09-01-04 | News

Chip Off the Old Block?EUR??,,????'??+Rating the Chippers

Disc and drum-style chippers quickly and economically convert trees and brush into recyclable chips. These compact and durable 5’’ or 6’’ diameter capacity chippers are perfect for rental stores, lawn care/landscape contractors, campgrounds, a commercial tree service?EUR??,,????'???s first chipper, homeowners, park/recreation departments.

65 Brush Bandit??????oe Hand Fed Chipper.

Manufacturer: Bandit
Model No.: 65 Brush Bandit??????oeHand Fed Chipper
Diameter capacity: 6"
Power options: gas and diesel in 20?EUR??,,????'???35 hp
Height, length, width: 93" x 120" x 66"
Infeed throat opening: 24" x 42"
Weight: 1,770 to 2,175 lbs.
Chipper blades/shred knives: 0/2
Warranty: 3 years
Cost: $12,000
Special features: Available as a PTO or chip box combo and is easily towed by a car or pickup. The wider chipper opening allows limbs and forked materials to pass through the chipper with few hang-ups.

 

Crary Bear Cat Model No. 71020

Manufacturer: Crary Bear Cat
Model No.: 71020
Diameter capacity: 5"
Power options: 20 hp
Height, length, width: 50" x 80" x 46"
Infeed chute opening: 20" x 30"
Weight: 715 lbs.
Chipper blades/shred knives: 4/36
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $5,349
Special features: Super strong motor mounts and balanced Kohler OHV engines start easy, run quiet and are proven reliable, with minimum maintenance requirements.

Ground Maintenance Equipment Model No. 24P

Manufacturer: Ground Maintenance Equipment
Model No.: 24P
Diameter capacity: 6"
Power options: 20 hp, 540 rpm
Height, length, width: 72" x 60" x 38"
Infeed chute opening: 9" x 7"
Weight: 780 lbs.
Chipper blades/shred knives: 2/1
Warranty: 3 years
Cost: $5,845
Special Features: Two special carbide reversible knives per machine. Power feed safety release clutch stops feed system immediately for total operator control.

Morbark 2060-D Cyclone Chipper.

Manufacturer: Morbark
Model No.: 2060-D Cyclone
Diameter capacity: 6"
Power options: 25 to 35 hp
Height, length, width: 80" x 144" x 63"
Infeed chute opening: 37" x 24"
Weight: 2,200 lbs.
Chipper blades/shred knives: 0/2
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: Manufacturer does not reveal price.
Special Features: Battery is mounted inside a lockable steel enclosure, preventing theft and vandalism. A 32-cubic inch hydraulic motor provides plenty of brush pulling torque to the feed wheel.

Vandermolen Corp. Model No. 24D4P3

Manufacturer: Vandermolen Corp.
Model No.: 24D4P3
Diameter capacity: 5"
Power options: 20 hp, 540 rpm
Height, length, width: 78" x 46" x 44"
Infeed chute opening: 30" x 25"
Weight: 655 lbs.
Chipper blades/shred knives: 0/4
Warranty: 90 days, commercial/one year, home
Cost: $3,795
Special features: Shear yokes fully protect the unit from overloading. Exclusive circle of safety design keeps you and your operators at a safe distance form the chipping chamber.

Vermeer Model No. BC625A

Manufacturer: Vermeer
Model No.: BC625A
Diameter capacity: 6"
Power options: 25 hp
Height, length, width: 94" x 105" x 51"
Infeed chute opening: 39" x 22"
Weight: 1,740 lbs. with Kohler 25 Engine
Chipper blades/shred knives: 0/2
Warranty: 1 to 3 years
Cost: $11,500
Special features: With the patented AutoFeed II system and
built-in safety features, it?EUR??,,????'???s a productive choice for your brush-chipping projects.

Power Points

250 – Horsepower of heavy duty engine for Model 1890 Intimidator Brush Bandit??????oe
10,500 – Weight in pounds with 6-cylinder diesel engine

Source: www.banditchippers.com