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:
  • Some chippers come with or are compatible with collection bags for wood chips like our TPBeaver, TP1200chip, TP800ES and our TP600Chipmunk

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.