Feed wood debris into a chipper
Champion CX-851 chipper allows quick cleanup of fallen branches and other wood debris. Shreds wood waste into chips for mulching needs or quick disposal. Onboard 19-in. feed roller operates with tractor’s hydraulics. Uses control valve to regulate roller speed. Hydraulic feed system has 22-in. feed height, along with 36- by 36-in. hopper opening to devour large branches. Feed control bar offers three positions: forward, stop and reverse. For safety, controls allow operator to remove branches without reaching into chipper. Top discharge chute rotates 360°. Adjustable deflector directs wood chips into a compost pile, or into a truck or tractor for immediate hauling. Rotor’s four hardened knives chip wood consistently, feeding branches continuously into chipper. Tapered hub on rotor shaft reduces vibration. Options include self-contained hydraulics for tractors with high hydraulic flow. Pequea Machine Inc., New Holland, Pa.