Important Factors for Homeowners When Buying a Wood Chipper
If you have trees or shrubs on your land or in your yard, you may need to perform regular maintenance whenever the seasons change. Investing in a wood crusher will not only help you clean and organize your environment easily, it will also provide additional mulch for your garden or yard.
Watch this video to learn how easy and efficient it is to operate a MechMaxx wood crusher. With this powerful tool, you can easily cope with any branch and shrub cleanup, keeping your outdoor space clean and organized at all times.
Area of property
For those considering purchasing a wood chipper, you should first identify your specific needs for wood shredders. If you own a piece of land, a large, high-performance wood chipper is your choice. And if your needs are primarily for routine maintenance in your yard, an affordable, small wood crusher is just as good, helping you handle smaller branches and shrubs with ease.
Power Source
Electric Start vs. Pull Start: When choosing a wood chipper, the starting method is an important factor to consider. Modern wood chippers are often equipped with an electric start feature, which significantly reduces the time and effort required to start the machine. In contrast, pull start is more traditional, but it may be slightly less stable and reliable, especially in cold weather or when the machine has not been used for a long time. However, pull start has the advantage of being more cost-effective, with a simpler structure and easier maintenance, making it a more economical choice for budget-conscious users.
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Chipper Capacity
Choose the right wood crusher based on the diameter of the wood you need to process. Typically, wood chippers can crush wood between 3 and 6 inches in diameter. The 3-inch wood crusher is better suited for smaller work scenarios, such as home gardening and yard cleaning, and it is able to efficiently handle smaller branches and shrubs. The 6-inch wood crusher is suitable for larger projects, such as farms or clearing large areas of land, and it is able to handle thicker trunks and branches, making the cleaning work faster and more efficient.
Therefore, choosing the right crusher specifications can not only improve work efficiency, but also ensure the service life of the equipment.
Purchase your wood chipper from MechMaxx
MechMaxx's Wood Chipper has received wide praise for its high quality and reliability. We commit to providing the best products for all professional users. In this article, we will introduce you to our top wood chipper, the B150.
This wood chipper can easily handle wood up to 6 inches in diameter, featuring an extremely powerful 14-inch drum. The conveniently designed feed chute ensures a smooth feeding process, while the large highway-grade tires allow you to move the machine effortlessly across various terrains. This high-performance wood chipper is ideal for professional use.
Feeding Chute & Discharge Chute
There are 2 buckles that can be quickly opened for easy cleaning of residual wood chips and blade replacement on one side of the feeding chute. When the feeding chute is open, the gasoline engine will trigger a limit switch and shut down to ensure safety during maintenance.
Similarly, on one side of the discharge chute, there are 2 buckles that can be quickly opened for easy cleaning of residual wood chips and blade replacement. When the discharge chute is open, the gasoline engine will trigger a limit switch and shut down to ensure safety during maintenance.
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Maximum Wood Chip Diameter 6’’
The core cutting component of the B150 Wood Chipper is a roller with a diameter of 14” and a length of 12”. Such a large roller generates impressive inertia, providing maximum cutting force to effortlessly cut branches with a maximum diameter of 6” .
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