chipper fab questions

[welderman85 53]

I have a baker chipper with a very tired 5hp Briggs on it. I was looking at it the other day and was wondering if anyone has every tried to make a mount and run one like this with a PTO. I will try to get a pic of it up later but its made by simplicity I think and looks like the earthquake ones at tsc. Thanks

[KATO 115]

Haven't tried it , bu t it sounds like a %$#@% of a good idea. go for it .

[CasualObserver 3,411]

I'm not familiar with the Baker... but do a search on mighty mac.... you'll get lots of results.... like this....

[welderman85 53]

heres what the chipper looks like. i looked at how to make mounts after work and it should be real easy i just have to figure out a shaft and pulley mount hopefully i can get a good start by wensday.dont mind the mess i have a c-85 and a gt 1142 in pices inthe garage along a jeep tore all apart so its kinda messy sorry

[KC9KAS 4,744]

Good luck with your chipper mod.....I have a chipper with a Tecky and it needs carb work. I have thought about powering this with one of my Horses.

Oh, and an orderly garage is the sign of a sick mind....I just thought that up!

[tommyg 154]

I'd be interested in seeing the result. That's kind of one of my goals for my D180 down the road. I do remember seeing one somewhere here on Red Square. Front mounted.

[Forest Road 594]

Here's a link to mine. It's Mackissic I found on CL.

[tommyg 154]

Here's a link to mine. It's Mackissic I found on CL.

Yep, that's the one I saw! Nice job by the way. If anyone has attempted a hook up on the rear of a D using the PTO and perhaps the 3pt I'd be interested in seeing some pics.

[welderman85 53]

Thanks for the pics fost road thats what im shooting for. I think i have most of it figured out in. I just need some garage time

[cheesegrader 433]

I just spent a few days using my MacKissic. Making a mount to attach to the front end and lining it up with the PTO should not be too hard.

Be sure to add a clutch mechanism in case something jams the hammers, or you will melt your drive belt and possibly do harm to your engine.

Don't ask how I learned this valuable lesson....

[welderman85 53]

good idea on the clutch. how could i set one up. any ideas? thanks

[cheesegrader 433]

Mine is belt driven. The clutch is integrated into the pulley that attaches to the drive shaft on the chipper.

THey are still available directly from Mackissic.