Peterson 5000H Whole Tree Chipper
The Peterson 5000H Whole Tree Chipper produces high quality low bark content chips for wood pulp and pellets, processing whole trees in one continuous operation.
Overview
The Peterson 5000H Whole Tree Chipper produces high quality low bark content chips for wood pulp and pellets, processing whole trees in one continuous operation.
Equipped with a large feed throat, the 5000H Whole Tree Chipper can accept up to a 23 inch (56 cm) diameter single tree or multiple smaller stems.
The 5000H Whole Tree Chipper can be configured with a three or four pocket disc, with several optional sheave sizes to make precisely the chip you need. The standard three-pocket disc produces chips from 5⁄8 to 1 1/4 inches (16–32 mm) long, while the optional four-pocket disc produces chips from ½ to 1 inches (13–25 mm) long. Chipping production rates up to 100 tons (90 tonnes) per hour can be achieved depending on chip size and wood characteristics.
Features
Easy-To-Service Chain Flails and Replaceable Wear Liners
Upper and lower chain flails strip bark and limbs from the stems, replaceable UHMW wear liners protect the flail housing sidewalls.
A High Visibility, Weatherized Cab Meets OSHA Standards
Ergonomic joystick controls provide precise control of the two-section knuckle-boom log loader. End loading or top loading spouts are available.
Two Chipper Disc and Knife Systems Available
Peterson disc chippers come with three or four pocket, 66″ (167 cm) diameter chipper discs with traditional Babbitted knife systems, or Key Knife™ systems.
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Applications
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