Fifteen minutes later a wheelbarrow load of branches is chipped
It’s been a while since I did an update on the Chinese chipper mulcher I purchased about three years ago. It gets used about twice a year and what has surprised me is that every time I wheel it out, it starts first time. I haven’t had to charge the battery, just check the fuel and oil, turn the key and away it goes. You can read about it here.
Using the chipper
This time though, I did have to get a new chipper blade as I had worn both sides of the other one down to blunt. I had made an attempt to sharpen the chipper blade with a wetstone. I sharpened it enough to get me through the last time I needed to use it, but it wasn’t going to work this time. I had a few branches to put through and needed to have a sharp blade to get the job done.
I ordered the new blade when I purchased the mini tiller and it was in the box. It only took about ten minutes to fit the blade, make sure it was securely tightened and hit the starter. Away it went again.
It didn’t take long to get through the wheelbarrow full of branches. A sharp blade makes life easier.
Using the mulcher hopper
Pile of branches and old plants for mulching
Pile reduction after mulching
After running the branches through the chipper I had a pile of old plants and small branches to put through the mulcher hopper. Again the chipper mulcher made short work of it. Every time I see that advert where the guy is wheeling a chipper mulcher out of the aisle that is marked “Items only used once”, I smile as I don’t use this very often, but when I do I am pleased I purchased it. I reckon that’s the best recommendation I can give.
Hi Olman Gardner. I am so pleased to have found your blog (page). I too have just purchased ‘the beast’ 15 hp and after buying oil tomorrow will be ready for action. I’m reading all I can about operation, tips and maintenance, not much out there. We have just purchased one acre home/land and previous owner cut down a lot of large gums and a bunya pine. Then left all the logs in the yard and piled all the smaller debris a metre high around three fences!! It’s a lot to be got rid of so I’m hoping ‘the beast’ will help me get it all squared away and tidy. I have a bit of an orchard growing so the mulch will be handy.
By the way, I think the company name is a bit sexist Big Boyz Toyz, as I’m a female and would rather play with my ‘big girl toys’ than bake any day… Cheers and thanks for the blog, look forward to more
Hi Julie, thanks for taking the time to make a comment. I had given the chipper a pretty good workout and purchased another blade for it as the original blade had dulled and it wasn’t chipping as well as when first purchased. It had been sitting in the shed for about 12 months before I installed the new blade. Took it to the pile, turned the key and off it went, like brand new. Surprised me, I thought the battery would’ve been in need of a recharge. Happy mulching.
Olman
PS I’m with you on the baking
Hi Olman,
Well I got my first lot of mulching done today with ‘the beast’. Wow, I just love it!
Was a bit scary at first, it’s huge and noisy but I’m happy as a pig in mud!!
After putting in required fuel and oil, checked all nuts and bolts nice and tight, turned the key and VROOOOM first go.
I have realised it will be useful to have a tarp down first so that I can pick up the mulch and tip into my trusty tipper tow trailer for ease of taking the mulch to where it needs to be. Can’t wait for daylight so I can get stuck in again.
I imagine I’ll have a sore back too in a few days lol…. Cheers and happy Easter to you
My reply is a bit late – but good onya.
Hope the back held up. Olman