Chippers - Market
Round Up - May 2008
Woodchippers vary in size, from machines that can chip large diameter
roundwood with outputs of over 100 tonnes per hour, to the small,
hand-fed chipper for dealing with arboricultutal waste. Chipping can
be carried out at any stage – on site or at a fixed location,
but there are many features to consider before buying.
AT Osborne
AT Osborne are agents for the TP range of woodchippers. The smallest
in the range, the TP100, is a drum chipper with vertical funnel. With
a compact design, the machine provides
fast and efficient chipping of branches up to 100mm in diameter. The
TP250 is a disc chipper with hydraulic feed. Effective for cleaning
up and chipping branches up to 250mm in diameter, this machine provides
flexibility and large capacity. The large rotor disc with three knives,
combined with three anvils, a 90 degree cutting angle and two horizontal
rollers, ensure effective chipping of everything from thin branches
to entire trees. At the top end of the range, aimed at professional
forestry users, are the TP230, 270 and 280 series.
The angled cutting angle on the forestry series results in larger
chips. The knives can be adjusted for different chip sizes and sliver
breakers (standard on the 230 and 270)
ensure a uniform chip quality. The professional touch of the TP280
is apparent both in the list
of standard equipment, the high capacity of approx 50 cubic metres
per hour, and the good chip quality. The TP280 is delivered with a
stress control system whereby the user can operate the feeding system
and at the same time monitor the rpm on the rotor and the feed rollers.
A large range of additional accessories is also available. AT Osborne
02380 814340 
Caledonian Forestry Services
The Kesla C4560LF from Caledonian Forestry has a modular set-up structure
and can easily be equipped to the customer’s needs. The options
available include a single axle, a tandem axle chassis and a self
engined version (300hp). The Kesla range has accessible service platforms
for easy maintenance and the chip size can be adjusted easily. Non-clogging
chip transfer ensures reliable operation of the chipper irrespective
of the prevailing conditions. The wide feeding table enables various
materials to be chipped, including roundwood up to 450mm, branches
and logging residues, surface boards and sawing waste. The low power
need has been achieved through a patented knife design and the knives
can be easily removed for sharpening. Hydraulic drive and brakes are
optional extras.
Caledonian 01764 663798 www.caledonianforestryservices.co.uk
Chippers International
Chippers International are UK and Eire suppliers for the extensive
Gandini range. All machines have a choice of tractor or self power,
with machine or manual loading. Popular models include the 09 TPS,
with a maximum feed opening of 300x270mm, available as pto or self
driven by a 4-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine (09MTS). Maximum
chipping diameter is 25mm, with an output of 8 tonnes per hour. Features
include no-stress feed monitoring, hour recorder and 360 degree adjusting
discharge chute. The model 13TPS, pto driven at 60-120hp, features
2 vertical feeding rollers with independent hydraulic motorreduction
gears. Hourly output achievable is 12-15 tonnes with chips adjustable
at 7, 10 and 13mm. Maximum diameter to be chipped is 27cm.
The 13MTS model has the same features as above, but is powered by
a 4-cylinder water-cooled turbo diesel engine of 80hp, and has the
additional features of a 360-degree turntable feeding chute, silent
pack, high-speed sprung twin axle with brakes, lights and a jockey
wheel. With a maximum chipping diameter of 17cm, the model 170 is
again available as pto (35-70hp) or self driven with a choice of 42hp
3-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine or 4-cylinder 32hp water-cooled
diesel engine. There is also the option of a 2-cylinder 35hp air-cooled
engine. The 170 produces a chip size of 10-13 mm, with a maximum output
of 4 tonnes per hour. Equipment and parts are supplied through a nationwide
dealer network. Chippers International 01789 414871 www.chippersinternational.co.uk
DANequip UK Ltd
The
7” capacity, German-built Tunissen 190 woodchipper from DANequip
has been designed for the serious tree surgeon looking for a strong
sturdy machine built to endure everyday arborist work. The unit is
built on a heavy-duty fully galvanised chassis and powered by a Lombardini
4-cylinder watercooled diesel engine which comes complete with a 2-year
(1000hr) commercial warranty. It has an antistress device as standard
and is fitted with a large cutting disc weighing over 90kg; all bearings
are fully greasable for prolonged life. The large in-feed hopper is
fitted with a simple mechanical safety bar which fully complies with
HSE legislation and reduces the need for unnecessary electrical components.
For easy access the machine is fitted with side panel access doors
and a fully opening engine bonnet, making daily maintenance much easier.
DANequip 01420 474600 www.danequip.co.uk
Eurogreen
The
Mus-Max Wood-Terminator range of woodchippers from Eurogreen offer
many options.
Quality woodchips are produced by the drum chipping technique. The
chip fineness can be controlled via several sieves. Tractors from
35hp and diesel engines up to 600hp serve as driving mechanisms. Whole
trees with branches up to 66cm diameter can be pulled in. The range
extends from the Wood-Terminator 7, with a feed opening of 62x38cm
and chipping output up to a maximum of 50 cubic metres per hour, up
to the Wood-Terminator 10, available as a tractor or diesel powered
chipper. The 7 and 8 models are Eurogreen’s best sellers. The
Wood-Terminator 8 is ideally suited for medium-sized contractors for
tractors with 120 to 200hp. The machine is available with a short
or long feed belt.
Maximum quality of chipped material is achieved by a rotor which has
staggered knives and a large screen surface. With a feed opening of
76x42cm and upper and lower rollers, this machine is well equipped
for chipping work in the forest. The Wood-Terminator 10 (tractor version)
is a versatile mobile chipping machine which devours thick end pieces
as well as scrub material.
It has very good manoeuvrability and produces coarse chipped material
with square chips for heat plants. All ejector functions are electrical,
with cyclone, enabling dust-free chipping. With a planetary gear in
the upper roller and aggressive feed, The 7” capacity Tunissen
190 from DANequip. with a feed opening of 98x71cm, chipping output
of up to 200 cubic metres per hour is possible. Eurogreen 01903 700
678
Europe Recycling
Europe
Recycling offers a large range of Woodsman chippers. The smallest
chipper, the Woodsman 12X, will take complete trees up to a roundwood
diameter of 33cm and the biggest model, the 337-FC, has a feed capacity
of 61cm roundwood. The chipping drum has two knife pockets which give
two full cuts per revolution, covering the complete width of the drum.
The result is a very high quality chip with lots of application possibilities
including biofuel. Woodsman chippers have an automatic reversing feed
system that controls the intake of material. It protects the chipper
from overloading and reverses material when necessary. With this system
the chipper drum always maintains the necessary rpm needed to produce
a high quality chip. The 15X and 20X models have infeed capacities
of 41cm and 56cm. Whilst both can be engine-powered (140 and 400hp
respectively) the 15X also has a pto option. The complete range of
Woodsman chippers is available with a large number of options, such
as an infeed table, pto, crane (with or without cabin) and remote
radio control.
Europe Recycling 0031 529 408 170 www.europe-rec.com
Fuelwood (Warwick) Ltd
Heizohack
chippers from Fuelwood are available in four capacities, 300, 400,
500 and 800mm; each machine is available in various widths. Heizohack
drum chippers produce a controlled chip size, have a big appetite
with a large in-feed and work with low-powered tractors. Powerful
in-feed conveyors combined with a large diameter top roller, both
with welded spikes, provide constant controlled feed right up to the
chipping drum. The chipping drum has a number of small blades that
can be sharpened in situ or quickly exchanged. A centrally positioned
clamp-screw makes the changing of the cutting knives simple and fast.
Chips pass
through the screen or are automatically recycled within the chipper.
Screens regulate the chip size, making them ideal for auger feed chipheating
systems, and can be changed to suit specification very quickly. An
auger transfers the screened chip to the out-feed directional blower.
The chipper uses a stress-control system, which allows it to be driven
from tractors of varying power ratings. The smallest hand-fed machine,
the HM4-300, has a capacity of 30cm (12”) and is available in
two opening widths. The 400 range (16”) starts with a 5-cutter
model with opening of 450mm, up to an 8-cutter model with 690mm opening.
There are also remote controlled crane feed models with long feed
intakes, and hydraulic raise, lower, rotate and direction controls
for the output chute. A two-wheeled chassis or a highspeed four-wheeled
chassis are available on the 300 range. Because of the weight it is
recommended that the 400 range are chassis-mounted (various options
available). Also available from Fuelwood, Laimet chippers incorporate
a unique and patented system of auger feed.
This system is simple and relatively quiet in operation and by changing
the pitch of the auger helix (also known as spiral blade or conical
screw blade), the chip size can be varied. The smallest unit in the
Laimet range is the HP21 model, with a capacity of 17cm and requiring
ideally 100hp (75kW). The power requirement is high, but so is the
output. The HP25 model is a crane-fed machine with a capacity of 23cm
and a potential output of up to 120 cubic metres an hour. The HP35
requires an independent drive of 270hp (200kW) and has a capacity
of 28cm. The largest HP50 has a capacity of 50cm, requires a mininum
of 680hp (500kW) driving power and is ideal for on-site chipping operations.
Various drive options are available, together with models for chipping
sawmill waste. Laimet have a self-contained unit with a large silo
and vibrating conveyor linked to the model HP25 chipper, primarily
for sawmill waste, driven by tractor and requiring 160hp (118kW).
Fuelwood 01926 484673 www.fuelwood.co.uk
Global Recycling
Popular models in the Global Recycling range of woodchippers are the
Bandit 65XP, 90XP and 150P models. The 65XP is a rugged, compact 6-inch
capacity hydraulic-feed disc style chipper which easily converts brush,
tree limbs and prunings into dimensional chips. The low profile slanting
in-feed tray is easy to feed. Powered by a 29hp engine, and with auto-feed/stress-control
as standard, the machine has a weight of 1300kg and twin feed rollers
with an in-feed opening of 6 by 12 inches. The 90XP is built for heavy-duty
production. Powered by a 79hp engine, the 17-inch chipper opening,
coupled with the powerful feed system, allows this machine to process
material with multiple limbs as well as large pieces up to 9 inches
in diameter. The 90XP has the power to pull whole trees into the chipper.
The 150XP is an economical and compact machine. Powered by a 142hp
engine it has hydraulic top lift with an in-feed opening of 14 by
17 inches and a 90 feet per minute chipping feed speed. A range of
optional extras are available, including radio remote control and
tracks. Larger disc or drum machines are also available from 15 to
35 inches. Global Recycling 017764 986912 www.globalrecycling.eu
GreenMech
GreenMech have launched a new compact professional chipper called
the GMR-100, a unit that shares a lot of the design principles that
you would expect from a larger machine. This new chipper follows the
increased pressures being placed on businesses to process their timber
waste rather than burn it. At only 720mm wide, this compact chipper
can easily be pushed or towed through the tightest of places so that
the operator can ‘chip on the spot’. The GMR-100 has an
in-feed chute measuring 550 by 435mm, making it ideal for reducing
armfuls of hedge and shrub trimmings, and it can take material up
to 100mm with ease. With an appetite of up to 5 cubic metres per hour,
this machine will save time and money on many landscaping jobs. With
a weight of under 200kg the GMR-100 can easily be pushed into the
back of a van or loaded onto a trailer, making transportation a simple
task. Once on site, the unit can be pushed or, on larger areas towed
behind a garden or compact tractor, to the job in hand. The process
of chipping is carried out by two reversible blades that can be resharpened;
these are mounted on to a steel drum which is powered by a 14hp V-twin
Vanguard engine. Once chipped, the material is sent up and out of
the adjustable discharge chute to the required trailer, bag or direct
to the floor, minimising handling and saving time.
Greenmech Ltd 01789 400044 www.greenmech.co.uk
Jas P Wilson
Junkkari
have produced chippers in Finland for many years and have sold over
12,000 units. Wilsons say they are among the most attractively priced
on the market. They are specifically designed to produce woodfuel
from the timber grown by the Scandinavian farmforesters who don’t
like to chip to waste. All of the models produce a quality product
with the minimum of fines and the chip size is adjustable. Three angle-feed
models are offered, of 4”, 6” and 10” capacity.
Two straight-feed models are available of 8” and 10” capacity.
All have hydraulic roller feed and internal pto-powered hydraulics
are an option. The Junkkari HJ260 pictured has the feed opening set
at 90 degrees to the rotary cutting disc. The efficiency of feed can
be adjusted by altering the speed of the hydraulic feed motor. The
feed-roller is equipped with sharp teeth for optimum grip, enabling
the feed flow to be kept smooth. The high capacity of this model makes
it suitable for shared use or even small-scale contract operations.
Jas P Wilson 01556 612233 www.jaspwilson.co.uk
Liston Equipment
Liston Equipment supplies Americanbuilt Carlton chippers and shredders.
The 2012 model is a 12” disc chipper, high performance with
an in-feed of 12” by 20”. Engine power options range from
99hp to 140hp. Other features include a top lift system, auto feed
and full CE regulation
in-feed safety bar system as standard. The 1790 9” woodchipper
is able to chip true 9” material with a 12” by 9½”
opening. This machine is aimed at the professional arborist or contractors.
The 1790 has an 80hp Kubota diesel engine coupled to a heavy-duty
clutch. Other features are a one inch thick chipper disc, AR400 anvil,
10” by 17” in-feed rollers with ‘Auto feed plus’,
a feedroller top lift system and adjustable feed rates.
Liston Equipment 01273 891890 www.listonequipment.co.uk
Prochip
Schliesing woodchippers from Prochip are available in road-tow, pto
and tracked variants, in no fewer than 21 standard models with capacities
from 5” up to machines that deal with timber in excess of 12”.
Add to these standard models engine options, turn tables, chassis
choices, different blade configurations, including the unique whisper
cut system, and an options list that seems to be endless, and there
really is a machine for every requirement. 2007 continued to see an
ever increasing demand for pto machines, and the need for machines
that were able to produce woodchip for fuel. This led to Schliesing
reviewing their
2008 model range, with the introduction of crane-fed machines in both
road-tow and pto formats, and expanding the options available to their
standard pto line-up. There are 10 basic pto models, from the 5”
105ZX to the 550ZX which has a capacity of 12”. All models are
now available with a host of options which include turntables, slow
and fast tow chassis, extended discharge chutes and forestry cranes.
The newest option available which can be fitted to most models is
the secondary chip system. This ensures the woodchip is of a consistent
quality (meets European Standard PR CEN TS14961), ideal for woodchip
boiler applications. Prochip 01449 770044 www.schliesing.co.uk
Timberwolf
Timberwolf chippers are of a modular design to facilitate quick and
easy servicing and claim to be fitted with the fastest reacting feed-management
system in the business, maximising
machine and operator efficiency. With various models in their range,
from gravity-fed to hydraulic machines – tracked, towable and
pto driven – there is something for every user.
The TW13/75G is an easily manoeuvrable machine that can handle material
up to 3” with ease. Powered by a 13hp Honda engine, this is
the machine most favoured by professionals working in confined spaces.
Timberwolf’s most popular chipper in the UK, the TW150DH/DHB,
has been in production for ten years. Powered by a 35hp water-cooled
Kubota diesel engine, with a maximum in-feed of 6”, it gives
excellent all round performance without being an excessive price.
For working 24/7, the TW190DH is definitely a contractor’s machine.
It will tackle the toughest of jobs with the minimum of maintenance.
Maximum in-feed is 7½”, with twin hydraulic feed rollers.
This machine is available with a naturally aspirated engine, or a
turbocharged engine for even greater throughput. Also available from
Timberwolf is the 250DH Turbo 10” chipper. Featuring a turntable
which rotates through 360 degrees, this technologically advanced chipper
gives the operator a choice of working positions to suit the job in
hand and provides increased roadside safety. With a weight of just
over two tonnes, stability and ease of towing are afforded by the
twin axle trailer. The 250DH has four double-sided blades and a maximum
throughput of up to 12 tonnes per hour. Timberwolf 01449 765800 www.timberwolf-uk.com
Tracmaster
The
Camon C50 All-in-One portable chipper from Tracmaster is a tough machine
primarily aimed at the disposal of garden waste including branches,
brushwood and prunings. An important feature of this machine is its
ability to be broken down, by removing the in-feed chute and hiding
the exit chute so that the machine can be easily placed into the boot
of a car. A collecting bag comes as standard and allows the operator
to leave a clean area.
The Honda engine is well regarded for its reliability and the whole
machine has been built with ease of use and durability as its key
focus. The Camon C275 chipper features a hydraulic roller in-feed
system monitored by an electronic no-stress device that not only prevents
the blades being overfed, but also reverses the hydraulic roller for
a fraction of second so that the engine is able to return to full
revs much quicker than it would do without this function. The chipper
is also mounted on a high-speed road trailer complete with full lighting
board. The two chipping blades are fully reversible with only a simple
process being required to open the machine up for access. With a chipping
capacity of 15cm and diesel (27hp Kubota 3-cylinder) or petrol (24hp
Honda V-twin) engine options, this machine offers excellent performance
capabilities. Tracmaster Ltd 01444 247689 www.tracmaster.co.uk
Vermeer UK
The Vermeer BC1400TX is a tracked 15” capacity brushwoodchipper
which is mounted on either steel or rubber tracks. It is equipped
with a wireless remote control unit which enables the operator to
simultaneously load the chipper from a skidsteer or excavator whilst
retaining
control of the machine. It benefits from Vermeer’s patented
Smartfeed System which enhances production and protects the chipper
from becoming jammed. The Cat 304 track chassis enables the machine
to reach areas that wheeled machines find impossible and with the
reduced ground pressure that tracks bring, it causes less disturbance
too. The 122hp Cat
turbo diesel provides this chipper with plenty of power to chip wood
at speeds in excess of 2 feet per second and it can be fitted with
an optional winch above the feed table to pull larger pieces into
the machine without extra trimming to reduce the size. Vermeer UK
also offer the Farmi range of pto driven chippers. Their capacities
range from 160 to 380mm diameter and they have a built-in hydraulic
tank and pump enabling them to run on a wide variety of tractors.
There is an option of a no-stress system to manage the feeding of
larger material, and options for longer discharge chute, chip size
adjustment and twig breakers to give a very high quality end product.
Vermeer UK 01933 274400
Westcon Equipment UK
Westcon
supply the Jenz HEM biomass chippers to chip logs, tree surgery off-cuts,
slabwood and high wood content landscaping material. Four powered
chippers are offered starting at 280hp and increasing to the 650hp
HEM 1000 model with a capacity up to 350 cubic metres an hour. This
enables most customers to find the right sized model. Chippers can
be trailer-mounted, truck-mounted or on tracks. Many are fitted with
cranes and have long in-feed conveyors with hopper-style in-feeds
to enable easy loading of tree surgery off-cuts. The most popular
model to date is the 490hp HEM 561 DL with a capacity of up to 150
cubic metres an hour and infeed dimensions of 1000 by 650mm.
Jenz also produce four pto chippers for tractors from 150 to 360hp.
pto models are very versatile and offer a lower cost of entry providing
you have a high powered tractor. The Jenz machines are drum chippers,
fitted with screens to size the chip and help create a consistently
sized product, which is important for boilers. Usually, better quality
chip will fetch a higher price. The chippers use small, low-cost blades
to minimise damage from steel and stones and thereby minimise running
costs. They are heavily built for lower maintenance costs, and higher
resale values. Westcon have a comprehensive after-sales service to
support customers. This includes engineers based in Scotland, Yorkshire,
and the south. A technical telephone hotline and a large stock of
spare parts are available for next day delivery. Westcon Equipment
01258 859100 www.westconuk.co.uk
M Large Tree Services
The new generation of Farmi chippers are suitable for use both for
green waste reduction and for fuel chip production. The 6” capacity
CH160 is available with a gravity-fed hopper and is suitable for use
with compact tractors, as it weighs under 300kg and only requires
25hp.The larger CH160HF comes with a single hydraulic feed-roller
and can handle brash including logs up to 16cm. For users who have
larger tractors, the Farmi CH260 range provides the perfect choice
for either waste reduction or full chip production. Maximum log diameter
is 26cm. Chip size can be varied from 7-25mm and sliver-breakers are
standard. Additional slab-breaker grids can be fitted. CH260 chippers
are available with either crane or manual in-feed hoppers.
For large-scale commercial fuel chip production, the Farmi CH380 can
take logs up to 38cm in diameter. Chip size is variable from 10-30mm.
This model is designed for crane feeding only and can be specified
with either a normal crane feed hopper or with conveyor feed. All
hydraulics are fitted to the machine and can be operated remotely.
The Farmi CH380 is capable of massive production of homogenous chips
with a very low percentage of fines. The chips are suitable for all
chip-fired boilers. M Large Tree Services carries all these models
in stock for immediate delivery and provide good parts and service
backup.
M Large 028 90 342838 www.largetreeservices.co.uk
