Wood Chippers

How Wood Chippers Work →

Wood chippers are an amalgamation of parts, including a hopper, a collar, a chipper, and usually, a collection bin. Typically powered by a combustion engine (although many electric versions exist), they range in horsepower, depending on size and type. How wood chippers work is an interesting mix of processes. All wood chippers contain the same basic pieces. An engine, whether electric or gas, provides power to a gearbox containing v-belts and pulleys, which lead to knives or rollers that chop, slice or mulch or grind, depending on the size and nature of the wood it receives. Click for more...

What to Know About Buying or Renting a Wood Chipper →

For those about to rent or buy a wood chipper, here is a list of the top features to consider in advance to help you pick the best option for your project: 1. Engine Displacement: Engine displacement refers to the volume of an engine's cylinders and is a general indicator of its power. In other words, the bigger the engine, the greater the power. Wood chippers generally measure engine power by cc, or cubic centimeters. Click for more...

Wood Chip Uses — An Array of Possibilities →

Wood chips are an unusually useful result of all the effort it takes to turn wood and brush into a productive medium. Wood chip uses span variety of applications. Not only do they serve as handsome, healthy mulch for gardening and landscaping, but they also act as pulp for providing steam in paper mills. Also, wood chips may be used as a playground material. Chips offer a cushion for falls or jumps, and are more environmentally friendly than rubber, another common playground base. Click for more...