WHY WOULD YOU WANT A PTO WOOD CHIPPER?

WHY WOULD YOU WANT A PTO WOOD CHIPPER?

PTO wood chippers come in a variety of different chipper, and wood chipper/shredder combination models from which to choose. They are much more powerful than gas and electric versions and can handle the many materials cleaned from larger properties. They make fast work of large woody materials, and for the cost, are often comparable to smaller, less powerful gas models. If you have the capability to run a PTO system, they are well worth the investment when regular property maintenance is a must.

TYPES OF PTO WOOD CHIPPERS

Although the design of various models of chipper is basically the same, there are a few differences to be aware of when researching for one that you need to be aware of. All may be engine driven by an existing vehicle, but these differences can make an impact in the budget you may have put aside for such a tool, as well as influence how you use it.

Light vs Heavy Duty

Not all wood chippers are made to handle the same amount of loads. Most start out being able to take branches up to 4 or 5 inches in diameter, whereas others may handle larger, 8-inch diameters with ease. Lighter duty chippers are going to be for the obvious smaller materials and may be the handiest for regular seasonal cleanups of tree lines, hedges, and other brush like a waste.

Heavy duty machines will require more horsepower from your engine and will be able to handle a wider range of materials. These are best used on properties that require a lot of heavier maintenance of woody stems, trees, branches, and brush. These also work well for commercial businesses that are faced with a wider variety of jobs to complete.

Self-Feeding

Self-feeding machines pull the materials by using gravity as they are being chipped once you have placed them into the chute. This is due to how the flywheel works in conjunction with the rotating blades to create this effect. Many self-feeding machines may not be as powerful as a hydraulic feed, despite being able to handle larger loads.

Hydraulic Feed

Hydraulic feed systems usually work on your machine's hydraulic system to help feed the materials and control the speed and power behind it. They have a system of rollers that allow you to operate the feed once you have it placed in the infeed chute- without having to continually place your materials in the chute manually as the machine runs.

Mechanical Feed

Mechanical feed systems usually work on your machine's mechanical system to help feed the materials and power behind it. They have a system of rollers that allow you to operate the feed once you have it placed in the infeed chute- without having to continually place your materials in the chute manually as the machine runs.

Adjustable Height

Some chippers come on a trailer of sorts for direct hitch hook up, some are built to be placed flat on the ground (or a personal trailer), and others have legs that can be adjusted to height based on the needs you have for it. These are the types of details that can help make your job easier when hard at work.