opinons on Woods 5000 PTO chipper

[LKasdorf]

I am buying a farm, and the seller has offered me hjs Woods PTO chipper shredder, model 5000, a rhino hopper spreader and a rhino brush hog for $2200. All is in great condition.

The bulk of this value is the chipper and that is what I need the most. Anybody out there have experience with this model? He claims they are $2800 new, and that the dealer offered to buy it back for $2200.

I need it for general yard cleanup, and for limb disposal from my portable sawmill. I know it is rated at up to 5" limbs, and something larger is really in order, but I'm not likely to spend major bux on a bigger chipper anytime soon. Also, since I have a bush hog and spreader already, I can sell those to recoop expenses.

So- is this a decent model or a toy?

http://www.woodsonline.com/turf_grounds/commercial/chippers_shredder/chipper_shredder5000.asp

Thanks-
Lynn Kasdorf
Leesburg- no, make that Waterford VA!