Harbor Freight Wood Chipper & Shredder 1 Year Long Term Review by

[@GettinJunkDone]

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[@terrylyle8302]

Thanks for the review. Very helpful for the average homeowner, with the constant problem of falling branches. That pretty much everyday for us.

[@saturninedecember]

I appreciate that you include clip of actual tree branches going into the machine, helps get a better sense of what the machine can do. thanks!

[@jamestp]

excellent discussion and video , couldn't agree more. This is a fine unit if used appropriately. We have owned one for about 6 months now . Learning how to use it and feed it is as important as pulling the cord and starting it. Shorter rather than longer is preferred, especially on the side chute 3 inches is a max, The side chute doesn't like pieces with bends or shoots , it will jam in the tube . IF we prep the branches just a little before feeding the unit it will never fail. Use a small hatchet to prep the larger pieces if necessary, trim the side shoots of the branches. , Feed the top chute bin slowly, it's only got a 2 inch wide opening going into the blades so don't try to feed too much at one time, work slowly. Let the machine do it's work don't force it. We have used ours 6 or 7 times so far , cleaning up storm debris, fallen limbs etc . we also maintain and clean out a section of natural wooded area behind our home which promotes natural growth. We create piles of debris, larger branches are put aside. It really only takes about 30 minutes to go thru a large pile and turn them into chips, working slowly. Can't stress enough. let the machine work at it's own pace, don't force it. I have read countless reviews where users said it was junk, didn't work etc, thats because they are forcing it to act like a commercial machine which it is not. Dry wood and branches goes thru this thing like butter, wet new cut wood is a bit more work as it should be. Feed it slowly pay a attention to what feeds well and what doesn't , adjust the way you use it and feed it and this thing will sing ! Plus it will last a very long time if you don't try to force it to work harder than it should. Its a $450 machine , not a $ 15,000 machine. If your plan is to buy one of these and chip an entire tree, save your money. Thats not what its purpose is.

[@RonaldWKlein]

You said it all, I have one and operate it the same. Just follow the instructions!

[@jaysigel9837]

We've had this chipper about 5-6 years now, using it a couple of times a year. I don't recall paying anything near its current price of $600. We noticed some problems early on. The chute wouldn't stay up unless its hinge screw was made very tight and then it stressed the hinge. We solved that with a bungee cord. The muffler cover wouldn't stay on and the screws for it would vibrate off. I didn't find a solution for that. The discharge bag isn't made well and its fabric is plastic. An edge of it touched the hot muffler and melted. We've had to repair it several times. The shredder has a lot of torque and it would cause the unit to move around on its own when placed on concrete even with the wheels locked. The solution was to operate it on the lawn. We have many live oak and water oak trees and they shed branches. Unless very small, they are murder when the riding lawn mowing encounters them with damage to its mandrels and blades. So, it was time to gather them all up on our 2 acre lot and shred them. Most of the way through, the machine worked well. When moving it from site to site, I noticed that the motor would stall out when tilting it backward while I was pulling it and it was then it was difficult to restart. This was with a full tank of gasoline. Finally, it tried to eat a 1.5" branch and then developed a lot of vibration and stalled out while just running under no load. I found that it had shot into the ground one of its 2 L-hammers. The main housing and rear housing got pretty chewed up and those parts are not available for replacement except by special order, which takes about 3 months to arrive from China. The L-hammer's bolt also broke off inside the rotor assembly. Part of a rectangular hammer also broke off. The bolts for these are also not available from Harbor Freight. They do sell the rotor assembly but none of those parts are on it, it's only the plate itself. The ordering process was easy and pleasant over the phone (you can't order parts online). In summary, like many HF tools, the chipper/shredder is over-rated as well as being more expensive now. It cannot handle 2" hardwood branches unless they have been so softened by the elements that they easily be broken with your hands. You can forget about it handling 3". Repairs will be a major challenge. A 4", highly rated chipper will cost 3 times as much or more. In my opinion, at $600, it's just not worth it.

[@robertradford2671]

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[@quijanoguillermo1632]

Sounds like someone found a way to the complete opposite of the review - of course with no video or supporting evidence. We have seen the chipper work 3" branches in the video above and a guy that seems like he totally knows what he is talking about demonstrate it. You are basically saying the thing is a piece of crap - not believable. Sorry you had to re invent it in the lab and re build as a totally new design. Holy crap. UPDATE: Bought it, used it, loved it. Not a single issue nor did I have to redesign it with its falling parts. LOL

[@jaysigel9837]

I'm glad you like it. I think that my problem descriptions were graphic enough without images to prove them. I didn't know that was necessary. I don't know if any 3" chipper would perform better. Since getting the replacement parts, it performs adequately, especially with bamboo. But for anything approaching 2" diameter, we have to be very cautious. Oak is a very tough wood and we have about a dozen of them, both live oaks and water oaks, and they shed large branches. The larger pieces we cut up with a chain saw and donate to the folks that like to use their fireplaces. Most likely, damage was accumulative. It's basically a giant garbage disposal. Once the sharp parts get dull enough, jams will occur and the inside will self-destruct. Nothing lasts forever. Like I said, the chute, bag and muffler cover we can tolerate and those aren't serious faults, just a reflection on its overall quality. I just don't want to have to tear it down again. Quality control and Harbor Freight are contradictions of terms. Most people know that. You can just read the product reviews on their website. Once you review your purchase there and give them a positive review, if you should later on find problems, you can't update your review, do things are worse than they appear there. Many products are fine, many not, but I'll agree that you can find inferior products just about anywhere. So, I just recommend caution. When I post reviews, I like to make them informative.

[@quijanoguillermo1632]

@@jaysigel9837 But I didn't like your review! You are using a small chipper to do massive amounts of work. This chipper is for a guy with a normal house with some shrubs and a couple of trees that he maintains yearly. Not for a compound or a property full of grown trees. It is a LITE WORK CHIPPER. Also, quality at HF is amazing and their price point ridiculously good. I always buy a service agreement and if something goes wrong, they give me a new one. Recently bought their $50 chain saw - cut down my girlfriend's overgrown pines and it worked amazing - but there were only six with branches maximum 4 inches. A regular chain saw costs $500 - you need to have better perspective as to what Harbor Freight power tools are for CASUAL DOMESTIC USE! Make your reviews accordingly! You are harming Harbor Freight with your deceiving descriptions.

[@Budsandsuds75]

That's the BEST chipper I've seen so far. It just sucks the branches in like nothing , No need to even hold it. Impressive for a harbor freight product

[@GettinJunkDone]

I haven't used mine in a few years, but I fully expect for it to fire up after an oil change, fresh gas, a carb cleaning. Always worked for me!

[@acr8615]

Thanks for sharing your video. I have 3 trees, but I wouldn't need to be consistent on trimming them, only once a yr. I can make the chips out of mulch. I received two estimates from $400 to $1200. I can do it myself with the help of my family but a need a chipper. Thank you again

[@Hody491]

Thanks so much for your review! Nobody else has the testicles to say “it’s good, buy it”. Others are wishy-washy because it’s from Harbor Freight. There are plenty of Craftsman products I’d never buy either. People focus on the chipper function but it’s main function is the shredder. I want metal blades not the electric models that use trimmer cords. Wet leaves kill these trimmer models but you get what you pay for. The chipper was thrown on as a bonus. Dead branches fall all the time but if you need a chainsaw to cut and downsize your trees those branches are considered as firewood if they are over 3”. Your video helped me to decide on this model. It’s aggressive and dependable. I especially like the large hopper to throw the leaves in rather than spoon-feeding it. Thumbs up!

[@GettinJunkDone]

Wow! Thanks for the great comment!

[@jwoo1302]

Thanks guys, I'm going to purchase one soon since it's on sale. I'll be pretty busy since I'll have the only one in the neighborhood,family, & friends.

[@johnwhan7288]

Didn't see one 3 inch go thru this pos but then again theres only about 2 3 inch chippers that really work when there sharp a a razor :- }

[@jayuppercase3398]

Hmmm now how to get one to Ireland 😋

[@mrsmokeydog7830]

I bought this and so far so good. It beats renting one and it starts up easy everytime.

[@fmixthings]

I am on my 2nd one of these chippers. The first one I let a friend borrow and he loved it so much (and broke it) that he bought me a brand new one and kept my old one. He got the replacement parts needed and still loves it. I put well over 100 hours on the first unit and probably getting up to around 80 hours now on the 2nd unit. I've made piles of branches, blackberries, and other yard waste and spent up to 5 hours in a day shredding stuff. Both units have had the muffle heat shield screws vibrate out and then the shield broke off. Both units, like in the video, have had the ejection chute cover flapping all about. I tried to tighten it but it always comes loose. So I just took it off. The long tube for branches is a major PITA when it comes to anything with a twist or bend. It is the single biggest reason I want a larger chipper so I can have a hole large enough to take a 1 inch branch with a bend or small trees and branches with a Y. I spend more time cutting and trimming everything just to fit in the chipper and it is really annoying. I have not yet been able to get the blades off for sharpening either. I can't get access to one of the nuts on each blade.

[@catherinesutthoff1889]

I’m very interested in your experience shredding blackberry vines. Seems like every shredder I look into states the machine won’t handle blackberry vines. I have a TON. Did you shred them wet or dry? Anything you had trouble with? Thanks!

[@fmixthings]

@@catherinesutthoff1889 blackberries are no problem at all wet or dry. Fresh they are pretty soft and will go through the branch chute with ease. Dry they don't get very hard, only more brittle. I've put them in both the shredder hopper and the branch chute, both seem to work just fine. The only concern you have to watch out for is the really long vines, like 10ft or more, will whip around and can catch you. Just be aware, get the vine in and move aside. Let the chipper take it in. Use a full mesh face shield with ears like the chainsaw pros use. It will protect your face from flying debris. I was shot in the shoulder by a rock when I was a kid using my parents chipper, had eyes and ears on, but not full face. I only use full face now. For smaller branches and softer material yard clean up like blackberries, the HF chipper is a beast.

[@helentc]

@@fmixthings good advice, re; full face shield.

[@AyahuascaSage]

The speed with which things disappear into the chipper is honestly kind of disturbing, lol. Better be paying attention when you use one of these!

[@kammhron]

This is the only mid-priced chipper that I have seen that actually pulls the branches in. Most others in this price range you have to feed & push the branches in. Ty. Good video.

[@bernardfrith1833]

I purchased this chipper about a month ago. Your wood does not need to be dry! I cut fresh brush yesterday and it chipped it nicely. Keep your bigger 3inch wood to a short length. 3ft seems to be the sweet spot. Chips it up nicely and will not stall the machine at that length as the motor has time to keep up its momentum!

[@bernardfrith1833]

It will take your smaller limb,s of 1 inch to 2 inch just fine at any length and will not stall the engine. Well worth the price of a bit over 500 buks.

[@scottwebb8547]

Well looks like you got a good one. My shaft broke before I run a full tank of gas through it. and after looking through videos, It a problem other people have. Buy the warranty!

[@duanemccomber]

A reliable review of the Harbor Freight Wood Chipper & Shredder after one year of use.

[@Loco4Waffles]

Your review was spot on. Have a small yard but lots of tree limbs to deal with. Bought this chipper shredder today and love it!

[@taze27]

Those are some good size woodchips it processes. Perfect size for homestead use raising 🐥 🐖 🐑 🐄. The Champion, I just purchased, chips wood to dime size peices. I wished it could be calibrated to chip into a larger size. Thanks for the demonstration.

[@dkel4341]

Thanks for the review bud! This chipper is perfect for me after watching this video. Anything 3 inches and over will be for the fire pit anyway. I mainly need to get rid of the leafy stuff that takes a million trips to the dump to dispose of. Trying to keep the price under $600 too

[@GettinJunkDone]

It will definitely save you time for leafy stuff. You won't believe how much it gets reduced.

[@jshepard152]

Harbor Freight now has this video linked on their site.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Holy crap, you're right!

[@jshepard152]

@@GettinJunkDone Welcome to the major leagues.

[@ianboard544]

I've had one for a couple of weeks and so far like it. I would add some sort of hose attachment so you can discharge directly into a plant waste can or a yard trailer.

[@TejasToolMan]

its a beast I have had one 2 years, just keep the oil changed! They sell after market blades for it too if you dont take the time to sharpen them

[@GettinJunkDone]

I agree, this thing works great, as long as you don't push it too hard.

[@oldNavyJZ]

@@GettinJunkDone I pushed mine too hard. Put in a 3/4" branch off a live oak branch that was fairly green, and one of the worst metal on metal violent events I've ever seen happened. Technically the one I have is not Harbor Freight but I believe it is the same unit.

[@gregebel3842]

Where did you get your aftermarket blades? Can you share a link?

[@TejasToolMan]

@@gregebel3842 depending on the model you have www.baileysonline.com/knife-source-4-1-4-x-1-1-4-x-1-4-chipper-knife-for-troy-bilt-replaces-1901824-ksbc-129.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw9b_4BRCMARIsADMUIyozHFi2BVGPHL8Oa5LadQ14dw8t9WY2rGA0PKJ0eXjcKbcGnLyL0n0aAnnBEALw_wcB

[@gregebel3842]

@@TejasToolMan thanks. I was referring to the HF chipper in the review so these would be what I want, right?

[@dannycollier768]

I got Rid of mine it took longer to trim every single limb to a straight line than burning them or hauling them off.

[@GettinJunkDone]

You are probably right about that. I wish I had a much larger chipper myself, but the cost of this, at the time, compared to the cost of a larger chipper was hard to beat. It works, just takes a while if you have a large pile.

[@BrianPurcell72]

Thanks, we're moving to a home near Nashville with 4 acres of trees. We need to look closer at the branches to see how thick they really are. This video helps us visualize what a chipper will do for us.

[@semajniffirg230]

I know this was a year ago, but with that much property I'd look at a dedicated chipper like one of the bigger DR power equipment ones. Much beefier and way faster and more efficient.

[@willboybrad]

Bought one today and got 30% off on it, put it together,will try it tomorrow

[@Greg_Gatsby]

That's a good review. I bought mine at HF about 3 months ago and I used it quite a bit at first. This is not my first chipper/shredder. It's my third one after having two Craftsman units in the past. My first Craftsman, I gave to my dad and it worked like a champ. The second Craftsman finally locked up and I gave it away too. This one from HF is better because it has replaceable wheels while the Craftsman had the axle end caps that could only be removed with an angle grinder. On the downside, the HF is very loud, enough so that standard earmuff style hearing protection is not enough. I need earplugs AND the earmuff hearing protection. I've thought about reworking the exhaust to rise above my head, but I know a lot of the noise comes from the machinery itself, not just the exhaust. I've been tempted to remove the floppy cover over the debris chamber at the top of the unit as it simply gets in the way of the small items I'm trying to shred. I know it's a safety feature, and I haven't removed it yet, but I am very tempted. Otherwise, it's a great chipper/shredder and worth the cost.

[@timporter1978]

I mounted mine to a small trailer from Harbor Freight, much easier to use it around with lawn tractor or so and it is much more stable which equals safer to use. I have had all the same issues with mine as Jay Sigel has but it works just fine. I don't think have ever used the bag but yeah it is junk. Had mine for about 5 or so years too, engine is solid and never fails to start. I am sure there are better ones out there but for the price just fine.

[@woodstream6137]

Everybody complaining about the music. I would too EXCEPT, you got right into the important stuff and great demo. Great job! On sale for $500 right now. Boxed or assembled, would this fit in a prius hatchback? Mom has an overgrown hedgerow that needs a few feet knocked off. I assume if i did have to tip it to transport, i would need to drain the oil and gas?

[@douglassmith2055]

Just bought one of these, it runs pretty well, the top debris intake is small and will "bridge" material if it is not quite small. Have also heard from other users that the limb blades are not sharp from the factory and sharpening the blades will help a lot. Only one day of use so far and seems decent. The hammers could probably be upgraded for the debris chute. Would love to see some metal fabricator "upgrades" to the base unit.

[@GettinJunkDone]

You're probably right on all accounts. It WOULD be interested to let an experienced fabricator loose on this chipper to see if any improvements could be made.

[@kosycat1]

Everyone should have one of these so they can make compost at home. don't even think about it if you are thinking about using it for actually tree cutting. i have a giant silver maple in my backyard it gives me plenty of composting supplies every year. got a huge limb that fell off this year. i burned most of it and used the ashes to make a spore slurry of morels for my garden.

[@quijanoguillermo1632]

EXCELLENT VIDEO. Thank you for not explaining the history of chippers starting in the XIV century! To the point, thorough and well spoken.

[@michaelgay9369]

I have owned this chipper for three years. The motor shaft has broken three times chipping limbs 2-3" in size. My recommendation is that you buy the warranty with this chipper (sadly I did not). HF will exchange the unit under warranty as long as there is no gas in the tank. The 212CC motor shaft breaks at the shoulder. I also purchased a new cutting wheel as my original was bent. The new wheel comes with cutting blades so do not buy them separately. The cost of the wheel is not much more than the cost of the blades. I did notice the new design has a shorter hub and mounts closer to the plate against the motor. This is likely to reduce the stress due to the cantilevered wheel. Hopefully, the shaft will last longer.

[@boehmassociates8714]

Very cool , I am in the process of looking for just a chipper only . I will look into what harbor freight has to offer . Nice review !

[@GettinJunkDone]

Thanks! It's been an excellent chipper for my uses.

[@boehmassociates8714]

Will include HF Chipper in my purchasing research . Also I am a guy who has problems with ALL OF MY EQUIPMENT from time to time . Everyone does . Product design is not flawless . Such as in the case with your Billy Goat Vac , you had a manufacturer design oversight , and turned it into an opportunity to solve a in irritating issue and create a simple solution ! I have been working on a solution to " A BILLY GOAT ISSUE " that could be easily addressed by a stop off at the local hardware store . I think you would have an appreciation for my simple fix . I will keep you up to date with a video . Thank you , B&A .

[@johnf6687]

I made the purchase the item is very good for the price I bought at harbor , I got a deal had a coupon . Mine started first try within 1 hr I had 10feet of 3” or less sticks chopped and canned for garbage. Works well the dumps would have charged 60 for a load truck It’s a great buy

[@gregschultz2029]

It is a good product for what it is ,I own one ,Wear gloves ,You will learn why fast ,Slowly feed in the branch as to not load the engine down ,Good machine for light use !!! Don’t think you are going to make a mountain of mulch

[@kingchile1568]

Thanks 🙏 I’m getting one of these .

[@ChipLohman]

Big help. Thanks. Half the cost of the chipper-vacumm models.

[@sandral.414]

Very useful info. We own a tree service, but have property with 10 huge trees. We were looking for something smaller to use for that purpose. Also, LOVE THE BEARD!! (wife of the tree guy lol) 😁

[@lancemurray7107]

Get rid of the music. I'd rather hear when the engine lags down.

[@johnmalt9921]

Lance Murray - Get rid of stupid comments. Think about it, do you really need to hear a motor bog down and stop? Want some cheese with your whine?

[@JC-fy8wh]

​@@johnmalt9921 Wow assholes like you need to stop existing forever. But whats funnier is seeing someone know something about products and wanting to hear the performance vs an idiot like you who know nothing and consume internet media to pass your meaningless time

[@chipsammich2078]

@@johnmalt9921 your a moron

[@Drewsky840]

@@johnmalt9921 you really are an idiot. This video is a performance review of the machine of course we want to hear what the machine is doing.

[@padfoot2222ani]

@@chipsammich2078 You're or you are

[@claypetersen6489]

I bought one of these and paid for the extended warenty. Just over a year later the muffler fell off from metal fatigue due to the vibration. It was past the year so I called and ordered a muffler. I was told it would take about 3 months. It took closer to 6. It only cost about $17.00 so I thought that was fair. The installation was easy so I was back to chipping in no time. I had been chipping for about 15 minutes and the engine fell off right into the dirt. I took the machine apart to tighten the bolts and discovered that they were actually broken off. I was told that it would cost more to repair it than to buy another one. DEFINATELY NOT FROM HARBOR FREIGHT. I am just a home owner and was not doing major chipping.

[@fakeusa]

Clay Petersen lolll

[@helentc]

scary!

[@toddekstrom7963]

Thanks for your review of the Harbor Freight mulcher/shredder. What I need to know is how is it with fir cones. In the PNW our woods give us a significant supply of fir cones-like pine cones only from fir trees, narrower and denser. Will they fit into the brush hole? Will they get shredded? They don’t burn very well but if I could get them to shred, I may be able to use them like mulch. Nothing worse than stepping on one and falling down any kind of incline. Waiting to hear back from you. Todd Ekstrom Friday Harbor, WA

[@GettinJunkDone]

Hey Todd, Thanks for watching. I have no doubt that the HF chipper/shredder will being able to chew up the cones without a problem. The only issue I can foresee is that chute clogging as they are dumped in, but I bet once you develop a rhythm and know how many to dump in at once, this chipper could be a solution. It may be a slow solution, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Also, I will be discussing this further during my live stream this Sunday, Episode 44. Hopefully you can check it out.

[@mikejohnson9118]

Funky country music for a Nu-Joisey/Yawk guy? Awesome.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Born and raised in Jersey, just outside of Philly. NYC is a foreign land to me...one that I will happily avoid for the remainder of my life.

[@mikejohnson9118]

@@GettinJunkDone You said "Upstate NY" NYC...is like it's own country. I grew up in the Flemington area. I know the deal.

[@shirolee]

Damn, that's pretty impressive.

[@charlescoker7752]

At least it pulls the limbs into itself. Saw a Troybilt chipper review. The Guy had to force feed the limbs of any size thru the tube.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Yeah, that can cause a lot of frustration for sure.

[@koryleague8833]

Thanks for the honest review

[@charlescoker7752]

I would put solid rubber tires on it. Change the nuts holding the tube to wing nuts. And the panel over the chipper blades to wing nuts. I would make the clean out plate larger. So if you had a 1/2 inch limb wrap around the cutters. You could clean it out with out having to take the hopper off to get to it.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Excellent suggestions. I'll be looking into everything you mentioned.

[@charlescoker7752]

@@GettinJunkDone Your Welcome.

[@HawkGTboy]

My thinking is to go one “level” higher than what you need. In this case, if you need to chip 3” branches without problems, get one that says 4” on the box. The manufacturers always stretch the truth and exaggerate.

[@GettinJunkDone]

That's a good rule of thumb for sure.

[@deezlittlethingz]

Thank you! I just purchased mine today, this video is very helpful!!

[@BomJimmy]

How was your experience with your purchase?

[@deezlittlethingz]

@@BomJimmy I love it! We have lots of mesquite trees in the area so we've been putting it to good use. We don't go larger than 2 inch branches because I can hear it struggling or it stalls. I would definitely recommend it, it was a great price when I purchased it. I remember I used a $75 coupon when I bought it.

[@PatrickDKing]

Thanks, was very informative and helpful. I think I'm going to look for something beefier given that many of my shred materials are going to approach three inches and surpass, be freshly cut (I can't wait about a year to have everything dry out), and it seems you kind of need to do a lot of pre-trimming, I need something I can just shove it all into. Ofc, also means I'm gonna have to up the budget too.

[@leosuarez5052]

Maybe if you cut the 3” branches no longer than 4’ To me, looks pretty good Thanks for sharing.

[@GettinJunkDone]

That's not a bad idea. Good thinking!

[@GeoffryWK]

This chipper has the same specs as the DR310 for $350 less. Which proves you are paying a premium for the name brand. DR310. $850. HF $500

[@GettinJunkDone]

If that's true, it's an even better deal than I thought.

[@boydmerriman]

The problem with many users of any equipment or tools, is understanding that the maximum is the absolute maximum, not the norm. "Up to" in usages is almost the same as saying "as low as" in prices. You are not going to like what you see in those numbers. Yes it "can" do it, but best below those ranges. Cars "can" run 120+ mph, but not on a daily long drive basis. Not if you don't want to burn it out. Know the limits and be smart about it.

[@skipperjones7490]

It will handle the bigger fresh stuff as long as you feed it through slow or cut it into smaller sections. I love it myself! The only thing I don't like is the small hole in the main chute. Really have to maneuver stuff to get it through there. Also one of the tires went flat and the tubes are a real pita to get back on!

[@chefboyxrp7336]

Awesome brother I just bought a house in the hills and I was wondering about that chipper if it was worth getting. Thank you for the demonstration man👍🏼

[@GettinJunkDone]

Glad it helped, good luck!

[@bb1040]

I cut my own firewood, have a small wood stove and I like to use as much of the tree as possible, so everything down to and including 2 1/2 inch I use, but I need to clean up what is left, so something like this might do the job and chip up everything below 2 1/2" that I have to clean up. The one thing I wish it had is a discharge shoot that will blow it out like a snow blower and spread it out over the forest floor instead of just making a pile next to the machine .

[@larrythecableguy7285]

This is the exact one my grandfather has

[@GettinJunkDone]

It's still working good for me, to this day.

[@larrythecableguy7285]

No I mean it's the same brand

[@perryjones8997]

good video...was hoping to see more "green" stuff being either chipped or shredded. Stuff on video looks very dry, which of course eases chipping. Thanks.

[@robertsimmons4554]

I buy all my stuff from harbor freight. The have replacement engines too. Cant go wrong here.

[@jefft.7584]

Well put. Good machine if you stay within it's limits.

[@1995dresser]

Looks like it does a better job then my yardman at chipping branches

[@dantheman9852]

I liked, leaving a comment now and subscribed. Definitely going to give her shot for the 10ac we have. Thanks great short review

[@GettinJunkDone]

Thanks Dan! Appreciate it all!

[@williamschmidt4604]

Thanks buddy , I’ve been trying to make up my mind to buy one or not , I have a home and a acre of trees in northern Michigan

[@haroldh9798]

Thanks for the great vid! How much gas does it consume per hour, roughly?

[@anthonyharper8161]

Thank you ! I'm sold ..Great video..

[@omark2423]

Thanks for the information

[@GettinJunkDone]

My pleasure

[@GeoffryWK]

So I tried it today and I am really disappointed with it. Says it can handle 3" branches, but 2" branches caused mine to jam and stall the engine. All I could feed was 1.5" or less and it struggled on those, sometimes jamming. Southern Yellow Pine branches, a soft wood. There is NO WAY I could put a 3" branch into it. It needs a more powerful engine. Now I have to call a professional with an industrial chipper to get rid of all the branches. All I can chip and shred is 1" or less with it.

[@GettinJunkDone]

That is a bummer. I can understand why you're disappointed.

[@Ojb_1959]

That Predator sounds nice. Just put the 212 on my dads old Troy Bilt Horse 1 tiller he got in 77 and now it’s got some gumption. What would be best for chopping up bulk produce for making compost?

[@GettinJunkDone]

A chipper like this one would probably do just fine for leafy greens, apples, and such.

[@greatdanerescuemom1]

thanks, was thinking about this one. and your in my neighborhood.... bet you got yours where the old forman mills was on BHP.... thats where i go too..... good to know there is someone on here from s jersey making vids..... blessings.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Hey Neighbor! You're totally right, that's where I got it from. Good detective work.

[@romwil]

FORRRRRmaaaaan Miiiiiillllls.... :)

[@jimbelanger4594]

Thanks for the video. I'm getting one now.

[@allisonwogman8681]

Hello, Thanks for posting the video. Does the machine shred loose leaves or only small branches with leaves?

[@d.h.8202]

Could you or someone else please comment on its efficacy for mulching large amounts of leaves via the hopper?

[@johnjude2685]

Great follow up, I'm thinking it's going to need to sometimes need to be restarting and the way it nearly tilting and wobble might be prevented with a bar across the bottom of the front leg bar giving more width and stabling it (I don't like wobbly crap but they cut the cost a little) Thank you for the teaching Sir 😁

[@skblack5050]

I wished you had shown the blades. Are they resharpen able / replaceable and how easy are they to remove?

[@brittanynassr7630]

Just bought this chipper last year and I love it for all of the branches that fall from the many mature trees in my yard. Does anyone have tips for getting the leaves to go through more efficiently? My leaves/debris tend to get stuck and I have been just poking them with a larger stick to try to get them to go through, but sometimes the bottom mechanism doesn't quite pull them through as much as I had hoped.

[@RCPSU4]

I think what I've seen others do is move the leaves around with a larger branch or just feed them in slowly.

[@Dylana7g3000Thomas]

just bought this one at harbor freight this morning

[@paulconover8533]

Probably a dumb question, but what is the longest runtime in a day you have had on yours? I have a two huge brush piles that would probably take a while, and I'm curious what the longest runtime in a day you've had.

[@rjmorstad852]

It performed well. Thanks for this and I am in the market for one. Harbor Freight has been very obliging in there sales.

[@therevealing-studiesfromli4419]

Just Luv That Chippin' Tune!

[@tonyslawncare]

Bro I own a lawn care company and in thinking about this item for all the branches I pick up in people's yards do you think it would be good for that for fallen limbs

[@GettinJunkDone]

If you plan on keeping up with the oil changes, and blade sharpening, it would be fine in my opinion. I also run a lawn care company and have done that exact same thing with it. I'm not taking it out with me everyday, but a few times a year I run a good size load of small sticks and branches through it. I've had it running for hours at a time, and have never had an issue with it starting or handling what I throw at it. It has clogged once or twice, but that was from me pushing it passed it's limits. I unclogged it and went right back to work. It is a solid chipper and I recommend it as long as you work within it's limitations.

[@tonyslawncare]

@@GettinJunkDone awesome bro i already watch your channel. Im always carrying around limbs in my truck which i dont like so im thinking about carrying this on the trailer instead. most limbs that fall are dead except when we have storms. How heavy is this thing?

[@GettinJunkDone]

It does come with a bag that you can cinch around the output to catch the chips and dust. It would work pretty good for that. It might be cumbersome to carry around everyday and start it up for just a few branches. it might be a better use of time and space to get a dedicated can on your trailer for these branches then chip them at home for compost or mulch. Doing that every so often vs every day, depending on the amount of branches you, might be more efficient. The chipper itself is heavy. I have pulled it up into the back a pick up using the handle, but I sure wish I had a friend with me that day. It can be done. However, it olls pretty good on the provided wheels.

[@stevew6138]

Greetings, so am I to understand so long as the limbs are 2-2.5 inch they can be chipped green? Or did I miss something? BTW, 3ich dia. is firewood in my book...so...lol. Take care and thanx for the review.

[@dirf554]

Do you have a Model # I’m looking to buy one and this looks perfect for what I need

[@STBRetired1]

I had an "arborist" (yeah, right) come in and cut down a bunch of trees. After he got all his money, he disappeared and left all the tree branches for me to clean up. So, I've got the choice of renting a big chipper from Home Depot for $ 325 per day or buying this chipper on sale at Harbor freight for $ 500 plus tax and having it around forever for future work. Or, I could sell it for $ 400 and still be ahead on price when I'm done with my branches. I'm starting to talk myself into running over to Harbor Freight tomorrow before the price goes back up. I guess all I really need to do is make sure my branches are less than 3" - or just split the bigger ones with a hatchet.

[@jcms9658]

Nice job, thanks

[@Hapitat]

How heavy are these to put around? I am a 130lb female and somewhat strong but curious how hard it would be go to up very slight inclines.

[@GettinJunkDone]

If the wheels are inflated, it rolls pretty good. When you say incline, do you mean something like a driveway, or more like a trailer ramp. I can get it up a trailer ramp, but its significant effort. I'm 6 foot, 200 lbs.

[@loneforest6541]

small but work like a beast

[@ComputerKevAZ]

I keep reading that the blades are hard to nearly impossible to get off. Have you removed them to sharpen them? And how long did that take?

[@kamalakrsna]

causes me to consider if there could be a way to slow down the feed speed when larger diameter branches are put in the chute if that would enable it to 'keep goin'@ chewing up the 3" branches

[@helentc]

Great idea. Your comment was a while ago, did you ever figure out a way to do this?

[@evarsonazevedo5321]

So can it handle anything smaller than 3 inches that is fresh cutted or green and full with leaves? I noticed that the branches you're shredded seems to be dried already.

[@shannonpeterson4891]

Thanks great video. How do you think it would work on pinecones?

[@GettinJunkDone]

I never tried, but my guess is that it would work pretty good.

[@myrnaamado6341]

I was hoping to see how you load the leaves. And what looks like when you mount the leaves. And how it throws it out. Is that what the top hopper is far?

[@GettinJunkDone]

Yup, that's what it's for. It works just fine as long as you don't overload it at one time. DO NOT put your hands into the hopper, or your leaf shredding days could be over. Instead use a stout stick to push them down when needed.

[@JoshLathamMVC]

Will this shred bamboo? How safe are these things? I'm thinking about buying one and I'm creeped out about it lol. I can see my arm getting caught in it.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Don't get your arm caught. That's probably the first rule. It's a good machine and I'd buy it again. Just don't stick anything in there you don't want destroyed, including body parts.

[@judeghazaleh6134]

I think if you held on to 3 inch fresh branch that jammed it, let it feed in a little slower, it would have done just fine

[@mely28mel]

Wow need one of those

[@williammassey8212]

Thanks for the review. I need a chipper for bamboo. Hate that stuff.

[@rodneyjordan6745]

My neighbor planted bamboo 20 years ago. He wishes he'd not done so.

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Mine works just fine.

[@dr.crentist3155]

Nice review. Other than branches, have you used it to shred leaves, shrub trimmings, General brush? I have to clear out some thick overgrowth, i have equipment to cut it, looking for an alternative to bagging it up Like ivy, things like that

[@GettinJunkDone]

I have run a bunch of stuff like that through it without a problem. The only issue is that it sometimes fights back while being put into the hopper. I sometimes use a thick stick on small log as a "push stick". Just be careful doing that.

[@dr.crentist3155]

Joe Robinson Thanks for reply joe

[@dougk8126]

Hey - Nice video and demonstration of how this Chipper works! You do a good job with your videos - thanks! Wondering if you have tried feeding sticks into the large hopper? Often I rake up piles of leaves that have sticks included and wonder what size of stick the large hopper/feed can handle? Also had an old Craftsman Chipper but it was prone to jamming up if fed too fast. Have you see any issues like that with this machine? Thanks again for great videos!

[@minibikemadman]

I wonder if some engine mods to it will help it chew those bigger ones up and not bog down. I am thinking of getting one..i have a ton of brush on our lot.

[@LGHNurse0911]

Nice and simply said....

[@koaleighhomestead2606]

Nice chipper review, is it possible to run deer bones through it too?

[@ksfhchick10]

Thanks from this video. It helped make up my mind. 👍🏻

[@TFitz]

I chipped a bit. Can't handle what claims. In under a year the drive shaft sheered off.