2011 Chipper & Grinder Guide BANDIT ON THE LOOSE Whether using a model 2400 disc or the powerful 3590XL drum, whole-tree chip-pers from Bandit Industries deliver an excellent combination of durability, reliabil-ity, 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 al-low 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, [email protected], 800-952-0178 Focus on Gear 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 tech-nology 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 Our CHIPPERS DRUM-STYLE Model Engine (hp) Infeed opening [capacity] (inch) Transport options Model Engine (hp) Infeed opening [capacity] (inch) Transport options 2290 250–440 24.5 x 26.25 [20] 2590 375–540 30 x 26.25 [22] 3090 535–630 30 x 36 [24] Trailer, track 3590 700 48 x 30 [30] 3590XL 700–1200 48 x 36 [36] DISC-STYLE 1850 1900 250–325 535 or 540 20.5 x 18 [18] 23 x 19.5 [19] Trailer, track 4680 875–1200 60 x 45 Trailer 2400 700 29 x 24 [24] GRINDERS 1680 160–325 52 x 24 2680 365–440 60 x 24 Trailer, track 3680 400–800 60 x 35 3680T 630–800 60 x 35 Track 4680T 875–1200 60 x 45 BRUKS MOVES BIOMASS The Bruks 805 forwarder-mounted chipper with self-contained chip bin enables off-road chip-ping 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, [email protected], 770-849-0100 ext. 132 Model Engine (hp) Infeed opening (inch) Transport options 805.2 STC 450 33.5 x 28.5 Forwarder-mounted CHIPPERS 1300 RT 700 47.5 x 35.5 Trailer, truck-mounted 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 CHIPPERS Model Engine (hp) Infeed opening (inch) Transport options 460 630–1200 32 x 60 Track, 5th wheel 24 Canadian BIOMASS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010
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