TroyBilt model 47266 chipper/shredder:

mitcheroo

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Jun 3, 2005, 4:53:22 PM6/3/05

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TroyBilt model 47266 chipper/shredder: I have an opportunity to buy one
little-used, at likely a very good price.

I think this is a "Super Tomahawk" model; it can chew up branches up to
4 inches diam.

Anyone have any good or bad experience with this model?

Elmo

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Jun 3, 2005, 9:57:50 PM6/3/05

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mitcheroo said (on or about) 06/03/2005 16:53:

My friend Allen lost two knuckles worth of finger using one he had rented.

Sylvan Butler

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Jun 4, 2005, 8:32:48 PM6/4/05

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On 3 Jun 2005 13:53:22 -0700, mitcheroo <mmitc...@aol.com> wrote:
> TroyBilt model 47266 chipper/shredder: I have an opportunity to buy one

> I think this is a "Super Tomahawk" model; it can chew up branches up to
> 4 inches diam.

I like my Super Tomahawk, but am not sure if it is the model you quote.

However, be aware that TroyBilt has gone bankrupt and sold all assets,
including their name. MTD now owns the name, and told me they won't be
providing any parts for the Super Tomahawk. Parts will eventually be
needed, eg the chipper teeth.

sdb

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Herb

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Jun 5, 2005, 4:13:08 AM6/5/05

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On Sat, 4 Jun 2005 18:32:48 -0600, Sylvan Butler
<ZsdbUse1+...@Zbigfoot.Zcom.invalid> wrote:

>On 3 Jun 2005 13:53:22 -0700, mitcheroo <mmitc...@aol.com> wrote:
>> TroyBilt model 47266 chipper/shredder: I have an opportunity to buy one
>
>> I think this is a "Super Tomahawk" model; it can chew up branches up to
>> 4 inches diam.
>
>I like my Super Tomahawk, but am not sure if it is the model you quote.
>
>However, be aware that TroyBilt has gone bankrupt and sold all assets,
>including their name. MTD now owns the name, and told me they won't be
>providing any parts for the Super Tomahawk. Parts will eventually be
>needed, eg the chipper teeth.
>
>sdb

Right. MTD didn't buy the CS line only the rototiller product line.

I have a Tomahawk and it'll probably be eBay for spare parts.

As to chewing up 4" branches; the chipper will maybe chip up to 3" and
that's only if the wood is straight. I don't like to feed anything
larger than 2" inch.

scr

jtno...@yahoo.com

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Jun 5, 2005, 7:49:00 AM6/5/05

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I wouldn't buy anything that uses a BS engine.-Jitney

Chris Hill

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Jun 5, 2005, 11:20:49 AM6/5/05

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On 5 Jun 2005 04:49:00 -0700, jtno...@yahoo.com wrote:

> I wouldn't buy anything that uses a BS engine.-Jitney

You'd be missing out. Some of the newer BS engines will outlast what
they're put on by orders of magnitude.

jtno...@yahoo.com

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Jun 5, 2005, 1:27:12 PM6/5/05

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marry her, and wish them both well. ;-) -Jitney

Herb

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Jun 5, 2005, 1:56:29 PM6/5/05

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On 5 Jun 2005 04:49:00 -0700, jtno...@yahoo.com wrote:

> I wouldn't buy anything that uses a BS engine.-Jitney

So what brand of engine are you in love with?

Herb

Sylvan Butler

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Jun 5, 2005, 12:51:16 PM6/5/05

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On Sun, 05 Jun 2005 01:13:08 -0700, Herb <he...@c-tran.com> wrote:
> As to chewing up 4" branches; the chipper will maybe chip up to 3" and
> that's only if the wood is straight. I don't like to feed anything
> larger than 2" inch.

Same. Bigger than 2" is firewood. :) Also, it works pretty hard
chipping 2" locust.

But by the same token, since I want to chip that 2" wood, I would be
foolish to buy a chipper which could handle 2" maximum.

jtno...@yahoo.com

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Jun 5, 2005, 2:25:44 PM6/5/05

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Honda 's have worked well for me, although some of their models utilize
bronze bearings which can be a problem in some applications. I used to
have a small boat powered with a Betamarine deisel that I was very
satisfied with, I don't know if they are adaptable to land uses.-Jitney

Herb

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Jun 5, 2005, 8:08:43 PM6/5/05

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Well , I have to agree with you on Hondas. Superb designs.

herb