Reviews

Fantastic Service!   I have an older machine and needed to replace the chipper/flywheel because of broken welds and bent fins (not safe to run). It looked like someone (successfully) fed a 4"-6" branch into the leaf hopper rather than the proper opening. Jen at Mackissic helped find the correct replacement and a leaf bag for the machine. It is great that they continue to support older machines with top notch build quality. This machine has at least another 30 years in it. Thank you Mackissic!

12PT.   I bought a "USED" 12PT chipper/shredder 4 years ago to replace a chipper/shredder that was purchased from Sears back in 1989. I did ALOT of chipping with that old chipper but always found it lacking, so I stepped up to the 12PT. All I can say is WOW, what a difference. It is a chipping/shredding BEAST! It is well made, a simple design that is very effective. I have 15 wooded acres that is infested with buckthorn, and I purchased it to chip up the buckthorn as I cut it down. In 2022 I filled a 17CF trailer heaping full with chipped buckthorn over 60 times, so far in 2023 I have filled the trailer 33 times, at the current rate by the end of the year the count will be over 75! That is ALOT of chipping!I keep the blade sharp and the unit maintained, and it just keeps chipping, and chipping, and chipping, hour after hour after hour.... An absolutely wonderful piece of equipment, durable and made in the USA.   July 2023.

Merry Tiller.  ... I ... am writing to tell you of a wonderful machine that I purchased ... in 1978.  We have a Merry Tiller rototiller that has faithfully started and performed perfectly for over 45 years.  I change the oil every year, clean the spark plug, put in fresh fuel, and then on the second or third pull it starts, and has worked our soil each year without fail.  I always store the tiller inside, and this year when I again started it and tilled the garden I felt I had to write and thank you for a great machine.  I think about twenty years ago I replaced the belt, other than that, no maintenance.  In this time of disposable, poor performing junk from around the world, it is a pleasure to own and use such a great tool, and as I am nearly 76 years old, the Merry Tiller is hopefully the last, and only rototiller I will ever own.  Thanks a million.  May 2023.

12PT1100.  I purchased a Mighty Mac shredder-chipper (12PT) last fall.  I want to tell you that it is a fantastic machine.  Needless to say, I am very happy and impressed with the durability and job it does on saplings and tree branches.  It's a real tiger!  It's like THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD!  I am so happy to know we can still buy great equipment, made in the USA........  April 2023.

Suburban Merry Tiller.  I recently became the third owner of this 1976 Merry Tiller Suburban.  The gentleman told me it belonged to his grandfather who bought it new and he had all the original paperwork.  He had moved to the city and was ready to finally get rid of it...... He had the Slasher Tines, the Finger Tines, and the Plow Attachment.  I had bought a house last year and was ready to start my garden........ after looking around on the web for a good used tiller I came across this one and even though it was old it looked like it was taken care of.  I researched your company and realized it looked like a quality product.  So I bought it and plowed my 15 by 30 plot that evening.  It leaks a little gear oil but it's still awesome!....... Anyway I just wanted you to know that your machines are still out there doing a great job after 44 years........  January 2020.

12PTE1100.  Just wanted to take a moment to give you all some positive feedback regarding my chipper/shredder.

I love my Mighty Mac!!!  Had it I believe for almost 10 years now.  I'm on 5 acres and its performance has exceeded all expectations.  It's been perfect for homeowner level work.  I'm very rough on equipment (Ret Army Engineer) and it's hung in there like a champ.

Finally I love the fact she's made in America.  Hooah!!

February 2022.

Recently I purchased a model VCB1102E, walk behind chipper vac.  I wanted to share some observations.  My first observation after easily assembling the handle, controls, and bag hanger it that this machine "SUCKS" the leaves right off the ground.  I could not be more pleased with the unit.  I must say I am pleased beyond my expectations and I work this unit hard.  Nice job and my congratulations, I am not easily impressed and do not give praise unless it is deserved.  This unit is awesome for my situation and has shortened my leaf season by 25% easily.  Thank you for building good equipment in the USA.  That is a consideration of mine for purchases.  November 2020.

I've been using my PT12 for over six years now and it has earned its keep and cost. I use it to create mulch and chips for my yard, which has quite a few trees and natural areas that create plenty of branches and leaves. I originally bought a cheaper and smaller chipper from another company and realized immediately that I needed more machine. The PT12 has been reliable and starts up practically every time on the first or second pull. However, one has to avoid putting fresh vines into the machine, since they tend to wrap around the shaft and not shred; if this happens the PT12 is practically designed to permit me to easily service it. It's user friendly and one of the best moves I've made, tool wise. It's surprisingly maneuverable for a four wheel vehicle; just make sure you have an area to store it.

April 2014

Hey, folks. My wife and I just got the MacKissic TPH122 over the weekend and put it to work on our Kubota BX 1850.

We have an older 8hp standalone chipper that we've used a lot, but it was simply slow and painful to use. Constantly clogging or bogging down and having to be torn apart for repairs or removing stuck sticks. We can't even begin to tell you how impressed we were with this 122. This thing was AMAZING. It spun quietly when not in use, and sucked down entire small trees without taxing the subcompact tractor even a little.

Seriously, this feels comparable in power to a big commercial Vermeer but quieter and more portable. We only have a couple of acres, but after tackling 2 of the 5 brush piles we've had laying around, we both actually went LOOKING for more limbs, leaves and yard waste we could feed through it. Not like us at all, and our yard thanks you.

We couldn't be more impressed. Thank you.

April 2014

....I don't think I've ever been as impressed with the service I've received from a company as I am with what you and the other folks have done for me. I would have been very happy and completely satisfied to be able to buy the clutch in time for the cleanup. Sure, it was sheer luck that I was able to get just the springs, but you took the time to ask someone else about my question (drilling the crankshaft) which resulted in the lucky find, and sometimes that little bit of extra effort is all it takes to turn someone's excellent experience into an outstanding one.

You and the rest of the folks there get that where the vast majority of companies today don't. So I think it was worth a little extra effort on my part to express my thanks.

Best regards

June 2014

Thanks for chatting with me the other day about my TPH-123 Shredder/Chipper. I followed your directions, got the unit hooked up to my Kubota tractor, and started [chipping] small trees and branches. I was actually amazed at how well it worked for chipping. [In] less than an hour I [chipped] a 10' x 10' x 6' pile of trees and branches. Very impressive! Thanks again for the great customer service. Based on my experience so far, I would buy another Mackissic product without hesitation.

September 2014

In the spring of 2014 I bought a very old (1976) Mighty Mac 12P chipper at an auction to help with a massive yard cleanup project. I simply couldn't afford a new chipper of the size needed for this job. Initially it ran and chipped/shredded very well, but within a few hours of use it became clear that the engine was suffering from neglect and inept maintenance, ultimately requiring several hours' work and a clutch replacement in order to finish the job. Being mechanically inclined, I did the work myself, which I knew from the outset would probably be part of the bargain when buying used equipment that old.

From the very beginning the folks at MacKissic were there to help me with anything I needed - owne's manuals (yes, still available for a 1976 model!), spare parts, advice, whatever I needed. My main point of contact, Joann Stout, went out of her way to see that any question or issue I had was handled as quickly and completely as possible. At one point she went to the parts manager to discuss some parts I needed that were only available as a complete assembly (clutch springs) and that conversation led to the parts manager finding the springs I needed in an old spare parts bin. I was just amazed at the level of effort she was willing to give to ensure my questions were answered as completely as possible.

MacKissic didn't earn a dime from my purchase of that chipper (other than the replacement clutch I bought), yet I can honestly say that I've never seen a company work so hard to serve an owner of one of their products, whether it was purchased from them or not. Needless to say, any of my future equipment needs that fall within MacKissic's product lines will be purchased from them, and I will gladly recommend their products to anyone.

January 2015

…..so I made a deal and brought the Mighty Mac home….. I had never used or even seen a Mighty Mac before….I dove in, found it extremely well built and simple to work on.

I did a little frame reinforcement…..and made some of the non-critical parts and pieces. Other than that it is pretty much original Mighty Mac. Oh sure it’s beautiful, but it’s meant to do a job and I put it right to work. It was not hard to learn how to feed it. It is so much more smooth and effortless than what I have been used to. And what a great compost pile it made! Trees, bushes, leaves, pumpkins...you name it!

Thanks to your tech support staff. It was very good to be able to sort out some rebuild issues with a couple of quick phone conversations.

What a great machine!

February 2015

I bought my Merry Tiller In March, 1974. It is still running like a charm. I use it every spring and summer to plow and maintain a vegetable garden. I have changed points and plugs only one time. Can't ask for a better product. Easy to handle especially as I get older.

March 2015

And let me take this opportunity to say how much I value my 30+ year old Mighty Mac®. You folks engineer and build a great product that I hope to pass down to the next generation when I no longer use it. I see friends and neighbors with newer machines that don’t work half as well or last anywhere near as long. From what I can tell, the latest generation is just as slid as mine is. Thanks!

May 2015

This company’s customer service is amazing!

MacKissic Inc.

I bought a USED chipper/shredder. I emailed the company before and after the purchase maybe 5 times to ask questions and I always got a reply either the same day or next day.

The model I got was a highway towable Mighty Mac. I needed to get a hitch on the car before I picked up. The hitch company wanted to know the ball size and tongue height. Got an answer right away.

All I had was a photo and I wondered if they could tell me the model. Got an answer right away.

After I bought it, I couldn’t find the serial number and wanted to know how old it was. I sent them a photo of the engine model and serial number. They got back to me right away with the serial number of their machine and the date of manufacture.

I have not spent a penny with them and they have been SO helpful.

I will need a few parts, of course, but I am very impressed with the company. AND THEIR STUFF IS MADE IN THE USA!

September 2015

Every time we use our Merry Tiller that my husband's father bought over 40 years ago we are just amazed at its durability!

Below are a couple of pictures of it. Just sharing as it is great to have products that endure the test of time...

May 2016

… I couldn't be happier with the unit. It does everything MacKissic said and then some. Processed approximately 240 cu ft. of tree trimmings and other debris just from my front yard. The machine ran perfectly, never missed a beat. Had one scare when I first started it up. The engine fired right up, but I wasn't sure the chipper, shredder was spinning. I've never seen a piece of equipment that well balanced. Everything was running, it's just that smooth. Thanks again…. If I had to rate the unit on a scale of 1-10, it would get 15! … a great product still made in U.S.A. Very proud to own a product of this quality.

To everyone at MacKissic, keep up the good work, and thanks for a great product!!!

July 2016

Dear Mighty Mac Woodchipper Representative: My husband recently was given one of your company’s products in very rough condition. It is a Mighty Mac woodchipper with a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine. It was left for over 5 years unused and outside in all the weather known to Texas. He is very talented at small engine repair and with a little engine cleaning (carburetor), the woodchipper started right up. Our problem, however, is that all of the decals have deteriorated. My husband wants to repaint the whole unit which will require scuffing off the remaining pieces of the decals.

Would you be so kind as to send us the two decals with the warning statements on them (one has the 10 caution warnings on top and the other is on the discharge door) also the decal over the drive belt with the Mighty Mac name? It is truly a wonderful testimony to the American work ethic that this product still can function like new!

Thank you in advance

August 2016

Doing business with Mackissic is as comfortable as this cat.

January 2017

Thank you so much for taking the time helping me with identifying the model and providing the user’s manual for the Chipper-Shredder. I have dealt with MTD, Sears and Craftsman in the past but I have never received the prompt attention and the pleasant joy in dealing with someone like I have with you. I haven't seen this kind of customer care in years! Good job and keep up the good work.

February 2017

Dear Mighty Mac,

I want to let you know what a great product and company you have. I've needed several parts lately for my chipper and Jennifer has been SO helpful. She always knows what I'm talking about even when I don't. She has the necessary part ready the next day for me to pick up and I like not having to wait for shipping. I'm also happy to deal with a local American company that makes a sturdy, efficient product. My chipper is getting older but still does a great job of keeping my place cleaned up. Keep up the good work.

Thanks,

October 2017

Attached is a photo of 80 year old man and 40 year old tiller. I purchased the tiller new some time in mid 70s. It is on its third engine but tiller is still original. My garden has grown smaller over the years but it has helped provide food for me and my family for many years, Thanks Merry tiller for a great product.

December 2017

I want to chime in with the review by K. Bennet and others who have this tiller. I bought mine in [the] mid 1970's in Portland, OR. Like the other gentleman I will be 80 soon and have to give up gardening. The tiller starts every year. It amazes me. I have changed the belt and spark plug once and have been in the shop once for something minor. I change the oil regulary. Great product.

Junes 2018

Just want to say I appreciate all your help, incredibly quick responses, and the great machine. The 9p has been "in the family" since new when my uncle purchased it at Vern's Atlantic in Enfield, CT. He passed it along to me when we bought our home in 1990. Has needed nothing except a belt or 3, some grease, and turning the hammers. Looking forward to passing it along to the next generation and I have no doubt it will be humming along.

August 2018

My wife and I recently purchased a property with a few acres, our first home with a yard. I assumed I would have no trouble keeping up with the leaves, sticks, garden, and anything else Mother Nature tossed at me, using only manual tools. After the first year, however, I was proven wrong and found myself spending countless hours raking leaves, picking up sticks and other debris, collecting them on a tarp and hauling them to the brush pile. Additionally, I discovered manually tilling a garden with a hoe was no pleasant venture, either.

I decided to acquire a Mackissic LeafCycler and Merry Tiller and what a difference this has made. Not only did it make the hours' long, back-breaking work easier and quicker, it also did a far better job than I could do with manual tools, shredded finely enough to use as fertilizer, and has freed up so much time, I can concentrate on other chores and spend more time with my family.

Both pieces of equipment are extremely reliable, of high quality, and manufactured in the USA!

March 2020

I bought my Merry Tiller In March, 1974. It is still running like a charm. I use it every spring and summer to plow and maintain a vegetable garden. I have changed points and plugs only one time. Can't ask for a better product. Easy to handle especially as I get older. 

Just want to say I appreciate all your help, incredibly quick responses, and the great machine. The 9p has been "in the family" since new when my uncle purchased it at Vern's Atlantic in Enfield, CT. He passed it along to me when we bought our home in 1990. Has needed nothing except a belt or 3, some grease, and turning the hammers. Looking forward to passing it along to the next generation and I have no doubt it will be humming along.