Four (4) Made-in-the-USA Reversible Chipper Knives (offset)
Easy Knife Access
Clear Vinyl Chip Baffle
Direct Drive PTO
Sloped Infeed Bin
True 8″ x 5″ Infeed opening
3 Year Warranty
Assembled Weight: 420lbs.
Shipping Dims: 40x48x42
Shipping Weight: 530lbs.
WoodMaxx MX-8500g+ Direct Drive Gravity Feed Wood Chipper
The All-New industry leading WoodMaxx MX-8500G+ direct drive gravity feed USA made wood chipper is packed with features that are so unique it stands alone in its own class. Perfect for cleanup of branches 5″ diameter or less. Designed with the sub-compact tractor owner in mind (but can be used on any cat-1 tractor), this wood chipper comes in under 425lbs but boasts a heavy duty 3/4” thick structural steel flywheel. We’ve engineered the perfect mix of simplicity with innovation to deliver a wood chipper that requires no powered infeed system, belts, jackshafts, or hydraulics yet it offers excellent performance and efficiency. “G” stands for gravity, the “+” represents the sum of the engineered features that make the MX-8500G+ superior to all others.
WoodMaxx patented MX-series wood chippers are proudly designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA at our Akron, NY facility. With a multi-million-dollar investment in the latest high-tech fabricating equipment to increase production, WoodMaxx MX-series wood chippers are in high demand.
WHAT MAKES THIS CHIPPER DIFFERENT?
As shown in customer videos, this chipper pulls material flawlessly, without any resistance, which leads to one of our most common customer questions -How is this possible and what allows for such efficiency, speed, and power? This has to do with the patent pending rotary anvil, which assists in feeding material to create less friction, allowing for a smooth transition from log to chips. The engineers thoughtfully chose the angle of the chipper knives as well, so you’ll notice they’re angled rather than perpendicular, like our hydraulic chippers. This knife design enhances the chipping experience since it gives the logs the opportunity to immediately catch the sharp edge of the knives for a seamless pull.
Rotary anvil (patent pending)
This exclusive WoodMaxx patent pending Rotary Anvil design increases material infeed efficiency. All other chippers on the market include a flat edge stationary anvil which acts as a lower cutting edge in conjunction with the flywheel knife, similar to the blades on a pair of scissors. This function shears the wood material clean off, releasing the wood from the inward pull of the rotating flywheel. Although this is acceptable for a chipper that utilizes a powered infeed system, it is not ideal for a gravity feed chipper. WoodMaxx patent pending cylindrical anvil prevents the material from being sheared off completely upon first strike. This action causes the flywheel knife to pull the wood material downward around the radius of the spherical anvil increasing the pulling effect of the wood material into the chipper which greatly increases the chipping efficiency. You will not find this feature on any other wood chipper on the market.
Heavy Duty 3/4” Flywheel
Immediately after material is fed into the chipper, the 110 pound structural steel flywheel gets right to work. The dynamically balanced 24” diameter flywheel is coupled with a 1-3/4” main shaft supported by two industrial grade 4-bolt flange bearings ensuring that the flywheel runs smooth and true, greatly reducing vibration.
Reversible Made-In-USA Angled Chipping Knives
Equipped with four (4) USA made A8 hardened tool steel knifes mounted on an angle increases the effective cutting edge projection and the effective pull of material into the chipper head. Bigger projection=Bigger bite=more work in less time. These knives are attached to the flywheel. The reversible knives means that you get twice the work out of one set! With 4 total knives, the work is equally divided by 4 times, prolonging knife life while still boasting 36 strikes every second. Click here to learn how long your chipper knives will last.
5” Wide 1/4” Thick Flywheel Housing
The MX-8500G+ is manufactured with a 5” wide flywheel housing to make room for the extra tall flywheel fins. These extended fins are designed to increase airflow in the flywheel chamber to help evacuate all those chips to right where you want them.
Direct Drive PTO
The MX-8500G+ is an addition to our direct drive line-up. The premium PTO shaft (included in purchase) from your tractor hooks directly to the input shaft of the flywheel. This results in the most efficient transfer of toque and power as there are no intermediate components such as belts for torque to be lost. The WoodMaxx 8500G+ is designed for use ranging from 540-1100 PTO RPM.
Sloped Infeed bin
At only 42” (waist height) high, the infeed bin quickly slopes downward leaving gravity to do the rest. This slope is paired with our rotary anvil and angled flywheel knives to provide optimal infeed ability. Don’t believe us? Have a look at some of our videos and see it for yourself.
True 8” x 5“ Infeed Opening
The WoodMaxx MX-8500G+ wood chipper offers a large 24” x 24” in-feed opening that funnels down to 8” wide x 8″ high flywheel opening. Note- ( flywheel opening is 8″x8″, but will only accept 5″ material because of the sloped infeed angle in relation to the flywheel opening.)
CLEAR VINYL CHIP BAFFLE
Safety is paramount, therefore the WoodMaxx MX-8500G+ is equipped with a clear vinyl baffle feature that protects the user from chip blow-back, while allowing the user to see what is going on in the hopper.
EASY KNIFE ACCESS
WoodMaxx MX-series wood chipper knives can be changed easily by one person in as little as 10 minutes. The entire top of the blower housing opens like a clam shell. This allows for easy access to the flywheel and knives.
RUST RESISTANT POWDER COAT
The WoodMaxx MX-8500G+ is finished with UV stable fade resistant polyester powder coating baked on at 450 degrees. Powder coating finish is thicker and more durable than ordinary paint.
3 YEAR WARRANTY
The WoodMaxx MX-8500G+ wood chipper comes with a 3 year warranty. Our service department also stocks a full line of replacement parts if the need arises. Made in the USA means no waiting for shipments of foreign parts.
I bought the 8500 to run behind my JD3005 which is 24 hp at the pto. I was concerned it would be underpowered, boy was I wrong it easily chipped anything I was able to shove in there. The gravity feed work’s impressively well. There were a few 3/4”. – 1” Y’s that wouldn’t get dragged in, but most everything else did.
The assembly was easy and the instructions were clear. The hopper was heavy, but I did install it myself. The pto shaft shortening instructions were also easy to follow.
Great product, I’m glad I bought it.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jim M –
The 8500G is an absolute beast…built like Hercules, meaner than Sparticus and easier to operate than a wind-up, battery operated Doctor doll.
For years I used a tow behind DR wood chipper which was adequate for most things, but my place seems to grow trees and brush like they had litters of fifty so I needed something more robust…this is the guy. The 8500 is more than enough to handle anything I can throw at it and generally it’s a lot…I have a lot of trees and aging, ice storms, nasty straight line winds and all the other debris gives me fits if I don’t clean them up immediately.
The metal on this equipment is commercial grade heavy…assembly was a snap, easily accomplished by one person, except lifting and placing the feed chute is easier with two…one lifting and the other guiding.
As a veteran myself, I look to always buy American, and a veteran owned business is simply a bonus.
The only thing I would like to have seen was an output chute that was capable of rotating to change direction as this one is fixed, but that’s not even at the level of “minor” concern.
The gravity feed works like it’s power fed, meaning less things to go wrong or maintain.
The highest rating I can give anything I buy online is, “I’d buy it again”.
If you need a wood chipper and want a gravity fed chipper, you might want to consider this one…fair price, robust and sure to give years of service.
Rated 3 out of 5
Doug_Milewski –
Since purchasing the MX-8500G+ I have experienced many stalls on the rotary anvil due to build-up of debris between the end of the roller and the mounting tab. I have to pull the roller to clean it out. I constantly have to check to make sure it still rotates freely. I also have to clear small twigs that build up around the flywheel and at the mouth of the flywheel. I’ve made a hook to drag the jammed twigs out from around the flywheel housing. These are constant maintenance issues with this chipper design. On a good note, the chipper is a beast and can handle most anything I put into it. I have it hooked to my JD 1025r tractor and run the pto at 540 rpm.
Rated 5 out of 5
rick overley –
The 8500g+ exceeds my expectations, this is a quality made chipper I would highly recommend woodmaxx. Their chipper is awsome great working piece of machinery. proud to serve veteran owned company. Good job woodmaxx crew
Rated 5 out of 5
rick overley –
I bought the 8500G+ for kubota L3200 everything went together perfectly, I have used other chippers all self feed, however this chipper does not need a self feed the way feed shoot is angled it just sucks in the branches in as if it were self feed. This chipper will handle a 5″ piece as stated, it has far exceed my expectations. I would recomend this company’s chipper to anyone looking to buy a chipper.All american made products good quality metal all the way down to the nuts and bolts supplied to put it together after arrival. Nice chipper WoodMaxx. You guys have a great product,and i am proud to support a veteran owned company.
Rated 5 out of 5
Doc Abbick –
The feed system on the MX-8500G works great: elegant in it’s simplicity. A powered feed would only be one more thing to pay for, to maintain, and to repair. Since I have the I-Match system on my John Deere 3720, the PTO shaft fit perfectly without alteration.
Rated 5 out of 5
Arthur Pratt –
Great chipper. I pre-ordered this before it came out and had to wait a bit to use it but it was worth the wait. This is awesome and i have to say that even though it is gravity fed, it is like a self feeding chipper. I did not have the money for the self feed chippers but this one is just as good. I am very well satisfied with this and will come in good use on the farm for many years to come. The only disappointment was the shipping. From the time it left New York to finally get it here in Colorado it took over 3 weeks. It was a little frustrating working with the shippers when they set up a time to deliver it and never did and finally after setting up a time to deliver it the 4th time it was delivered.
If you are looking for a great chipper you will be happy with this one.)
Rated 5 out of 5
william G walker –
Bought this mx 8500g+ for my kubota bx 2380….it works awesome! Way exceeded my expectations..great value for price!
Rated 5 out of 5
Ralph Smoker –
The woodmaxx 8500 G+ has exceeded my expectations. This chipper is an absolute beast. since we received our chipper we have saved countless hours from cutting, hauling, unloading, and burning our limbs. The 8500 G has been a huge time and labor saver. I would definitely recommend buying the 8500 G if you’re in the market for a chipper. I am also extremely pleased to support a veteran owned and run company. God bless the men and women who serve and God bless America.
Rated 5 out of 5
Ben Sutton –
I bought this chipper and it was delivered to my door in less than a week. Put it to use and made money with it the very next day. Works better than I expected and I highly recommend!
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Jon Kelley –
I bought the 8500 to run behind my JD3005 which is 24 hp at the pto. I was concerned it would be underpowered, boy was I wrong it easily chipped anything I was able to shove in there. The gravity feed work’s impressively well. There were a few 3/4”. – 1” Y’s that wouldn’t get dragged in, but most everything else did.
The assembly was easy and the instructions were clear. The hopper was heavy, but I did install it myself. The pto shaft shortening instructions were also easy to follow.
Great product, I’m glad I bought it.
Jim M –
The 8500G is an absolute beast…built like Hercules, meaner than Sparticus and easier to operate than a wind-up, battery operated Doctor doll.
For years I used a tow behind DR wood chipper which was adequate for most things, but my place seems to grow trees and brush like they had litters of fifty so I needed something more robust…this is the guy. The 8500 is more than enough to handle anything I can throw at it and generally it’s a lot…I have a lot of trees and aging, ice storms, nasty straight line winds and all the other debris gives me fits if I don’t clean them up immediately.
The metal on this equipment is commercial grade heavy…assembly was a snap, easily accomplished by one person, except lifting and placing the feed chute is easier with two…one lifting and the other guiding.
As a veteran myself, I look to always buy American, and a veteran owned business is simply a bonus.
The only thing I would like to have seen was an output chute that was capable of rotating to change direction as this one is fixed, but that’s not even at the level of “minor” concern.
The gravity feed works like it’s power fed, meaning less things to go wrong or maintain.
The highest rating I can give anything I buy online is, “I’d buy it again”.
If you need a wood chipper and want a gravity fed chipper, you might want to consider this one…fair price, robust and sure to give years of service.
Doug_Milewski –
Since purchasing the MX-8500G+ I have experienced many stalls on the rotary anvil due to build-up of debris between the end of the roller and the mounting tab. I have to pull the roller to clean it out. I constantly have to check to make sure it still rotates freely. I also have to clear small twigs that build up around the flywheel and at the mouth of the flywheel. I’ve made a hook to drag the jammed twigs out from around the flywheel housing. These are constant maintenance issues with this chipper design. On a good note, the chipper is a beast and can handle most anything I put into it. I have it hooked to my JD 1025r tractor and run the pto at 540 rpm.
rick overley –
The 8500g+ exceeds my expectations, this is a quality made chipper I would highly recommend woodmaxx. Their chipper is awsome great working piece of machinery. proud to serve veteran owned company. Good job woodmaxx crew
rick overley –
I bought the 8500G+ for kubota L3200 everything went together perfectly, I have used other chippers all self feed, however this chipper does not need a self feed the way feed shoot is angled it just sucks in the branches in as if it were self feed. This chipper will handle a 5″ piece as stated, it has far exceed my expectations. I would recomend this company’s chipper to anyone looking to buy a chipper.All american made products good quality metal all the way down to the nuts and bolts supplied to put it together after arrival. Nice chipper WoodMaxx. You guys have a great product,and i am proud to support a veteran owned company.
Doc Abbick –
The feed system on the MX-8500G works great: elegant in it’s simplicity. A powered feed would only be one more thing to pay for, to maintain, and to repair. Since I have the I-Match system on my John Deere 3720, the PTO shaft fit perfectly without alteration.
Arthur Pratt –
Great chipper. I pre-ordered this before it came out and had to wait a bit to use it but it was worth the wait. This is awesome and i have to say that even though it is gravity fed, it is like a self feeding chipper. I did not have the money for the self feed chippers but this one is just as good. I am very well satisfied with this and will come in good use on the farm for many years to come. The only disappointment was the shipping. From the time it left New York to finally get it here in Colorado it took over 3 weeks. It was a little frustrating working with the shippers when they set up a time to deliver it and never did and finally after setting up a time to deliver it the 4th time it was delivered.
If you are looking for a great chipper you will be happy with this one.)
william G walker –
Bought this mx 8500g+ for my kubota bx 2380….it works awesome! Way exceeded my expectations..great value for price!
Ralph Smoker –
The woodmaxx 8500 G+ has exceeded my expectations. This chipper is an absolute beast. since we received our chipper we have saved countless hours from cutting, hauling, unloading, and burning our limbs. The 8500 G has been a huge time and labor saver. I would definitely recommend buying the 8500 G if you’re in the market for a chipper. I am also extremely pleased to support a veteran owned and run company. God bless the men and women who serve and God bless America.
Ben Sutton –
I bought this chipper and it was delivered to my door in less than a week. Put it to use and made money with it the very next day. Works better than I expected and I highly recommend!