Chippers and Grinders

Industrial wood chippers, tree grinders and tree chippers are all types of money-making equipment for those in the tree service or lawn-care business. Small wood chippers and wood grinders capable of chipping up to 3 or 4-inch logs usually do fine for small businesses such as yard maintenance.

Most wood chippers and grinders run on gas-powered engines. Some run by hooking up to the back end of a tractor. The tractor motor runs and turns the wood chippers, causing their blades to cut. Large industrial wood chippers normally pull behind big trucks. The bigger ones run off of diesel engines. Gas-operated ones are available, too. When deciding to purchase this industrial tool, consider the following:

1. Chippers and grinders (including wood chippers stump grinders) are expensive pieces of machinery. Know how much your budget can reasonably afford before shopping for chipper equipment.

2. Tree chippers and tree grinders are huge drums that pull behind tractor trailers. Rotary chippers of this type clean up large areas where timber is completely removed from land.

3. Residential type tree service businesses fare well with basic wood chippers. They won’t grind up trees, they simply chip up the branches. Then you haul away the tree trunks.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Look inside the workings of wood chippers Wood chipper manufacturers make various types of chippers that chip not only wood, but plastic and other materials as well.

I recommend:  View models and their insides to see the different capabilities.

Don't get stumped; use stump grinders for those hard-to-remove stumps Wood chippers stump grinders offer additional help with large jobs such as removing and grinding large stumps while land clearing.

I recommend:  See a picture of a stump cutter and request a quote on this amazing piece of machinery.

See Dr. Chipper for models and accessories at factory prices Educate yourself on all the add-on features of chippers and grinders and make an informed decision about your business needs.

I recommend:  Complete the form and receive a free DVD and catalog from Dr. Chipper. Chipper equipment such as a chipper blade grinder accessory and other parts are available at direct-from-the factory prices.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• Stump grinders pull behind trucks. They are hydraulically operated and have a cutter wheel that actually moves back and forth across the stump to grind it down.
• Some stump grinders nowadays are completely automatic. Set them to certain positions, hit the button and it takes care of business.
• Commercial wood chipper machinery, and most types of chippers and grinders are high-maintenance equipment. You need someone who knows how to work on this type of machinery and is knowledgeable about maintenance. Upkeep on these machines is also expensive.