I H chipper shredder?
 

I have a friend that collects green stuff and when he finds cub stuff he lets me know.He found a 149 with a tiller for 400 bucks that has been sitting a few years and called to tell me about it....In our conversation he told me this p.o had a I H Chipper for the front of the tractor in his barn...I know there were chippers for these tractors but thats about it...I'll probably ask about it when I go....Can anyone tell me what its worth or have any pics of one....and what parts or mounts I would need for it...When you dont know if its all there for me its hard to put a value on it .I also no it depends on condition.I also know this p.o. has other narrow frame cubs as well.Will it fit on W/NF tractors or both? Sorry for the ignorance.Thanks Randy

Randy-

It might be the po has a IH 59M shredder. I'll try and post a picture I have from the internet. I don't know the origin or where I stole it from. The shredder has a mule drive with a shaft and pulleys so be sure and keep an eye out. Here it is

Thanks pic helps a lot....that is suppose to be what the P.O. has...Wish I could get a better look at how it bolts up tho....Pretty cool lookin rig....

There is one listed right now for $450 and looks to be in good condition. Seller may give you info so you now what to look for.

Scott

I know a guy who has 2 or 3 of them and he told me that it just shreds up leaves....not limbs. I've never owned one so I really can't say, that's just what he told me.

Cub Cadet 123

The IH model 59M is only a shredder; it doesn't have chipping capability. IH had three push type models with different hp and the largest, the 79C had a chipper. If you search Youtube there's a 59M being used but I can't remember the title.

Wild Bill-

You're exactly right, the ad says limbs up to 1 1/2". I don't have any IH shredders but I have and use regularly an older Kemp and a Mighty Mac made by Mackissic (sp). The Kemp has rigid shredders and the Mighty Mac has flails; this is the only difference I can tell. Both have the chipper chute and are said to chip up to three inches. This is simply a sales pitch because it's too much for the machine and very slow. The Mighty Mac is basically a green 79C. I have used the shredder for up to an inch and it was all I wanted to put it through. It pulls hard on the machine and doesn't do a good job shredding. The chipper, on the other hand, will require a little more time but do a much better job. Anything about 3/4" and smaller I will shred but small stuff really shoots through the chipper so that's where most of mine goes. I mainly use the shredder for leaves. I've never used a 59M. I would love to see what it will do with the increased horsepower behind the machine. I also don't understand why IH didn't put a chipper on the 59M.

One other thing worth mentioning is the type of grate or grinding plate used. There are a couple of types depending on what you want for a finished product. I use the finer for leaves in both of mine because I'm shredding leaves and chipping sticks, twigs, etc. The chips end up in the main drum anyway and get flailed through the grate.

I'm not exactly clear on what you meant by "professional tree trimmer type/style shredder". Commercial chippers are self feeding and will chip the whole tree in most cases. There's no comparrison to these machines. Like our little tractors they are little chipper/shredders made for the homeowner. To put 1 1/2" in the shredder would be like trying to mow 3 ft grass in second gear. It might do it but the outcome could be better.

i wish i has one of them

i keep looking on e bay but must miss them somehow

Cubby: Try www.mackissic.com and check their FAQ on how to find a dealer near you.

Myron B

I don't have the 59m but I do Have the Mighty Mac (green) version. I use mine to make mulch for the garden each year. It mounts in the same manner that the snow blowers do. It is also adjustable for the wide and narrow frames. Mine is usually mounted on my 169 and I rarely have to go above 1/3throttle as the splinters fly. I don't do much green brush/shrubs, but i have chipped or shredded or whatever board material that was punky.

I moved my equipment out of the barn for insurance pics and as soon as I can, I'll post some pics. The unit is really quick to mount/dis-mount. As far as 1-1/2 " branches, that's usually campfire stock so I haven't even considered it. Trying to SLOWLY feed is risky so I just let the unit choose it's own feeding rate and if something is too big after 1 pass, it gets a second or more passes.

I've attached a pic, though not very clear, of the unit. Will post more/better in a couple days when I get home.

Happy Cubbing! FFGino.

FFGino-

I am looking forward to seeing some more pictures of the Mighty Mac you have adapted to a cub (I assume). I have a Mighty Mac that I mentioned before and have been thinking about doing a mod and mount it on a cub. If you would, please get some close-ups of the mounting system when you take the pics.

Thanks.....Wayne

Mighty Mac Chipper on a Cub wideframe
 

Wayne, I got home early due to a death in the family, so in a moment of solitude, I pulled out the chipper and snapped away. I don't know how much of the unit you have but everything in the pics came with mine when I purchased it from the IH/Cadet dealer as a used unit. Let me know if these pics help.

FFGino. Happy Cubbing.

P.S. I'll post more pics next week when things settle down a little.

Sorry to hear about your loss. I hope the family is doing well. I've been busy in the garden and away from the site for a while.

That was definitenly made for IH equipment. I haven't ever seen this version. My Mighty Mac is a wheelbarrow type I am thinking to convert.

Thanks for the pics.....Wayne

Don't know if this helps,--
It is a hammer mill type and is not for big limbs.
it came with 3 screens.

That's a nice shredder you have there too OlGeorge. I'd really like to have an 59M but with my conditions around here I really need the chipper. I have very large maples in my yard and they produce sticks, twigs, and limbs year around. I use the shredder for all of the leaves but there are always sticks lying around. I also realize the shredder will handle small sticks too but I always have an assortment. The shredder doesn't do that good of a job with sticks for me. They come out ragged at times and with the chipper right there I just cram it full of the small stuff and I'm done. I've heard more than once that these chippers will handle branches up to 3 inches but that's if you have nothing to do for the next week. I never go over about two inches unless the branch is mostly rotted. The bigger stuff takes too long and I feel is too hard on the machine. It gets carried off to the woods or cut up for firewood.

Does the 59M have riggid shredders or flails? My Mighty Mac has flails but I also have a Kemp of the same size and it has riggid shredders. Both have the chipper chute and the Kemp is a pull behind four wheeler. The pull behind is used mainly down my 1300 foot driveway since the Mighty Mac is a wheelbarrow style and has to be pushed. I adapted my lawn trailer with a rear hitch so I look like a train with the tractor, trailer, and the shredder. I have a picture of it somewhere but it is with my green tractor so...

Didn't mean to write a book.....Wayne

The different screens are for what purpose? Shredding size or material size? I still have not had a chance to get up there and look at this thing probably be next weekend its about a 2 hr trip.Im glad I started this post now I now what to look for....Thanks for all the pics guys Randy......

I use a screen that is full of 3/4" holes. I think it's the fine screen. I have another that just has bars welded across the whole radius. It renders a more coarse product I guess is to make material easier to transport. I just keep the "holy" screen on at all times. If it ever gets stopped up from moist leaves I just throw a few sticks in to clear it. Pine cones work good too. When you get them just try them all out and see what suits your needs.

Good luck....Wayne