotten. I use the chips to cover wet spots and cover my trails
Excellent review Sandy. Do you sometimes wish that you bought the larger WM chipper with two hydraulic feed rollers for increased "grabbing power" on the more unruly or damp branches?
Great question. I haven’t tried the wc88 so unfortunately I’ve got nothing to compare to but I’ve not found any real big issues with my wc68
Hi, I am having a hard time getting the would to pull into the chipper, WC88, I got it last week an it has one hour on it, had a log jamb an it has not worked correctly since. Know seems to want to or able to help. Maybe you can. Than’s
Hey Robert, Woodland Mills definitely has amazing customer service if you were to give them a shout. By the sounds of it there may be something blocking the intake of the chipper. Consider having a look to make sure the flywheel is able to spin freely without being bound by jammed up wood. Hope that helps
Good day Sandy if you would put a hard peace of wood with a rotten piece of wood would it go in easy or does the feeder wheel needs to contact the every piece the wood to push them in? If possible it would be nice to meet your film crew that help you out. Have a good day
Hey Denis, usually if I put a solid piece of wood in first then follow it with the spunky piece of wood the infeed roller takes it all right in. My camera person is shy it seems. Can't convince her to say hello.
Are you still liking the chipper and it’s performance? Also, what type of shed is the green shed in the background? Looks handy and easy install. Thanks.
Hi Justin. Chipper has been great and continues to work flawlessly. It provides great help for cleanup around here. I can't remember the name of the shed but I'll try searching for it. It's 12 years old I believe and stays up year round. Great heavy duty unit.
@@sawingwithsandy thanks for responding. I just picked up a WC 68 today and I can’t wait to try it. Yeah, that shed looks heavy duty and I hope I can find one like it.
Wha is your PTO HP?
Hi Ben, I’m at 32hp at the pto
Have you had the chute plug up?
I have a Frontier wood chipper and almost every time I use it…especially if I chip leafy trees…
It always gets plugged up in the shut…
Thanks
Hi Paul. I don’t generally have it plug up but the odd time it does if I put just a. If pile of leaves or something down it. I try to rotate between branches and branches with leave to avoid it
i want one
Sure is a handy unit
I wish she would’ve actually shown the large log being chipped up :-(
Check out my other wood chipper videos on the playlist for some larger log chipping
The guy is wrong. If you have branches with leaves. The leaves will clog up the roller between the blades and the roller. It will also clog up above the roller not allowing the roller to move up . There is to much space between the blades and the roller. Sometimes the branch will get sideways in this area and stop the feed roller. The leaves will also stop the feed roller. In order to fix this you have to put the roller in reverse and expell the leaves back out the shoot. Then grab them by hand and throw them out. This is a real hassle if you have a lot of leaves on your branches. If your branches do not have leaves no problem.
Thanks for your input Dennis. I find that by alternating between leafy brush and solid wood branches, the issue of the chipper getting clogged up is non existent. Takes a bit of practice figuring out what works best for the vegetation you’re chipping but once you figure it out it’s smooth sailing. Thanks for watching.
Big downside is this thing tries to take a swing at the family jewels if given the opportunity...
You’re absolutely right haha. I’ve learned the hard way to stand clear
Just put the rotted wood in and chase it with a not rotted piece, problem solved!