Canadian Biomass • November/December 2010 • 2011 Chipper & Grinder Guide

Our Annual guide to portable/mobile chippers and grinders is back with more new gear. To make the equipment more accessible to our readers, we’ve organized each manufacturer’s specs into a quick-reference guide to give an idea of what’s available in technology and capacity to suit a user’s needs. All information has been supplied by the manufacturers and assembled by Canadian Biomass into one easy-to-read source. Contact the manufacturer or local dealer for more information. – Compiled by Stefanie Wallace & Heather Hager BANDIT ON THE LOOSE Whether using a model 2400 disc or the powerful 3590XL drum, whole-tree chippers from Bandit Industries deliver an excellent combination of durability, reliability, customization, and performance. From logging to biomass, Bandit’s powerful feed systems use as many as five feed wheels to efficiently draw in limby material. Patented items like a distinctive cuttermill and optional Chipper Knife System allow Beasts to serve multiple industries. They grind shingles, recycle yard waste, produce wood chips, create bio-sawdust, generate coloured mulch, and much more. Www.banditchippers.com, sales@banditchippers.com, 800-952-0178 BRUKS MOVES BIOMASS The Bruks 805 forwarder-mounted chipper with self-contained chip bin enables off-road chipping and transportation of the chips back to a roadside trailer. The chip bin raises and dumps into any chip trailer. With high-capacity chipping of logging residue and whole logs, this machine is highly flexible and mobile. It mounts on any brand of forwarder and has computerized control systems and load-sensing hydraulics. Www.mobilechippers.com, sales@bruks.com, 770-849-0100 ext. 132 A REAL WOODSMAN The Woodsman model 460 takes biomass chipping to a whole new level. It is equipped with a very powerful feed system on a whole-tree chipper. The 60 inch wide by 50 inch diameter chipper drum has a one-inch drum skin built for years of high production chipping. The model 460 will maximize the efficiency of any large-production chipping operation. Www.woodsmanchippers.com, 800-953-5532 CBI PROVIDES VERSATILITY Continental Biomass Industries (CBI) of Newton, New Hampshire, provides portable and stationary biomass recovery solutions. CBI’s Magnum Force Series chippers and grinders are capable of handling demanding materials and applications in various markets, including forestry, construction and demolition debris, municipal solid waste, biofuel power generation, pulp and saw mills, mulch, landscaping, and yard waste. For more than two decades, CBI has designed and manufactured durable, reliable, and productive industrial equipment. Www.cbi-inc.com, info@cbi-inc.com, 603-382-0556 DURABLE DURATECH DuraTech Industries manufactures a durable line of grinders and chippers for the biomass industry. A full lineup of tub grinders and two models of horizontal grinders in horsepower ranging from 375 to 1050, as well as a tree chipper, provide the necessary grinding/chipping capabilities to match customers’ needs. All grinders and chippers feature microprocessor-controlled clutches, enclosed engine compartments, self-cleaning air intake systems, and electronic feed governors. Most grinders come with an oscillating stacking conveyor. Www.duratechindustries.net, info@duratechindustries.net, 701-252-0502 COMPLETE THE JOB WITH KOMPTECH Komptech offers a variety of chippers and grinders to meet many needs. The Chippo 5010 C Direct’s chipping process is extremely efficient, with a large open drum. The Chippo 5010 C offers a blower or conveyor discharge option. The Crambo dual-shaft shredder shreds all types of wood and green waste to a fixed particle size and has a quick-change system for changing the screen basket in minutes. Www.komptechusa.com, info@komptech.com, 720-890-9090 MORBARK, LESS HASSLE Morbark manufactures equipment for a variety of applications involving wood and organic materials, including forestry, sawmill, tree care, and recycling. The product line includes hand fed chippers, self-feeding whole-tree chippers, tub and horizontal grinders, debarkers, sawmill equipment, and attachments to get the job done. This equipment is available in tow-able versions, track, or electric powered. Morbark’s extensive line of equipment is known for uniform, predictable quality, tailored to meet the customers’ needs for many years. Www.morbark.com, 1-800-831-0042 RAWLINGS RECOVERS WASTE WOOD For more than 30 years, Rawlings Waste Wood Recovery Systems has designed and manufactured highly productive and cost-effective wood waste recovery systems. It offers these machines in stationary and portable units, with both electric and diesel models available in various sizes to meet the customer’s exact specifications. Www.wastewoodhogs.com, 1-866-763-9327 DEPEND ON RAYCO The Rayco RC1824 has a powerful feed system to pull in brush, limbs, and logs more easily. Dual, horizontal feed wheels are offset to minimize material kick-up. A 24 inch diameter top feed wheel is powered by a planetary drive motor and easily climbs over large logs without operator assistance. The chipper throat is 24 inches wide, straight through, and dead space between feed wheels and chipper drum is minimized. The RC6D is a heavy-duty six-inch capacity brush chipper built to provide years of dependable service. The RC6D is easy to operate and maintain and offers a choice of 25 hp Kohler or 35 hp Vanguard gasoline engines. READY TO ROLL WITH ROTOCHOPPER Rotochopper grinding equipment converts wood waste into biomass fuel, coloured landscape mulch, animal bedding, and other high-value finished products. The new Rotochopper trackmounted B-66 with transport dolly offers the timesaving benefits of crawler tracks, along with the convenience of rubber tires for highway travel. The dolly is fast and simple to remove and reconnect, simplifying the production of engineered wood fibre commodities. Www.rotochopper.com, info@rotochopper.com, 320-548-3586 CW MILL CAN CUSTOMIZE CW Mill Equipment now manufactures 14 standard HogZilla grinder models ranging from midsize to massive, including self-propelled track-driven, self-loading, and electric units. Most grinder configurations include tub grinders and horizontal feed units for wood and other waste recycling. Optional thrown object restraint and tire processing packages are available for most portable tub grinders. CW Mill is a custom grinder manufacturer and can build grinders to suit many needs. Www.hogzilla.com, hogzilla@cwmill.com, 800-743-3491 VORACIOUS VERMEER Vermeer Canada offers a wide variety of brush chippers, horizontal grinders, and tub grinders for today’s demanding jobs. With Vermeer, customers can count on reliability, quality, and safety. There are new progressive products and attachments available for Vermeer’s product line, such as the new Fuel Chip Attachment for the HG6000 grinder. This attachment converts the machine from grinding to chipping in a short conversion time. For more details or to schedule a demo, visit the website to find Vermeer’s closest location. Www.vermeercanada.com NORCO STAYS DYNAMIC The new Dynamic 885 chipper from Norco Equipment is built for long shifts of full-tree and limb processing for high-volume biomass production. Using the patented Conehead cutting system, the slicing action of its eight-knife drum can achieve 40% higher efficiency than conventional flat-faced drums. The Dynamic 5240 horizontal grinder is a versatile, efficient, primary and regrind machine for small to medium-sized grinding applications. Its 52 inch wide hammermill can be converted from swing to fixed hammers in as little as 45 minutes. The 5240 has a Transfluid hydraulic fluid coupler to stand up to demanding, high-volume operations. Www.norcoequipment.com, cdull@norcoequipment.com, 803-234-5754 PETERSON POWER Peterson continues to produce innovative solutions for high-volume biomass chipping operations with its diverse product line of chippers, horizontal grinders, blower trucks, and screens. Its popular 4300/4310 drum chipper continues to set high standards, with robust construction, durable knives, and secondary sizing grates for excellent product sizing. The new 5900EL disc chipper offers a feed deck, allowing smaller materials to be fed easily into the machine. The new flexible spout option for drum chippers allows operators to parallel load with a 1800 sweep. Peterson specializes in developing delivery and processing equipment that turns low-grade organic materials into high-value products. Www.petersoncorp.com, 800-269-6520 DIAMOND Z PERFORMS Diamond Z offers a broad range of new and used tub grinders, horizontal grinders, and metal recycling equipment designed to suit any industrial application. Its grinders are powered by Cat engines. The company offers equipment to carry out high-volume composting, disaster cleanup, land clearing, stockpile tire disposal, and solid waste reduction and recycling. Www.diamondz.com DOPPSTADT CONVERTS WASTE Doppstadt offers a range of grinders, shredders, and chippers that come standard with Mercedes Benz diesel engine, auto-reversing fans, load-sensing feeders, quick-change screens and knives, and hand-held remote control. The shredders process waste wood such as stumps, green waste, railway ties, and construction and demolition material to four inches or less using a slow-speed, high-torque, single shaft. Metal is discharged using a cross-belt magnet. The grinders process clean wood and green waste using flail hammers, which can handle some contamination. The chippers can handle whole trees, green waste, and tops using a bed feed system. Www.groundworx.ca, 888-222-2670 RUGGED UNIVERSAL REFINER Universal Refiner’s Hypocyclonic Action Waste Grinder (H.A.W.G.) is simple, durable, and fast. It shreds waste using a unique pan and disc system and will grind almost anything to a finished product in one pass. The R-MAG portable wood waste grinders can grind lawn clippings, leaves, land clearing waste, construction/demolition waste, logging slash, stumps, railroad ties, and storm waste. The simple design and construction makes them nearly indestructible, resulting in a long running life. Www.universalrefiner.com