What is a branch crusher?
An industrial chipper (also called a wood chipper) is a PTO-driven attachment that mounts to your tractor. It takes woody waste—branches, logs, shrubs, and other organic debris—and chips it into uniform pieces.
You’ve got branches. Lots of them. Tree trimming, orchard pruning, storm cleanup, municipal maintenance. Piles of woody waste that need to be processed—or burned. But burning is banned in many places. Landfill disposal costs money. And what about the dried branches that are too thick to chip with a light-duty machine?
An industrial chipper solves this. It shreds branches, logs, and woody debris into uniform chips for mulch, compost, biofuel, or paper production. But here’s the catch—every buyer already has a tractor. This equipment is designed to work with your existing tractor. You don’t need a separate engine—your tractor provides the power.
What makes a branch shredder for sale different from a consumer-grade chipper? Industrial units are heavier, more powerful, and built for continuous operation. They handle larger diameter material, process more tons per hour, and last for years.
What materials can an industrial chipper process? Over 50 types of woody materials: wet branches, dry branches, corn stalks, coconut branches, reeds, bamboo, and more. Feed size and output size are adjustable via screens. Output can be fine enough for mushroom substrate or coarse enough for biomass fuel.
Matching The Machine To Your Operation
| Model | YG6130 | YG6140 | YG6145 | YG6145-P | YG6175-P |
| Power type | Diesel or electric engine | ||||
| Capacity | 2t/h | 3t/h | 5t/h | 5t/h | 8t/h |
| Diesel engine power | 23.6kw/32hp | 40kw/54hp | 75kw/100hp | 75kw/100hp | 145kw/197hp |
| Speed (r/min) | 2600 | 2900 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 |
| No. of Blade | 4pcs moving knives , 1pcs fixed knives | 8pcs moving knives , 1pcs fixed knives | |||
| Blade length | 155mm | 155mm | 230mm | 230mm | 260mm |
| Dia of feeding roller | 280mm | 280mm | 500mm | 500mm | 600mm |
| Feeding size | 300*180mm | 300*280mm | 450*380mm | 450*380mm | 550*430mm |
| Feeding method | Horizontal hydraulic feeding | ||||
| Feeding chain plate size | / | / | / | 1700*450mm | 3000*550mm |
| Start Method | Electric start | ||||
| 600w | 600w | 800w | 800w | 800w | |
| Battery | 12V 105aH | 24V 85aH | 24V 105aH | 24V 105aH | 24V 105aH |
| Crushing diameter | ≤130mm | ≤140mm | ≤250mm | ≤250mm | ≤300mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20L | 20L | 25L | 25L | 50L |
| Gear position | Intelligent control | ||||
| Tire size (Aluminum alloy hub) | 165/70r13 | 165/70r13 | 215/75r15 | 215/75r15 | 215/75r15 |
| Discharge direction | 360° | ||||
| Other accessories | Tail lights, feed lights, folding jacks | ||||
Where Do You Use An Industrial Chipper?
- Arborist and tree service companies
- Municipal parks and road maintenance
- Orchard and vineyard pruning management
- Forestry and logging operations
- Landscaping contractors
- Biomass power generation
- Organic fertilizer production
- Mulch and compost production
- Paper and board manufacturing
How Do You Power The Branch Crusher?
All our models are PTO-driven. They connect to your tractor’s three-point linkage and PTO shaft. You don’t buy a separate engine. If you have a 35HP tractor, you can run the smaller model. If you have a 120HP tractor, you can run the largest model. This is the key compatibility check.
How Many Tons Per Hour Does An Industrial Chipper Handle?
Capacity determines productivity. More tons per hour = faster job completion.
- YG6130: 2 tons/hour
- YG6140: 3 tons/hour
- YG6145: 5 tons/hour
- YG6145-P: 5 tons/hour
- YG6175-P: 8 tons/hour
How to choose: If you process 10 tons of branches per day, the YG6130 takes 5 hours. The YG6175-P takes about 1.25 hours. The faster machine costs more upfront but saves labor and tractor time.
But capacity isn’t the only factor. The YG6145 and YG6145-P both have 5 tons/hour capacity. The difference is feed method—chain plate feeding (YG6145-P) vs. standard feeding (YG6145). Chain plate feeding is better for irregular material, longer branches, and dense material.
What To Look For In A Wood Chipper Mulcher For Sale?
Quality differences show up in chip consistency, feeding reliability, and machine durability.
What to Avoid in Cheap Machines
- Soft blade steel. Knives dull quickly. Instead of a full day of chipping, you’re sharpening after an hour. Chip quality suffers. Production slows.
- Weak feed rollers. The rollers can’t grip wet or irregular material. The machine jams. You’re constantly stopping to clear the feed.
- Light-duty rotor. The rotor is the heaviest spinning component. Cheap rotors are not dynamically balanced. They vibrate at speed. Bearings fail, bolts loosen, and the machine shakes itself apart.
- No overload protection. If you feed too-large material, the machine stalls. Without a shear pin or slip clutch, you damage the PTO shaft or tractor.
- Poor blade access. Changing blades is a frequent maintenance task. If blade access is difficult, you spend an hour every time instead of 10 minutes.
6 Quality Indicators
- Hardened blade steel. Long blade life. Consistent chip quality. Less downtime for sharpening.
- Aggressive feed rollers. Positive grip on wet, dry, or irregular material. The machine pulls material in smoothly. No jamming.
- Heavy-duty, balanced rotor. Smooth running. No vibration. Bearings last for years.
- Overload protection. Shear pin or slip clutch protects the drivetrain. If you feed oversize material, the pin breaks before the tractor is damaged.
- Easy blade access. Quick-change blade system. Sharpening and replacement are fast and simple.
- Complete PTO compatibility. Fits standard tractor PTO shafts. Includes correct PTO adapter. No modifications required.
Our 8 Service Package
Overseas buyers get full support from selection to operation.
- Tractor and material assessment. Tell us your tractor’s PTO horsepower (or engine horsepower and model), your max branch diameter, your daily processing volume, and your typical material type (wet/dry, straight/irregular).
- PTO compatibility verification. We confirm your tractor’s PTO shaft type and supply the correct adapter.
- Chain plate recommendation. We recommend standard or chain plate feeding based on your material type and volume.
- Full export documentation. Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, customs clearance support.
- Pre-shipment testing. Each machine is test-run with material before shipping.
- Remote installation and training. Video guidance, manuals, and live support.
- Spare parts availability. Knives (blades), belts, bearings, PTO components—stocked and ready.
- Warranty coverage. One year on defects, with ongoing technical support.
Need The Right Wood Chipper Mulcher For Sale For Your Operation?
Tell us:
- Tractor’s PTO horsepower (or engine horsepower and model)
- Maximum branch diameter
- Daily processing volume (tons or cubic meters)
- Material type (wet/dry, straight/irregular)
We’ll recommend the right model—no upsell, just the correct fit.
Contact us now to enjoy a limited-time discount—first come, first served.
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