Greenmech's Eco Combi received a very complimentary write-up in the 20th January 2012 issue of Horticulture Week.
Michael Olleson and David Taylor of Waterperry Gardens in Oxford tested the machine along with a number of other chippers.
They noted that being road-towable and easy to manoeuvre, the Eco Combi is ideal for mobile crews. It can handle both timber up to 6in in diameter and green waste.
They found that the turn key start was simple and that the 35hp diesel engine started quickly and was noisy compared with the average chipper thanks to the patented Disc-blades which cut down on noise and are less susceptible to damage. They achieve this by only presenting about one-third of their cutting edge for work. This also helps to save time and money on maintenance as blades can be turned around lengthening the period between sharpening considerably.
“It’s very effective and does not seem to have any trouble with any size of material,” noted Olleson.
Taylor was also impressed. “You get the feeling that reversing the rollers would clear most problems,” he said, adding that the loading height of both the chipper and shredder infeeds is comfortable.
Specifications
Engine - 35hp
Chipping flywheel - 500x25mm
Flywheel speed - 2,400rpm
Capacities - 6in chipping/2in shredding
Throat sizes - 155x155mm chipper/ 800x600mmshredder
Feed rollers - Twin hydraulic on chipper/single on shredder
Drive - Direct belt drive
Discharge chute - 120mm diameter with 280° rotation
Fuel tank capacity - 45litres
Dimensions - (LxWxH) 4.01x1.55x2.15m (transport)
Weight - 1,200kg
For further information on the range of Greenmech chippers stocked by SGM please contact Ewan Peddie on 01383 413333 or email ewan@sgm-uk.com
