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Which Wood Chipper Is Right For You?
21/01/2025
Wood chipper compatibility varies based on several factors, including material types, chipper size, and intended usage. Below are the key compatibility aspects to consider:
1. Material Compatibility
- Hardwood vs. Softwood:
- Hardwoods (e.g., oak, maple) require heavy-duty chippers with powerful engines like our TPBeaver or TP1200chip
- Softwoods (e.g., pine, fir) are easier to process and can work with lighter-duty chippers. Our TP15ESchip, TP800ES and TP600Chipmunk are perfect for this.
- Branches and Logs:
- Check the maximum diameter rating of the chipper. Small chippers handle up to 2 inches, while industrial models can process 6+ inches.
- Leaves and Twigs:
- Many chippers include shredders or specific settings for finer materials like leaves and smaller twigs.
- Green vs. Dry Wood:
- Green wood (freshly cut) may clog smaller chippers; dry wood is easier for most models to handle.
2. Attachment Compatibility
- Towable Models:
- Ensure your vehicle can tow the chipper if required (check weight and hitch compatibility). Our TPBeaver and TP15ESchip both come with removable tow bars.
- Bagging Systems:
3. Safety and Maintenance Compatibility
- Blade Sharpening/Replacement:
- Ensure replacement blades or sharpening services are available for your model.
- Safety Features:
- Verify compatibility with protective shields, kickback guards, and emergency stop mechanisms.
4. Size and Portability
- Small Chippers:
- Lightweight and portable, suitable for home use with small gardens.
- Large Chippers:
- Bulkier but capable of handling bigger jobs, often used by professionals or in agriculture. Our TPBeaverTRK is perfect for professionals. Here we have our monster TPBeaver on a tracked system making it perfect for all terrains.
Why not take a look at our Chipper Selection Chart by clicking here - this handy chart shows the materials that each machine in our range will be able to deal with.