Buying a Wood Chipper

A wood chipper is one of the fastest ways to clear brush, limbs, and storm debris without hauling it off or paying to rent equipment every time. Our gas-powered chippers are built to run hard through seasonal cleanup and steady property work, turning branches into usable chips or mulch on the spot. The right machine comes down to the largest branch diameter you'll feed it and how often you'll put it to work.

We carry self-powered gas chippers from 4-inch up to 6-inch capacity, in both drum and disc designs, with engines from trusted names. Match the chipping capacity to the biggest material you handle regularly and you'll have a machine that pays for itself instead of a rental bill that never ends.

What Size Wood Chipper Do You Need

The right size comes down to the largest branch you'll feed it. A 4-inch chipper handles routine limbs, prunings, and brush, making it the practical pick for regular yard cleanup. A 5-inch steps up the power and throat capacity for bigger branches, storm debris, and steady work on larger lots or light commercial use. A 6-inch is built for serious land clearing and thick material, the choice for crews and full-time property work. When in doubt, size up, since a bigger machine handles small branches easily but a small one chokes on oversized limbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it better to rent or buy a wood chipper?

Renting works for a one-time cleanup, but the cost adds up fast if you clear brush more than a couple times a year. If you handle regular yard, farm, or property debris, owning a chipper usually pays for itself and is always ready when you need it, with no reservation, pickup, or return.

What size wood chipper do I need?

Size is set by the largest branch diameter you'll feed it. A 4-inch handles routine yard limbs, a 5-inch takes on bigger branches and acreage work, and a 6-inch is built for heavy land clearing. Check the max capacity listed on each product and match it to the biggest material you deal with regularly.

What's the difference between a drum and a disc chipper?

Both do the same job with a different cutting mechanism. Drum chippers use a rotating drum with blades and tend to pull material in aggressively, while disc chippers use a heavy spinning disc that delivers a clean, consistent cut. Each product page lists which design that machine uses.

How does a wood chipper work?

You feed branches into the hopper, and a powered drum or disc with sharpened blades pulls the material in and cuts it into small chips that discharge out a chute. Our machines run off their own gas engine, so there's no tractor or PTO setup required.