Best PTO Chipper for JD2520

[BethesdaEC]

When I purchased my property several years ago and well before I bought the tractor, I thought that a DR 4 1/2 inch chipper would be a good purchase. Well it is underpowered and the feed hole is square which can make feeding smaller branches difficult when the crook of the branch is spread wide.

I am looking at a Wallenstein BX62 or similar chipper in the 6" range. I know that the HP requirements are beyond my 20.5 PTO HP but I believe the extra weight in the fly wheel and the larger opening will be beneficial and generally if it is 5 inches or more than it is firewood anyways.

Do you think I am asking too much of my 2520?

 

[jenkinsph]

Don't know if you can handle the 62 series but I have the smaller DR chipper and agree the throat is to small to stuff branches through. I would much prefer to get more use out of mine but most of the time it is easier to haul the branches away than to stand there and chip.

I suspect if you use the larger chipper for small stuff that is hard to feed through the smaller throat you would be allright. Big stuff would be tough with a low hp tractor imo.

 

[RoyJackson]

Do you think I am asking too much of my 2520?

The Woods 5000 Chipper/Shredder is rated (IIRC!!) for 15 to 30 PTO HP. Bearcat, who actually manufactures the chipper/shredder, rates them a bit higher (around 40 PTO HP).

I have the Woods 5000 and ran it behind a Deere 790 with 24 PTO HP. Worked fine...
I think you'd find 20 PTO HP would run 3" branches with no problem. 4-5 inch stuff (the 5000 has a 5" capacity) would bog your 2520 down.

 

[BradGad]

Hi Roy,

Do you know how much the Woods 5000 runs? I'm having a little trouble finding a price online.

Thx

 

[RoyJackson]

Hi Roy,

Do you know how much the Woods 5000 runs? I'm having a little trouble finding a price online.

Thx

I bought mine off Craigslist for $1000, but I think they're $3000-$3500 new.

 

[nspec]

I run that unit (bearcat label - they make them for woods) with 20 pto hp no problem at all. Heaviest flywheel in is class - that's why I bought it. Flawless with heavy use for the past two years.

 

[Stonehaller]

I have a BX62. I am quite happy with it but it taxes my Case DX45 which has about 37 PTO HP. I expect that you would be disappointed with only 20 PTO HP. There a quite few users here that are happy with the smaller Wallenstein BX42. It has a 4 x 6 inch opening. You might want to search this forum for comments on the BX42.

 

[Ductape]

I'm going to recommend the Wallenstein BX42 also. Even though you are not looking to use the BX62 to capacity, I think you are not going to be happy with it on your tractor. It's heavier, and you will really feel it on even small hills. Your tractor will feel very tippy moving it around. Do a search here on the BX42..... lots and lots of members here are very happy with theirs. It's really more appropriately sized for your tractor.

 

[grsthegreat]

well, no matter what anyone says, i still love my Jimna pto chipper. Easily eats 6" logs on my old JD870 (24 hp pto), and destroys 6" stuff on the new DK45 i have. Ive had it many years and its always been flawless. I finally replaced the blades and anvil with a set i got here from Ranchhand Supply. Ill get the old ones resharpened for a spare set.

 

[BethesdaEC]

So I guess I am down to the Wallenstein BX42 or the Bear Cat CH5540 and I think that I am leaning toward the Bear Cat. Now I just need to sell my DR 16.5 Pro Chipper, I am hoping that I can get $2000 for it.