Why Ufkes Greentec?

Ufkes developed a venturi system which creates a vacuum in the chute and throws the chips further. Image: Ufkes Greentec

There are a lot of great chippers around, but a close look at the Ufkes Greentec range shows why it’s a great option for hardworking arborists and forestry professionals.

There are quite a few important features which make the Dutch machinery stand out from the chipper crowd, not least of which is they can be customised, and crane options are available on any size machine.

There’s also that all Ufkes Greentec machines are forestry spec and made for machine feeding – They’re built with heavy-duty drums, rotor motors, hydraulic infeed tables, and thicker steel all round. This last is a big asset as more and more people take to using heavy equipment to feed the chipper.

And it doesn’t stop there.

All Ufkes Greentec machines are supplied standard with hydraulic stabiliser legs and chute, and a remote control for chipper functions like crush, engine speed, outfeed, and chute control. There’s no need to have a person standing at the control panel all day, and that can be a big saving on time and finances.

Can’t beat it

The drum is at the very heart of chippers, and in the Ufkes Greentec range, the 22 inch and larger machines have drums which are bigger, thicker and heavier than some seen on other makes.

For instance:
• The 942 has a 22″ drum, 960mm x 730mm and 15mm thick, chipping up to 100 cubic metres per hour
• The 952 Mega has 400hp and a 22″ drum, 960mm x 930mm and 15mm thick, and will chip up to 150 cubic metres per hour, and
• The 962 offers 400hp to 900hp, a 30″ drum, 960mm x 930mm and 40mm thick, and will chip up to 225 cubic metres per hour.

The bigger drums give the machines a lot more grunt, and because they spin at a 1000rpm there’s less noise and less diesel used than machines with lighter drums running at higher speeds.

Ufkes also developed a venturi system which creates a vacuum in the chute and throws the chips further. Other chippers rely on the high-speed drums to get the throwing power which, again, results in higher operating costs.

Bigger drums give the machines a lot more grunt. Image: Ufkes Greentec
Bigger drums give the machines a lot more grunt. Image: Ufkes Greentec

Push-button convenience

Replaceable wear plates, made of Hardox steel, are standard on all Ufkes machines. There’s no more wear on the drum, the belly of the chipper or the chute as there commonly is with other brands, and biomass screens, standard on all Ufkes drum chippers, ensure the consistency. Companies that sell the mulch can charge more for the superior product, and those with an eye on the future will find themselves ready to take advantage of the growing biomass market.

On the bigger chipper models, 22″ and up, setting the chip size between 12mm and 36mm is easy. It’s just a matter of pushing a button.

There are even programs for specific materials. ‘Branches’ puts more pressure on the rollers, and ‘Logs’ puts less. ‘Hardwood’ uses less roller pressure and reduces the chip size.

All Ufkes chippers are suppliedstandard with a remote control. Image: Ufkes Greentec
All Ufkes chippers are supplied standard with a remote control. Image: Ufkes Greentec

Cutting edge

The knives in Ufkes machines are adjusted by turning them towards the anvil, which is a lot easier than the other way around, and the adjustment bolts also work as impact protection. When a foreign object goes through the machine, they buckle, and the knife retracts instead of breaking.

The 16″ and 30″ machines have quickchange knives available. At about $15 a piece, they don’t need to be sharpened. It’s easier, faster and more efficient to just replace them. It takes less than 10 minutes and ensures the knives are always the right distance from the anvil.

The bigger machines even offer the option of a splitter, so there’s no logwood left on the job.

Other options include:
• A cab with all controls and aircon
• Tracks
• Hooklift
• PTO
• Electric
• Infeed chain
• Extra vertical rollers
• A choice of colours
• A Winch
• A turntable on the 16-inch model, and
• A grapple saw on the crane.

Service

Ufkes Greentec works together with Chipstar Australia in Kilsyth and Ufkes Greentec Australia Somerville, and in a very recent development is now also working with Prestige Tractors, based in To learn more of Ufkes Greentec Australia, go to ufkes.net. Chippers, grinders and clean-up options Ballarat and Cranbourne west. Prestige will handle Ufkes sales, service, and have spare parts available in those areas, and Prestige’s mobile mechanics cover most of the state, a further reassurance for Ufkes Greentec customers.

To learn more of Ufkes Greentec and see it range of chippers, log on to ufkes.net.

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