Wood waste management is an important aspect of many different industries. Whether it’s forestry, road management, general property management, landscaping, or other purposes, having a wood chipper is critical to managing tree maintenance and wood processing. Getting the right wood chipper for your needs is critical to getting the job done.
Wood chippers turn branches, twigs and other parts of trees into useful chips that can be used for a variety of different applications. Wood chips can be used for compost, fuel, mulch and more.
Key Takeaways:
Overview of how the wood chipper works
1. Feeding mechanism
The branches and wood are fed into the shredder through the feed chute. The channel is designed to accommodate different sizes of material. Often, rollers or a feed system are integrated to pull material into the chipper.
2. Cutting mechanism:
Inside the shredder are sharp blades or knives that are mounted on a rotating disc or drum. These blades are designed to cut wood into small, even chips.
3. Download system
Once the wood is cut into chips, it is ejected from the unit through a discharge chute. The chute directs the chips away from the machine, usually into a stack, trailer, or collection container.
4. Power source
Most wood chippers are powered by a motor or hydraulic system. The power supply drives the rotating blades and the feed mechanism.
Types of wood chippers
There are 3 main types of wood chipper machines: trailer mounted, PTO powered and miniature mounted. Each has unique advantages and strengths and can be used in a variety of applications.
Trailer-mounted wood chipper
Benefits:
1. Versatility and Mobility: Trailer-mounted wood chippers are designed to be towed behind vehicles, usually trucks or tractors. These towable models are highly mobile and allow users to transport them from one job site to another.
2. High Capacity: Many trailer mounted wood chippers are designed with a higher capacity. They can usually handle larger volumes of material, making them ideal for both private and commercial use. The Wallenstein BXTR6438 has a 7-inch chip capacity, which will help you handle the toughest jobs.
3. Safety: Many wood chippers have safety features built right into the machine. Several models have hydraulically operated top and bottom feed rollers that help pick up and pull the brush into the chipper. It also features a safety control bar with forward/reverse controls to start and stop chipper direction.
Gravity-fed or hydraulic wood chippers
Wallenstein wood chippers have gravity feed and hydraulic feed options. There are advantages to both. Gravity-fed crushers tend to be more affordable, while hydraulic-fed options are more efficient.
Wood shredder with power take-off
PTO wood chippers are powered by the power take-off (PTO) of a tractor. Regular wood chippers rely on an external motor, while PTO chippers rely on the tractor engine to operate. They are ideal for agricultural environments and provide plenty of power.
Benefits:
- PTO shredders are very versatile. They can be used to maintain farm and ranch properties along with clearing large forested areas. Because of their ability to handle a wide range of sizes and types of wood, they are ideal for heavy projects.
- Cost-effective: PTO shredders are a great choice because they are generally less expensive than some stand-alone machines since they don’t require their own engine.
Miniature mounted wood chippers
Miniature mounted crushers are effective in many applications. They use the hydraulic flow from the miniature to power the crusher coupling.
Benefits:
1. Maneuverability: Miniature mounted wood chippers are great accessories as they allow for easy maneuverability and can fit into tighter spaces than trailer mounted versions. Another great advantage of a miniature mounted crusher is the ability to access terrain that would not normally be easily accessible with a trailer mounted crusher.
2. Easy operation: The miniature mounted wood chippers allow for quick attachment and operation. These shredders operate using the miniature’s hydraulic system, so no external motor is needed. meaning you can switch between tasks quickly. Another advantage is the ability to quickly switch between different attachments. Another advantage is the adjustable discharge channel, which allows the operator to safely direct the discharge to a safe area. Many models also have a built-in branch breaker that helps break the material into smaller pieces to make a more even mulch.
3. Powerful performance: Smaller, miniature mounted wood chippers can be quite powerful. Harnessing the hydraulic power directly from the miniature, they are robust and efficient. Many miniature mounted crushers can handle material up to 4 inches.
4. Cost-effective: Miniature shredders are often times more affordable than their trailer-mounted counterparts. Another plus is that many shredders come with reversible rotor blades, which doubles the longevity of your blades.
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