WM-8M MECHANICAL AUTO FEED CHIPPER
The WoodMaxx WM-8M mechanical auto-feed wood chipper is a robust self-feeding PTO driven wood chipper attachment that mounts to the 3 point hitch of your tractor. This PTO wood chipper is compact, yet built to withstand rigorous use. Dual infeed rollers grab and pull material into the chipper head using a sturdy belt driven gear box and drive axle system. High quality (A8 tool steel) made in the U.S.A. chipper knives are standard equipment on all WM-series wood chippers. Check out these features. The WoodMaxx WM-series chippers are so unique and innovate that they are now patent pending. Attempts have been made to copy this machine, but there is only one WoodMaxx! Check out these features:
QUICK SPECIFICATIONS - USA and
International Patents Pending
- Strength in
design, CNC plasma cut structural plate steel
- 19 hp. min.
required
- 3 pt. hitch
mount- fits category 1 or category 2
(cat-1 quick hitch)
- 8" x 8"
In-Feed opening
- 200 lb. 24"
Diameter Flywheel (dynamically balanced)
- 2-Reversible
Made in the USA fly wheel knives, 1 bed knife (anvil)
- 1120 RPM
Flywheel speed
-Tachometer/ Hour meter (to ensure proper operating speed)
- Mechanical
gear driven in-feed system
- Infeed rate
58 ft. /min.
- Hardened
6.25" dia. chisel type in-feed roller
- Quick hitch
Compatible (category 1 quick hitch only)
- 360 Degree
swivel discharge chute
- Adjustable
base legs w/ skid shoe type base
- High flow
chamber ventilation
- 2" diameter
main shaft
- 3-Heavy duty
cast steel main shaft bearings
- Adjustable
infeed roller down pressure
- Weight 950
lbs. (shipping) Steel crate L=46" x W=36" x H=48"
- 8mm thick
steel fly wheel housing
- Easy access
fly wheel knife panel
- Adjustable
bed knife (to achieve proper knife gap)
- 5 Heavy duty
cogged drive belts
- Safety stop
bar
- Horizontal "table
height" in-feed hopper for easy loading
- Baked on
powder coat finish
- Clear vinyl
chip baffle
- PTO shaft
included (shear bolt protected)
(optional Premium shaft available)
- Colors
available; Red, Orange. Color samples available, please request if color shade is a concern
- 3 yr. parts
warranty
- 90%
assembled upon delivery
- FREE
shipping USA & Canada (lower 48 only, AK and HI extra)
Another WoodMaxx exclusive! Designed by WoodMaxx, copied by some. We all know what happens to the
branches when they reach the flywheel, but getting the material to pull into
the chippers quickly and effectively is the trick. Many factors come into play
when designing an effective in-feed roller: the overall diameter, blade
spacing, tooth angle, type of steel, hardness, down pressure and speed. After
countless hours of R&D on the in-feed system, we have developed a large diameter
(6.25") in-feed roller that easily climbs up and grabs the branches to bite in
and efficiently pull the material into the flywheel at up to 58 ft./min. The
larger the roller, the easier it rolls over the material. The smaller the
roller, the more likely it is to slip and spin on the branches. We equate this
to the small wheels of a shopping cart stopping when it contacts a small stone
in the parking lot. WoodMaxx auto feed wood chippers utilize in-feed rollers
with high carbon steel chisel teeth. This type of in-feed roller is found on
larger, much more expensive machines.
We have also spaced the teeth out to prevent material like leaves
and bark from getting impacted between the teeth. This allows the roller to
self-clean, and also allows the 165 lbs. of down pressure to focus on fewer teeth
which increases the bite. These rollers, along with the high tension springs
aggressively bite into any type of material. After welding, these rollers are
induction hardened to ensure that the teeth stay sharp for many years to come.
The advantage of this type of roller is that is aggressively grabs any size
limb up to 8" with or without leaves. Small, vine type material as well as long
or short needle pine is no problem for the WoodMaxx WM series chipper. Vines,
leaves, and small branches won't wrap around the roller as they would on other
chippers. The advanced design of our in-feed rollers is a feature that should
not be overlooked when shopping for a wood chipper. Our in-feed roller designs
are so effective and unique that we now have patents pending.
BELT
DRIVEN GEAR BOX AND DRIVE AXLE SYSTEM
The in-feed system on the WM-8M utilizes a belt driven oil
bath heavy duty gear box that increases torque and transfers power to the upper
feed roller through an extreme duty drive axle. For long life, the drive axle
is machined splined (similar to the PTO spline of your tractor), and the
U-joints are protected from debris by a rubber boot. The clutch mechanism is
precisely machined from solid steel to ensure proper function. This in-feed
system will feed material at a rate of 58 ft./min.
QUICK HITCH COMPATIBLE -
All WoodMaxx WM-series chippers are now category 1 quick hitch
compatible. WoodMaxx is the only PTO chipper that works with quick hitch
(**John Deere I-match/Land Pride QH10 require a special top link that we make for this
purpose, please call to specify if you need this). Save time by never leaving
the seat of your tractor to link up with the WM-series chipper. Attaching the
chipper to your quick hitch takes only seconds.
Please note, you'll need
the Premium PTO shaft or a longer imported PTO shaft if you have a quick hitch
(contact us for more info).
Check out our video tab to see
the quick hitch in action! No quick hitch? No problem. The chipper will easily
attach to a standard 3pt hitch, just back in and insert the pins. No need to
force the draw arms of your tractor around the draw pins (as with many other
implements)
EASY
SWIVEL DISCHARGE CHUTE -

360 degrees of rotation and 2 finger operation. We have incorporated
a convenient handle that effortlessly allows you to swivel the discharge chute
so that you can direct the chips into the back of a truck or trailer without
having to move the entire machine. Simply push down on the handle and swing the
chute. When you release the handle a spring loaded pin drops down to lock the
chute into position. No tools required.
WIDE
FOOTPRINT SKID TYPE SUPPORT BASE
Because
of its robust weight and to prevent the machine from sinking into the soft
ground during operation, the new WM-8H offers a wide footprint skid type
support base. This base is angle upward on the end to prevent digging into the
ground while transporting.
ADJUSTABLE
BASE LEGS
You asked for it and we delivered! In 2012 WoodMaxx developed the
first adjustable chipper base legs. These adjustable legs will help accommodate
a larger variety of tractors. This innovation allows you to more easily meet
the required PTO shaft angle (less than 15 degrees) on larger tractors. Simply
insert the adjustable legs, and then slide the pin into the hole for your
required leg height. WoodMaxx PTO wood chippers are able to accommodate
tractors that have a PTO height from 18" to 30" high.
HIGH
FLOW FLYWHEEL CHAMBER VENTILATION
WoodMaxx WM-series wood chipper attachments incorporate a series
of precisely located ventilation holes in the flywheel chamber. This feature
creates a strong vacuum that draws air into the flywheel chamber and in
combination with the fan blades on the back of the flywheel forcefully ejects
the chips out of the chamber. This keeps the discharge chute clear, and reduces
the chances of a jam. The WoodMaxx patent pending hole pattern is specifically
designed to bring the air into the chamber at the optimal volume and location.
Other machines have tried to copy this feature, but have not achieved the same
results!
HEAVY
DUTY CAST STEEL BEARING HOUSINGS
Three heavy duty cast steel bearings support the main shaft, which
passes through the flywheel housing, and is supported on either side by flange
bearings. This heavy duty, shock resistant cast steel bearings are much more
durable than cast iron - a unique feature of the WoodMaxx chipper.
MAIN
SHAFT SUPPORTED BY 3 BEARINGS
The 2" main shaft on the WM-series PTO wood chippers passes
through the flywheel housing and is supported by 1 pillow block and 2 flange
bearings. This feature, combined with the 2" shaft, allows the flywheel to run
truer, and adds a great deal of strength. Other chippers use a 1-3/4" shaft, 2
pillow block bearings, and the flywheel is cantilevered beyond the bearing.
With this setup, there is a possibility of breaking a bearing housing the
machine jams.
FULLY
ADJUSTABLE IN-FEED ROLLER
TENSION SPRINGS
The WoodMaxx WM-series chipper utilizes high tension springs in
conjunction with a unique adjustment mechanism that offers a full range of
variable down pressure, since all branches are different - some soft and some
hard. This feature allows the user to increase to decrease the upper roller
down pressure to suit the situation. Crank up the tension to achieve up to
165 lbs. of down pressure. This allows the teeth on the roller to dig into the
branches and ensure a smooth entry into the chipper head.
WEIGHT
WM-8M... 950lbs (shipping) Steel crate dimentions are L=46" x W=36" x H=48"
More weight = more steel
More strength and stability... period.
8MM THICK FLYWHEEL HOUSING
WoodMaxx WM-series chippers use heavy gauge 8mm thick Q235
(American Standard A-36) structural steel plate for the flywheel housing. Since
the flange bearings are mounted on the flywheel housing, this gives added
strength and rigidity. Other chippers use only 1/4" steel.
EASY
KNIFE ACCESS PANELS
WoodMaxx WM-series chipper knives can be changed from the side of
the machine by one person in as little as 10 minutes. Other chippers require
you to reach into the infeed bin to hold the head of the bolt, while someone
else turns the nut from the backside of the flywheel.
ADJUSTABLE
BED [ ANVIL ] KNIFE
WoodMaxx WM-series wood chippers are equipped with an adjustable bed knife to ensure
that the proper knife gap is achieved. This feature allows the user to adjust
the distance between the flywheel knife and the bed knife so that the required
distance is maintained after knife sharpening. Proper gap is important so that even the
smallest material is chipped as it passes through the chipper.
HEAVY
DUTY 5/8" COGGED DRIVE V-BELTS (STANDARD BX-SERIES)
WoodMaxx WM-series chippers are equipped with extreme duty 5/8"
wide cogged drive v-belts. Cogged v-belts run cooler, and transfer more torque
than plain smooth v-belts. Although the OEM belts are very high quality, if the
need arises, the standard BX size allows you to purchase replacement v-belts at
any auto parts store. Other chippers use 15mm belts - try to find those in the
USA!
SAFETY AUTO-FEED STOP BAR
Safety
is paramount on WoodMaxx chippers. Located on the top of the in-feed bin, the
WoodMaxx 8" PTO chipper utilizes an easy to activate auto-feed stop safety
bar to disengage the in-feed rollers in case of an emergency, or to clear the
in-feed bin if necessary. This safety bar can be actuated and left in the off
position, hands free, so that the operator can use both hands to clear the
in-feed bin. This feature is safer because it allows the user to start the
chipper without the feed rollers turning. Other chippers require a hand on the
safety bar to keep the feed rollers in the off position.
HANDY
FEED ROLLER ASSIST HANDLE LOCATED ON TOP OF MACHINE
This feature allows the user to access the handle from either side
of the machine. The center lift point allows the WM-series chipper to use
stronger tension springs, increasing the in-feed ability.
HORIZONTAL
INFEED HOPPER
The in-feed hopper on the WM-series wood chippers is horizontal
and approximately table height for easy material loading.
RUST
RESISTANT POWDER COAT
The powder coat finish is baked on at 450 degrees, and is thicker
and more durable than ordinary paint.
CLEAR
VINYL BAFFLE
The clear vinyl baffle feature protects the user from chip
blow-back, while allowing the user to see what is going on in the hopper.
3
YEAR WARRANTY
This robust PTO driven wood chipper comes with an equally robust 3
year warranty. Our service department also stocks a full line of replacement
parts.
PTO SHAFT
WoodMaxx wood chippers include a standard PTO shaft, but for an additional $135.00 upgrade charge, we do offer a very high quality Premium PTO shaft. The Premium shaft retails for $250 if purchased separately from the machine. Have a quick hitch? The Premium shaft is
compatible, or ask about our longer imported PTO shaft.
MACHINE
90% ASSEMBLED ON DELIVERY
WoodMaxx chippers come shipped to you in a steel crate and are
almost completely assembled. Simply attach the in-feed bin, discharge chute,
PTO shaft (included), and attach to your tractor. All WoodMaxx chippers are
given a comprehensive 22 point inspection, and are serviced prior to leaving
our warehouse. The drive belts have been aligned and tightened, knives have
been installed, adjusted, and torqued down, and bearings have been greased.
These and other steps performed here greatly reduce assembly time on your end.
Just follow the illustrated, American written, user friendly assembly manual
(and watch the video), and you will be up and running in about 2 hours.
EXPERIENCE
WoodMaxx chippers are extremely robust, and can handle heavy use. Designed in upstate
New York, each machine we offer is thoroughly tested on our 18 acre proving
grounds before being offered to the public. With years of experience and
thousands of machines in service today, we are confident that this machine can
handle even the toughest projects that you have. Our machines are currently in
service in several commercial applications, such as: the Army Corps of
Engineers, college campuses, municipalities, tree farms, golf courses,
apartment complexes, and thousands of residences. WoodMaxx wood chippers are
also represented around the globe, with machines as far away as Hawaii, and
Alaska, as well as several countries including: Chile, Russia, Panama,
Colombia, Poland, United Arab Emirates, Israel, West Africa, Greece, Norway,
Iceland, Ecuador, Honduras, Ireland and of
course Canada.
DON'T BE FOOLED! IS THE ORIGINAL
Do not be fooled by imitators. WoodMaxx is the original chipper
of this design. We have spent hundreds of hours designing and testing to
create this machine. WoodMaxx offers the highest level of quality and
innovation with many exclusive features not found anywhere else. Cheap
knock-offs do not have the quality workmanship and history of satisfied
customers that WoodMaxx has. Just compare our reviews to those of the competitors,
and you can see for yourself!
SERVICE
At WoodMaxx our service department is staffed with professional
certified technicians that inspect each machine before it is shipped. This
ensures that you get a trouble free machine from the get go. When you need
technical help or parts, our courteous staff can help you get what you need
from our fully stocked warehouse.
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