I'll look later on in the manual but my guess is 2-3.5.What is the largest diameter that it will chip....
There have been some used ones around me? It would be nice to do something with the Tops. Instead of throwing in a pile and burning, or throwing back in the woods.
Since we bought the land I cut on a bigger chipper would be nice, like you said this is good for around the house.I'm gonna own a chipper someday, holding out for a larger diesel with auto-feed (I do a ton of treework on the side). Did I mention how much I hate dealing with branches?). That unit you have there would be great for homeowner use, and if you keep the blades sharp that little machine will earn its keep.
You might want to add some nitrogen Zap. Composting material robs the soil of native nitrogen.Regarding our sandy soil; looks like I'll make use of some smaller cherry branches by chipping them up then spreading them out on that area. I'll throw down some grass seed before spreading the cherry chips out, we'll see how well it works.
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If you've got serious chipping needs and a tractor then you're halfway there! PTO models are available that are just as good as the big towables and use your tractor for power.IMO - If you want to tow it with a lawn tractor or ATV the DRs are probably the best chippers out there. If you can get a bigger tractor or small pickup truck in there, I'd spend a little more on a used Bandit, Morbark, or Carleton 6" chipper with a 6x11 opening and manual hydraulic feed. As much as I'd like a diesel and auto-feed, they are more than most small time homeowners are willing to pay. :-D
Since we bought the land I cut on a bigger chipper would be nice, like you said this is good for around the house.
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Looks like chipper action tonight so I can get that area for the fireplace cleaned up again.I really want one of those
When I was looking at chippers he (The Wood Chop Shop) told me if the DR was out of my price range to stay away from a chipper/shredder for that reason, I started saving money each week when I could then bought the chipper the next year.That DR appears to work way way way better than the MTD I have. It jams so much it's pathetic and the only way to use it is with the shredder . The chipper even with new blades doesn't work for crap, for me anyway.