Tachometer/ Hour Meter (to ensure proper flywheel speed
Weight 550 lbs
Baked on Polyester Powder Coat Finish
Premium PTO Shaft Included with all MX-series Chippers
90 % Assembled upon Delivery (Infeed Bin Assembly Required)
Assembled Dimensions: 60″ Long x 38″ Wide x 60″ tall
3 Year Warranty
Experienced (Woodmaxx is North America’s #1 PTO wood chipper supplier)
Spin on oil filter
Shipping Dims: 47x45x50
Shipping Weight: 747lbs.
MX-8600 PTO wood chipper with POW-R-TORQ™
The WoodMaxx MX-8600 is a robust compact PTO driven wood chipper with a self-contained hydrostatic auto-feed system that features an impressive 8″ x 6″ infeed opening. This chipper weighs 550 lbs. with a steel flywheel. It was specifically designed for use on smaller sub compact tractors with as little as 15 hp. at the PTO such as BX series Kubotas, John Deere 1000 series, New Holland, Massy Ferguson GC series, Mahindra Max series, and more; although this machine can handle tractors of 50 plus hp. The hydraulic infeed motor is powered by the chipper’s self-contained hydrostatic pump and reservoir. Four (4) high quality (A8 tool steel) made in the USA knives are standard equipment on our MX-8600 and MX-9900 chippers. The design of the WoodMaxx MX-series chipper is so unique and innovative that it is now patented.
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.
POW-R-TORQ™ | Patented Hydrostatic Infeed System
POW-R-TORQ™️️ is an exclusive to WoodMaxx, trademarked and patented infeed system. This system is a combination of our patented hydro-static pump-motor, specially designed infeed roller, nitrogen filled gas springs, automatic belt tension device and American made A8 tool steel knives. Combined, these features create the most powerful, efficient, and speed variable infeed system available on ANY woodchipper on the market today.
Hydrostatic drive systems have several differences and benefits over traditional hydraulic drive systems. Hydrostatic pumps exhibit variable displacement without the need for external devices such as flow control and flow diverter (proportioning) valves. This reduces the number of fittings, hoses, and amount of oil needed. Unlike hydraulic systems requiring several gallons of oil, our hydrostatic system only needs 2 quarts of motor oil (Why can’t I use synthetic oil in my chipper? Click here to find out.) Hydrostatic technology has been around for decades and is used in some of the highest demanding and harshest mobile applications such bulldozers, trains, excavators, skid steers, and even ride on lawn mowers. Hydrostatic systems are very efficient, generate minimal heat, and are extremely precise, allowing for smooth infeed speed control from 1 ft./min to a full 75 ft./min. with full power through the entire speed range. Take a look below for more information on each of these key POW-R-TORQ™️️ features or watch a short video here.
USA Made Hydraulic Motor
WoodMaxx MX-series wood chippers are equipped with USA-made hydraulic infeed motors. This high quality 200cc orbital motor offers high load bearing capacity, giving it the ability to withstand thousands of hours of rotational resistance, that comes with drawing large, dense material into the infeed bin. It also offers extremely high torque for maximum pulling efficiency.
Flywheel
WoodMaxx MX-8600 wood chippers are equipped with a 24″ dynamically balanced flywheel. This flywheel paired with specific engineering components, delivers 120 lbs. of energy to quickly and easily chip a variety of branches. We use a heavy gauge 1/4″ thick (American Standard A-36) structural steel plate to house the flywheel. This features a clam shell design, in which the entire top half of the housing hinges open, allowing for easy access to the flywheel and knives, so knives can be easily changed in as little as 10 minutes.
To allow the flywheel to run extremely true while adding a great deal of strength, the 1.5″ main shaft on the MX-8600 PTO wood chipper passes through the flywheel housing and is supported by two industrial flange bearings. Competing machines use a 1-3/4″ shaft in conjunction with two pillow block bearings, and the flywheel is cantilevered beyond these bearings. With this setup, there is a possibility of breaking a bearing housing if the machine jams.
This patented, 8.25″ diameter, octagonal shaped, commercial style infeed roller is a WoodMaxx exclusive design. Specially designed with chisel shaped, spaced teeth, it pulls material into the flywheel at speeds up to 75 ft. /min with ease. The spacing allows the complete down pressure of the high-tension gas springs to be focused on one chisel tooth at a time. This increases total down pressure and allows the roller to self-clean. These rollers, along with the high-tension gas springs aggressively bite into all types of material up to 6″, with or without leaves. Long or short needle pine and small vine type material are no problem for the MX-8600 PTO wood chipper.
INFEED ROLLER TENSION GAS SHOCK
The WoodMaxx MX-series wood chipper utilizes USA made high tension gas shock. These gas shocks maintain the same tension throughout the entire range of motion. This feature also slows and dampens the downward motion of the infeed roller to prevent the infeed roller from slamming downward, ultimately increasing the longevity of the components. These high-tension gas shocks achieve 185 lbs. of downward force that allows the teeth of the infeed roller to dig into the branches and ensure a smooth entry into the chipper head.
PTO DIRECT DRIVE SYSTEM
Unlike the belt-driven MX-8800 and MX-9900, the MX-8600 is a PTO direct drive-system. In other words, the shear bolt protected PTO shaft will attach directly from your tractor to the chipper flywheel rather than running through a series of belts and pulleys. This eliminates the need for replacement drive belts. Even though rotational speed is less, it is made up for in torque gained. Having higher torque allows for greater horsepower at lower rpms. Low end torque is important for better power at slower speeds making the MX-8600 more than capable of handling the proposed material size.
SAFETY AUTO FEED STOP BAR & INFEED ROLLER SPEED ADJUSTMENT
Safety is paramount on WoodMaxx wood chippers. Located on the top of the in-feed bin, the MX-8600 utilizes an easy to activate hydrostatic auto-feed stop safety bar to disengage the In-feed roller in case of an emergency, or to clear the in-feed bin if necessary. Simply pull the bar forward to increase the speed, and push it forward to decrease or reverse the in-feed speed and direction. The hydrostatic drive system is so refined that the In-feed speed is fully adjustable from 0-75 ft./min.
EASY SWIVEL DISCHARGE CHUTE
The WoodMaxx MX-8600 PTO wood chipper is equipped with a 360 degree swivel discharge chute. With easy one-handed operation, we have incorporated a convenient handle that effortlessly allows you to swivel the discharge chute 360 degrees so that you can direct the chips into a trailer or the back of a pickup truck 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.
AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER
The hydrostatic pump belt tensioner is automatic on the MX-8600 wood chipper. This feature keeps consistent and correct pressure on the drive belt. If the drive belt is too tight then excessive bearing and or pump failure is likely. If it’s too loose, the belt will slip. This feature eliminates the need to adjust the belt, ensures that proper tension is achieved, and increases the longevity of the pump and bearings. It also saves you the hassle of constant adjustment.
HIGH FLOW FLYWHEEL CHAMBER VENTILATION
WoodMaxx MX-series wood chippers 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 wood 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!
JIC STANDARD HOSE FITTINGS
The WoodMaxx MX-8600 wood chipper utilizes JIC (joint industrial council) hose fittings that are rated for 5000 psi. For you this means that if you ever need to replace a hydraulic hose, that your local tractor supply or auto parts store can make hoses while you wait. JIC fittings are widely used in hydraulic fluid transfer, the military, and are typically very easy to come by. No trying to chase down an adapter because of mismatched threads.
STRENGTH IN DESIGN
WoodMaxx MX-8600 wood chippers are the perfect combination of size, weight, and features. Compact enough to easily move around, yet strong enough to get the tough jobs done. MX-series chippers are loaded with features typically found on much larger commercial machines that are much more expensive. The strength of our machines starts with using heavy formed (American standard A-36) structural steel plate, the strongest plate steel available. Each piece is laser cut, on a precision CO2 laser and meticulously welded by highly skilled American welders. WoodMaxx MX-series chipper exclusive structural design includes a 1 3/4″ diameter main shaft that passes through the flywheel housing and is supported by two flange bearings. This feature, combined with the 1 3/4″ shaft, allows the flywheel to run true and adds a great deal of strength.
REVERSIBLE MADE-IN-USA KNIVES
The WoodMaxx MX-8600 wood chipper is equipped with four USA made and offset, reversible dual edge knives, so that with every 90 degrees of rotation, the knife is taking a slightly different cut of material. This is equivalent to using a serrated knife to cut bread instead of a straight knife. These knives are attached to the flywheel. Ultimately, this feature allows for chipping large material without overworking your tractor. The reversible knives means that you get twice the work out of one set! Designed for extreme-duty – there is no better material than A-8 hardened tool steel for superior performance and life. Click here to learn how long your chipper knives will last.
TABLE HEIGHT IN-FEED BIN
The WoodMaxx MX-8600 PTO wood chipper attachment is equipped with a comfortable table height infeed bin. This allows the user ergonomic feeding of material.
TRUE 8" x 6" IN-FEED OPENING
The WoodMaxx MX-8600 wood chipper offers a large 24″ x 24″ infeed opening that funnels down to 8″x 6″ to easily accept those crooked branches.
WEIGHT
550lbs of American made steel
SLEEK HYDRAULIC HOSE CONFIGURATION
The hydraulic hose configuration for the WoodMaxx MX-8600 requires only two streamlined hydraulic hoses. This is possible because of the hydrostatic drive system that eliminates many of the components and hoses of traditional open hydraulic systems. This feature makes future maintenance a breeze.
TACHOMETER / HOUR METER
WoodMaxx MX-series wood chippers are now equipped with a convenient tachometer/ hour meter. The tachometer allows the operator to see the actual RPM of the flywheel to ensure that the chipping head is running at the optimal recommended speed. Proper flywheel speed is important to develop the inertia required to chip hard material and evacuate the chamber effectively. The hour meter is helpful to ensure that proper maintenance intervals are kept in accordance with WoodMaxx recommendations. This all-weather meter is water proof and weather tight.
Mount Type
MX-series PTO wood chippers will mount to any Category 1 or 2 three-point hitch attachment and is category 1 quick hitch ready.
NOTE: A shear bolt torque limited 29” Premium PTO shaft is included with the purchase of any WoodMaxx MX-series wood chipper. Shear bolts are replaceable with a 5/16-18″x 1 1/4″ grade 5 Hex bolt that is readily available at any hardware store.
MACHINE 90% ASSEMBLED ON DELIVERY
WoodMaxx MX-8600 wood chipper comes shipped to you in in a wooden crate and is 90% completely assembled. Simply attach the MX-8600 wood chipper to your tractor, attach the infeed bin, raise the discharge chute, size and attach the PTO shaft (included), and fill the oil reservoir with 2 quarts of 10-W40 motor oil. The WoodMaxx MX-8600 wood chippers are manufactured and assembled right here at our facility and are given a comprehensive 22-point inspection, and are serviced prior to leaving our warehouse. Simply follow the user-friendly operator manual and you will be chipping in no time at all.
WARRANTY
The WoodMaxx MX-8600 wood chipper comes with a 3-year warranty. 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.
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.
I bought the MX-8600 a a month ago and I am impressed. The chipper showed in a week and from the shipping crate to fabrication materials it’s a quality machine and well built machine. The fact it is veteran made in the USA is awesome! It was easy to assemble, everything lined up like it should. Customer service was more than helpful when I needed some assistance while cutting the driveshaft, actually stayed on the line with me while I got the u-joint covers off. the machine has eaten everything I’ve put into, from brush to 4″ Oak and other hardwoods. My Kubota BX2380 has no issues powering the 8600.
It is evident the Woodmaxx engineers designed this machine for reliability and maintenance. Thanks for making quality USA built products!
Rated 5 out of 5
Darren Colbeth –
First of all, I would like to thank Woodmaxx for building such a nice machine. It is very rugged. I have used this machine now every day for the past two weeks. And it has performed very well it has eaten everything I have put into it. This thing is a beast and worth every penny I have spent on it.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sam Marmon –
I got the MX-8600 back in February and it has been an absolute beast working behind a 1023e. I’ve got about 20 hours on it and it continues to chew through stuff. My only real gripe is I’d prefer a horizontal chute for longer stuff, but the angled feed keeps things light and smaller stuff auto feeds to the infeed roller.
Rated 5 out of 5
Ben K. –
I bought the MX-8600 a few weeks ago and I couldn’t be happier. It’s a quality machine and very well built. Bonus, it’s made in the USA! It came in a well built box for shipping so there was no damage when I received it. It was very easy to put together with thorough easy to understand instructions. And it has performed very well with my little Kubota BX23S tractor. I estimate that I’ve produced 5 – 10 cubic yards of chips and it’s still eating through material no problem. I’ve mostly been chipping live oak and cedar and some miscellaneous brush. It has done well with dry material, but I can tell it does have an easier time chipping green material. So there’s a little tip to anyone looking to purchase this chipper, chip the material as you go instead of letting it dry out and the machine will thank you. Thank you WoodMaxx for making quality USA built products!
Rated 5 out of 5
derek piehl –
Bought this chipper back in March and since then I have removed lots of brush and trees from my property to expand my yard. This chipper does what they say. It will eat 6inch soft wood with no problem. I have also used it to clean up a few other yards from storm damage. I have it hooked up to a yanmar sa 424 paired with a quick hitch and never had to cut the PTO shaft. Would definitely buy this again and have recommended this to several people. Thanks woodmaxx for making a quality product.
Rated 5 out of 5
Thomas Evans –
I have had this MX-8600 for a couple of months now and chipped a lot of wood. I use it on my JD1025R and it is a perfect combination.
First note: If you use this on a 1025R with an iMatch Quick Hitch you do not have to cut or make any adjustments to the drive shaft. Hook up is quick and easy and one is ready to chip is about one minute.
The chipper has taken everything that I have put in it and the power feed is great. Start a long piece and forget it while you get the next one.
I highly recommend this great American made product.
Rated 5 out of 5
Daniel Porter –
My Woodmaxx chipper has been great so far. The shipping crate was robust and protected the machine. I was able to get it off the truck with my bucket forks. Assembly took a couple hours. I had to cut the PTO shaft slightly for my JD 4120. The first thing I ran through it was a 4 or 5 inch buckeye tree. It worked great. I have maybe 3 hours of operation and have chipped about 15 trees worth of tree canopy from recently felled trees. All hardwood cherry, hickory and maple. We’re clearing about 75 trees for a new house- this chipper has relieved a bit stress since I was running out of places to put limbs. The machine is a beast and I would make the same decision again! Looking forward to many years of chipping
Rated 5 out of 5
Anthony DePaul –
The MX-8600 has far exceeded my expectations. I use it paired with a Yanmar 324 24hp engine with 18hp at the pto. With this chippers hydrostatic, adjustable feed rate, you can really work in the max size wood the machine is rated at. Very easy to access the wheel and knives and I like that it runs on just two quarts of motor oil instead of gallons of hydraulic fluid.
Additionally, the shipping crate it came in was very good and helped tremendously to avoid damage. And taking my time had it up and ready to go in just under two hours.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jeff Bubolz –
I had to wait 2 weeks for them to build one for me since they were out of stock so when they texted me I ordered right away. It came in about a week which surprised me. Unfortunately the belt for the hydrostatic drive was missing. Joel was wonderful and had it in the mail the next day. I finished assembly and added skids to bring the drive close to level using treated lumber and the threaded inserts from the packing skid. It was so nice to only have to start a branch in then go get the next one. I only had to assist with large branches or those with wide crotches greater than 2” thick. It handled everything with ease. With 65 hp driving the pto there was never any slow down for large material. Tractor didn’t really know it was there. So far only 45 minutes run time but it made quite a pile of chips with little effort. So far I’m very satisfied.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sam Michaud –
I looked at alot of chippers. I wanted american made at a good price. I also wanted a quality product that fit my John deere 1025r. The 8600 met all of my requirements and its a quality built product! The chipper handles everything I needed to chip and I could hardly keep up. It took about 1 hour to assemble the infeed chute. You will need to purchase some oil before you can use it. I highly recommend!!!
Rated 5 out of 5
John –
I ordered the MX8600 after looking at many other brands on the market. I liked all the features and really liked the fact it was USA made.
Ordering was easy and shipping was fast although the shipping company never notified me and it was surprise when it came. Like others have said my shipping box was pretty much destroyed however I couldn’t find any damage to the chipper. All of the parts were attached to the shipping pallet securely.
Assembly went well, every hole lined up perfectly and I was able to do all of the assembly by myself with the exception of mounting the infeed hopper to the chipper. I got a friend to help due to weight and bulkiness.
I tried it out the first day with a few small limbs just to make sure it worked and everything worked great. I have now used it four times and chipped everything from very small limbs to about four inch trees. It has worked great on everything. I think it will chip anything that will fit into it.
I made some “sled runners” out of 2″ treated wood and attached to the bottom using the existing hole where it was bolted to the pallet. I store it in a garage with concrete floor so I bolted two inexpensive furniture dollies together to set it on. It is easy to move around and it makes hooking up the 3 point hitch simple.
I am very satisfied with ths purchase and have already recommended it to others.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nick Dutile –
I purchased the MX8600 to run off my John Deere 1025r. Chipper was shipped very fast after purchasing and arrived in good shape although I would have liked it shipped in plywood instead of cardboard as the cardboard didn’t hold up well. Assembly was pretty straightforward with decent instructions. I was missing a piece and had to put in a service ticket for a replacement. Woodmaxx responded right away and shipped it right out. I got it all setup and adjusted and this chipper rocks! It has taken everything I have thrown at it so far. It definitely can take a 6” log no problem, I did stall my tractor with the large logs but I slowed down the in-feeder and it had no problem. This chipper is definitely worth every penny and I very happy with my purchase.
Rated 5 out of 5
R. West –
Let me start by saying the the chipper worked great on the first pile of mesquite limbs and branches that we ran through it. No problem at all chipping them up, some up to around 3 inches even the dead and dry ones ran through with no problems. Unfortunately I did not know when this unit was going to ship so we rented a chipper back in February to grind up all the winter trimming. I will say I was impressed with the first round of chipping with this unit. I was a little peeved that there was no manual, there is a barcode to look it up on line and then an option to get a printed one for an additional $10.00. It would have been nice if they asked if I wanted a printed manual when I ordered it, I would have paid the extra to get one with the unit. That being said there was a couple of issues that I had to clean up to get the chipper running. I got it all assembled and ready to run for the first time, fired it up and the feed roller would not move, it appeared to be jammed against the side of the chute housing. Had to open up the side panel, loosen the retaining collar on the shaft and gently tap the whole thing over about an 1/8″ to get it to clear the housing. Not sure if this was something that happened during shipping or if just came in that way? Then, once I got that issue solved I could not get the hydrostatic control cable adjusted for the neutral position, roller would move when in neutral. Ran the adjustment all the way in but was unable to get it to work? Try as I may I could not get the cable to adjust to the neutral position, took a little modification to get it to work.
With all that out of the way, my first impressions are, the chipper appears to be very well made, it ran flawlessly with very little vibration and did a nice job chipping up a bunch of dead mesquite. I did contact the technical help folks for a question on drive shaft, they were very helpful, appreciate it when you can talk to someone live that knows the product.
Rated 5 out of 5
Dave Wassenar –
Like others here, I had settled on a Woodmaxx TM-86 last year because I wanted the hydraulic infeed feature and the 15hp rating to go with my Deere 1025r. I tried to order one, and was told I’d have to wait until Spring of ’22. Last month, I was pleased to see the new MX-8600, and ordered mine as soon as I saw it available. NOTE TO SALES: I was surprised no one in sales had let me know about the availability of the new model as I’d called and emailed last year, and they had my contact info.
Delivery was quick. It was shipped within 48 hours and arrived two days after that in MA. Assembly was pretty simple, but a couple nuts were missing from my package. When I called, Ron was helpful and offered to send them, but I just grabbed them at my local hardware store and finished up.
I had a pretty substantial pile of brush waiting, and I could not be more pleased with this chipper’s performance. It chews through everything I put through it. It might slow just a bit at 4″ fresh hardwood, but not much. I’d been a little concerned that it wouldn’t be powerful enough, but the infeed is crazy powerful, and the chipper keeps right up with whatever I stuff in there. Thank you Woodmaxx for an excellent, well-made personal chipper. I am a happy customer!
Rated 4 out of 5
Daryl Kessler –
This thing is a BEAST well worth the wait!! Everything I throw at it gets chipped from tiny limbs to 6 inch trees, mostly fir and alder. Note it is not a big fan of pine needles but keeps going. I have it on a John Deere 2025R 18HP at the PTO and the tractor does not bog down when I throw big chunks at it. I have had for two months now and put over thirty hours on it. When you have over 5 acres of woods and trails you are always cleaning up after the wind blows. Like many others because of world situation I was on a wait list for the TM-86 but when Woodmaxx sent an e-mail saying they were making there own and made in the USA I said sign me up! Could not be more satisfied with this purchase. A couple of cons though. The shipping container was a cardboard box and it took its injuries during shipment. The safety bar fell out the bottom and got scratched up every time a forklift moved it around, nothing serious, I have added more scratches to the machine since. I contacted Woodmaxx and told them about it and they offered touch up paint for the scratches and said they were improving the shipping container to wood. Assembly was quick and straight forward. Only thing that I did not like was that the manual had to be downloaded, personnel preference I still like paper. I do not have internet out in the barn and getting the manual printed took more time than assembling. Want to throw a shout out to the sales reps for Woodmaxx, Ron Olejniczak, he answered every little stupid question I had from ordering to arrival. Once again this thing is awesome and worth every penny. Note I did add skids to the bottom of the chipper. Had some scrape pieces of trex deck and bolted on.
Rated 5 out of 5
swbeecher –
Beautiful machine! Purchased for my Kubota B2601 (20 PTO hp). Received within 2 weeks of ordering, took 3 hours to assemble (including premium PTO shaft length adjustment). Had some extra bolts in the box, tech support responded quickly & professionally, & their online resources were very helpful.
Operation
Could not be a more perfect machine for my 3.5 acres. I cut back our trails & field edge every year & had a lot of ugly dry, dead/dirty branches piled up. The chipper eats any branch I throw into it, even chipping some 6″ material with a reduced feed rate. Anything less than 3″ diameter it runs at full infeed speed. The chips come out uniform and well cut, even after making 13 yards of chips, & the knives are still making good cuts.
Notes
The initial filling of the hydro infeed system took about 5 mins forward/5 mins reverse to bleed the air out of the system, & the owners manual is very detailed & easy to follow.
Thank you Woodmaxx for a great product- my only problem is I ran out of branches to chip!
Rated 5 out of 5
Frank Steele –
Like many I had been waiting a year for a chipper and it was worth the wait. The MX-8600 was a beast and tore through all the downed limbs we had powered by my 1025R. I was surprised on how fast it ripped through everything big, long, small, and you name it. We fed it dead lodgepole, live branches, thick bark from firewood splitting, and nothing slowed it down. Very impressed and happy with the purchase.
Oh when they shipped it they had forgotten some bolts and parts, but a quick email and ticket got me the parts sent right quick. The throttle cable was a bit tricky to get right and I still need to tweak that a bit, but all in all it was a breeze to put together.
Rated 5 out of 5
Derek Piehl –
I recently took shipment of the mx8600 from woodmax. Rite now there is still a decent amount of snow on the ground but I did get to try it out on our Christmas tree that had been just laying in your yard. It chipped it like nothing. I will be putting this to work after work and on weekends expanding my yard and helping a few neighbors thin out some trees on there property. Great product American made and very robust. Was also very pleased that I didn’t have to cut the pto shaft. I have a yanmar sa424 with a harbor freight quick hitch and it fit perfectly with no modifications. Will either edit this review or make a new one. Once I get more hours on the machine. Thank u wood max for all the help in the process of getting my chipper
Rated 5 out of 5
Mike Harnsberger –
I have had the MX 8600 over a month now and just love the way it works and so do my neighbors I have been chipping for them also what a great piece of equipment, It was well worth the wait. I would tell anyone that is looking for a tractor mount pto chipper you won’t be sorry if you purchase this machine it is the best.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sean Hunt –
Look no further for your personal chipper! This thing makes light work of brush/limbs/logs. My only complaint is that the infeed opening isn’t bigger!!! It can handle more than they say. Thanks Woodmaxx for taking your products seriously because I am seriously satisfied.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mike Harnsberger –
I received the MX 8600 chipper a couple of weeks ago put it together and mounted it on my old Yanmar 240 D. The chipper is Awesome I have trimmed limbs out of a line of Redwood and Spruce trees to start, I have the limbs about 15 feet off the ground to help with fire control, We have that problem in California, Fires that is..
I have 5 3/4 acres up here in Redwood Country Northern California with quite a few trees on it. My job is to go around the hole property and raise the limbs up on all the trees and chip them up this new chipper makes the job a lot easier. the only problem I find and its not a big deal is the angle of the feed chute if it was flatter it would be easier to put long limbs in to it. But as I said before it’s an Awesome Machine. It was a struggle before with my little standalone chipper, The MX8600 has taken a lot of work out of it,
I will send a short Video by e-mail
Rated 5 out of 5
Kyle Yamagata –
It was well worth the wait for this American made product. The delivery service was great, the instructions were well written, follow up was prompt. The PTO shaft had to be shortened, but that was to be expected. First run was easy and it chipped everything we threw at it. Once compete for the day, we checked the blades, they were still like new, and that was dead oak we chipped. This will make my life so much easier.
Rated 5 out of 5
Steve Tilton –
I originally was waiting for a TM-86 but that never worked out so the I decided to wait for the MX-8600. After 9 months I received the chipper quickly once they were available and it was in perfect condition and worth the wait. The assembly was easy and the instruction were easy to follow. I live on a camp road and we always have more blow downs than we can possible burn.
Rated 5 out of 5
Win & Jen C. –
We received our new chipper a few days ago and even though there is snow and ice on the ground we couldn’t resist assembling it and trying it out. We are running ours on a 20 year old Kubota BX22 tractor and it worked great. Assembly went well, the directions were fairly straight forward and is not an issue for someone with a mechanical background. We only had the opportunity to chip a small amount of our large stick pile since it is bitterly cold out but we cannot wait to get chipping in warmer weather!
Rated 5 out of 5
John Hillen –
Let me start by saying WOW! I am the envy of all my neighbors! I use a Massey Ferguson GC1720 sub compact tractor to power the chipper. I live on 2 acres (mostly wooded) and it seems I am always trimming trees. Sadly, I haven’t had a chance to put it to work, because it arrived two days before our area got hit with 12 inches of snow and our average temperature has been 20 degrees. Dealing with WoodMaxx was a pleasure. They answer emails quickly, and answer questions completely. Because of issues outside of their control (COVID 19 Pandemic) I was on a waiting list. I was kept informed of my place on the list, and they made getting it delivered a dream. I say this because I live on a private road that the local fire department has trouble traveling. WoodMaxx looked up my address using Google and saw our local fire department had a very large parking area. Great for me, because it is only a 5 minute drive from my house. If you are in need of a chipper, WoodMaxx should be your first and only place to purchase it. Great company and product!
Rated 5 out of 5
Frederick Horstkotte –
First off, I run it on a Kubota BX25 and have put quite a pile of brush and tops through it without incident. Working several days at a time approximately 2-4 hrs. each day.
My impression after owning it for several weeks is that Woodmaxx has delivered another unbelievable machine at an excellent value! Very heavy duty steel and components, and runs flawlessly. Once unboxed, there was very little assembly needed (hood and routing cables). With the little assembly I had to do, all the bolt holes and panels lined up perfectly. Start to finish it took about 2-3 hours from unpacking until the chipper was ready to use.
I put 3 prepped piles of 4 inch down to 2 ½” material through without any issue. Devoured the limbs (up to 2-4″) with ease. The largest material I fed the chipper was ~5” in diameter and 9’ long, chipped up into perfect sized wood chips.
Overall, well-designed and easy to operate, I’m very pleased with the construction quality and performance. Chipper self feeds well for branches and round wood. (Birch and Pine). I recommend the product and the company.
Rated 5 out of 5
Tracy Garnett –
I received the chipper fast and it was in perfect condition. The assembly was easy and the instruction were great. I love that it works with my quick hitch. It run smooth and does a great job chipping. I highly recommend this chipper
Rated 5 out of 5
Jared Cook –
After months and months of waiting for the release of this chipper it finally arrived. I wish it would have came sooner since we have been clearing land and it rains too much here to rely on burning alone. That and we always have a use for wood chips. This thing is a beast and devours wood past what I would keep for firewood. So much so that my wife came by and started pointing out logs saying those are firewood sized logs, don’t you dare chip them! We are running this chipper behind our Yanmar SA424, never a hesitation even when I chipped through a couple of 5.5″+ alder and cherry logs just to see what would happen. The first couple of days of using this machine exceeded my expectations with a small tractor. I am really looking forward to using this on storm cleanups on our property and as we clear more of our land for the garden, orchard and vineyard. If this thing continues to perform as well as it did the first couple days of chipping, it was well worth the wait.
Rated 5 out of 5
Todd Nelson –
Received the machine as promised which was great. Only issue was that I am on a dead end road and the freight company could not deliver here which is normal. I had to meet them and unload on a trailer which worked out just fine. The machine appears very well made, and well thought out. Assembly was easy and straight forward. The instruction manual is very well done for this machine! I am anxious to start chipping but have not yet as it has been bitterly cold. I have run the machine though to bleed out the air of the hydraulics and it runs smooth.
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Hank Kocevar –
I bought the MX-8600 a a month ago and I am impressed. The chipper showed in a week and from the shipping crate to fabrication materials it’s a quality machine and well built machine. The fact it is veteran made in the USA is awesome! It was easy to assemble, everything lined up like it should. Customer service was more than helpful when I needed some assistance while cutting the driveshaft, actually stayed on the line with me while I got the u-joint covers off. the machine has eaten everything I’ve put into, from brush to 4″ Oak and other hardwoods. My Kubota BX2380 has no issues powering the 8600.
It is evident the Woodmaxx engineers designed this machine for reliability and maintenance. Thanks for making quality USA built products!
Darren Colbeth –
First of all, I would like to thank Woodmaxx for building such a nice machine. It is very rugged. I have used this machine now every day for the past two weeks. And it has performed very well it has eaten everything I have put into it. This thing is a beast and worth every penny I have spent on it.
Sam Marmon –
I got the MX-8600 back in February and it has been an absolute beast working behind a 1023e. I’ve got about 20 hours on it and it continues to chew through stuff. My only real gripe is I’d prefer a horizontal chute for longer stuff, but the angled feed keeps things light and smaller stuff auto feeds to the infeed roller.
Ben K. –
I bought the MX-8600 a few weeks ago and I couldn’t be happier. It’s a quality machine and very well built. Bonus, it’s made in the USA! It came in a well built box for shipping so there was no damage when I received it. It was very easy to put together with thorough easy to understand instructions. And it has performed very well with my little Kubota BX23S tractor. I estimate that I’ve produced 5 – 10 cubic yards of chips and it’s still eating through material no problem. I’ve mostly been chipping live oak and cedar and some miscellaneous brush. It has done well with dry material, but I can tell it does have an easier time chipping green material. So there’s a little tip to anyone looking to purchase this chipper, chip the material as you go instead of letting it dry out and the machine will thank you. Thank you WoodMaxx for making quality USA built products!
derek piehl –
Bought this chipper back in March and since then I have removed lots of brush and trees from my property to expand my yard. This chipper does what they say. It will eat 6inch soft wood with no problem. I have also used it to clean up a few other yards from storm damage. I have it hooked up to a yanmar sa 424 paired with a quick hitch and never had to cut the PTO shaft. Would definitely buy this again and have recommended this to several people. Thanks woodmaxx for making a quality product.
Thomas Evans –
I have had this MX-8600 for a couple of months now and chipped a lot of wood. I use it on my JD1025R and it is a perfect combination.
First note: If you use this on a 1025R with an iMatch Quick Hitch you do not have to cut or make any adjustments to the drive shaft. Hook up is quick and easy and one is ready to chip is about one minute.
The chipper has taken everything that I have put in it and the power feed is great. Start a long piece and forget it while you get the next one.
I highly recommend this great American made product.
Daniel Porter –
My Woodmaxx chipper has been great so far. The shipping crate was robust and protected the machine. I was able to get it off the truck with my bucket forks. Assembly took a couple hours. I had to cut the PTO shaft slightly for my JD 4120. The first thing I ran through it was a 4 or 5 inch buckeye tree. It worked great. I have maybe 3 hours of operation and have chipped about 15 trees worth of tree canopy from recently felled trees. All hardwood cherry, hickory and maple. We’re clearing about 75 trees for a new house- this chipper has relieved a bit stress since I was running out of places to put limbs. The machine is a beast and I would make the same decision again! Looking forward to many years of chipping
Anthony DePaul –
The MX-8600 has far exceeded my expectations. I use it paired with a Yanmar 324 24hp engine with 18hp at the pto. With this chippers hydrostatic, adjustable feed rate, you can really work in the max size wood the machine is rated at. Very easy to access the wheel and knives and I like that it runs on just two quarts of motor oil instead of gallons of hydraulic fluid.
Additionally, the shipping crate it came in was very good and helped tremendously to avoid damage. And taking my time had it up and ready to go in just under two hours.
Jeff Bubolz –
I had to wait 2 weeks for them to build one for me since they were out of stock so when they texted me I ordered right away. It came in about a week which surprised me. Unfortunately the belt for the hydrostatic drive was missing. Joel was wonderful and had it in the mail the next day. I finished assembly and added skids to bring the drive close to level using treated lumber and the threaded inserts from the packing skid. It was so nice to only have to start a branch in then go get the next one. I only had to assist with large branches or those with wide crotches greater than 2” thick. It handled everything with ease. With 65 hp driving the pto there was never any slow down for large material. Tractor didn’t really know it was there. So far only 45 minutes run time but it made quite a pile of chips with little effort. So far I’m very satisfied.
Sam Michaud –
I looked at alot of chippers. I wanted american made at a good price. I also wanted a quality product that fit my John deere 1025r. The 8600 met all of my requirements and its a quality built product! The chipper handles everything I needed to chip and I could hardly keep up. It took about 1 hour to assemble the infeed chute. You will need to purchase some oil before you can use it. I highly recommend!!!
John –
I ordered the MX8600 after looking at many other brands on the market. I liked all the features and really liked the fact it was USA made.
Ordering was easy and shipping was fast although the shipping company never notified me and it was surprise when it came. Like others have said my shipping box was pretty much destroyed however I couldn’t find any damage to the chipper. All of the parts were attached to the shipping pallet securely.
Assembly went well, every hole lined up perfectly and I was able to do all of the assembly by myself with the exception of mounting the infeed hopper to the chipper. I got a friend to help due to weight and bulkiness.
I tried it out the first day with a few small limbs just to make sure it worked and everything worked great. I have now used it four times and chipped everything from very small limbs to about four inch trees. It has worked great on everything. I think it will chip anything that will fit into it.
I made some “sled runners” out of 2″ treated wood and attached to the bottom using the existing hole where it was bolted to the pallet. I store it in a garage with concrete floor so I bolted two inexpensive furniture dollies together to set it on. It is easy to move around and it makes hooking up the 3 point hitch simple.
I am very satisfied with ths purchase and have already recommended it to others.
Nick Dutile –
I purchased the MX8600 to run off my John Deere 1025r. Chipper was shipped very fast after purchasing and arrived in good shape although I would have liked it shipped in plywood instead of cardboard as the cardboard didn’t hold up well. Assembly was pretty straightforward with decent instructions. I was missing a piece and had to put in a service ticket for a replacement. Woodmaxx responded right away and shipped it right out. I got it all setup and adjusted and this chipper rocks! It has taken everything I have thrown at it so far. It definitely can take a 6” log no problem, I did stall my tractor with the large logs but I slowed down the in-feeder and it had no problem. This chipper is definitely worth every penny and I very happy with my purchase.
R. West –
Let me start by saying the the chipper worked great on the first pile of mesquite limbs and branches that we ran through it. No problem at all chipping them up, some up to around 3 inches even the dead and dry ones ran through with no problems. Unfortunately I did not know when this unit was going to ship so we rented a chipper back in February to grind up all the winter trimming. I will say I was impressed with the first round of chipping with this unit. I was a little peeved that there was no manual, there is a barcode to look it up on line and then an option to get a printed one for an additional $10.00. It would have been nice if they asked if I wanted a printed manual when I ordered it, I would have paid the extra to get one with the unit. That being said there was a couple of issues that I had to clean up to get the chipper running. I got it all assembled and ready to run for the first time, fired it up and the feed roller would not move, it appeared to be jammed against the side of the chute housing. Had to open up the side panel, loosen the retaining collar on the shaft and gently tap the whole thing over about an 1/8″ to get it to clear the housing. Not sure if this was something that happened during shipping or if just came in that way? Then, once I got that issue solved I could not get the hydrostatic control cable adjusted for the neutral position, roller would move when in neutral. Ran the adjustment all the way in but was unable to get it to work? Try as I may I could not get the cable to adjust to the neutral position, took a little modification to get it to work.
With all that out of the way, my first impressions are, the chipper appears to be very well made, it ran flawlessly with very little vibration and did a nice job chipping up a bunch of dead mesquite. I did contact the technical help folks for a question on drive shaft, they were very helpful, appreciate it when you can talk to someone live that knows the product.
Dave Wassenar –
Like others here, I had settled on a Woodmaxx TM-86 last year because I wanted the hydraulic infeed feature and the 15hp rating to go with my Deere 1025r. I tried to order one, and was told I’d have to wait until Spring of ’22. Last month, I was pleased to see the new MX-8600, and ordered mine as soon as I saw it available. NOTE TO SALES: I was surprised no one in sales had let me know about the availability of the new model as I’d called and emailed last year, and they had my contact info.
Delivery was quick. It was shipped within 48 hours and arrived two days after that in MA. Assembly was pretty simple, but a couple nuts were missing from my package. When I called, Ron was helpful and offered to send them, but I just grabbed them at my local hardware store and finished up.
I had a pretty substantial pile of brush waiting, and I could not be more pleased with this chipper’s performance. It chews through everything I put through it. It might slow just a bit at 4″ fresh hardwood, but not much. I’d been a little concerned that it wouldn’t be powerful enough, but the infeed is crazy powerful, and the chipper keeps right up with whatever I stuff in there. Thank you Woodmaxx for an excellent, well-made personal chipper. I am a happy customer!
Daryl Kessler –
This thing is a BEAST well worth the wait!! Everything I throw at it gets chipped from tiny limbs to 6 inch trees, mostly fir and alder. Note it is not a big fan of pine needles but keeps going. I have it on a John Deere 2025R 18HP at the PTO and the tractor does not bog down when I throw big chunks at it. I have had for two months now and put over thirty hours on it. When you have over 5 acres of woods and trails you are always cleaning up after the wind blows. Like many others because of world situation I was on a wait list for the TM-86 but when Woodmaxx sent an e-mail saying they were making there own and made in the USA I said sign me up! Could not be more satisfied with this purchase. A couple of cons though. The shipping container was a cardboard box and it took its injuries during shipment. The safety bar fell out the bottom and got scratched up every time a forklift moved it around, nothing serious, I have added more scratches to the machine since. I contacted Woodmaxx and told them about it and they offered touch up paint for the scratches and said they were improving the shipping container to wood. Assembly was quick and straight forward. Only thing that I did not like was that the manual had to be downloaded, personnel preference I still like paper. I do not have internet out in the barn and getting the manual printed took more time than assembling. Want to throw a shout out to the sales reps for Woodmaxx, Ron Olejniczak, he answered every little stupid question I had from ordering to arrival. Once again this thing is awesome and worth every penny. Note I did add skids to the bottom of the chipper. Had some scrape pieces of trex deck and bolted on.
swbeecher –
Beautiful machine! Purchased for my Kubota B2601 (20 PTO hp). Received within 2 weeks of ordering, took 3 hours to assemble (including premium PTO shaft length adjustment). Had some extra bolts in the box, tech support responded quickly & professionally, & their online resources were very helpful.
Operation
Could not be a more perfect machine for my 3.5 acres. I cut back our trails & field edge every year & had a lot of ugly dry, dead/dirty branches piled up. The chipper eats any branch I throw into it, even chipping some 6″ material with a reduced feed rate. Anything less than 3″ diameter it runs at full infeed speed. The chips come out uniform and well cut, even after making 13 yards of chips, & the knives are still making good cuts.
Notes
The initial filling of the hydro infeed system took about 5 mins forward/5 mins reverse to bleed the air out of the system, & the owners manual is very detailed & easy to follow.
Thank you Woodmaxx for a great product- my only problem is I ran out of branches to chip!
Frank Steele –
Like many I had been waiting a year for a chipper and it was worth the wait. The MX-8600 was a beast and tore through all the downed limbs we had powered by my 1025R. I was surprised on how fast it ripped through everything big, long, small, and you name it. We fed it dead lodgepole, live branches, thick bark from firewood splitting, and nothing slowed it down. Very impressed and happy with the purchase.
Oh when they shipped it they had forgotten some bolts and parts, but a quick email and ticket got me the parts sent right quick. The throttle cable was a bit tricky to get right and I still need to tweak that a bit, but all in all it was a breeze to put together.
Derek Piehl –
I recently took shipment of the mx8600 from woodmax. Rite now there is still a decent amount of snow on the ground but I did get to try it out on our Christmas tree that had been just laying in your yard. It chipped it like nothing. I will be putting this to work after work and on weekends expanding my yard and helping a few neighbors thin out some trees on there property. Great product American made and very robust. Was also very pleased that I didn’t have to cut the pto shaft. I have a yanmar sa424 with a harbor freight quick hitch and it fit perfectly with no modifications. Will either edit this review or make a new one. Once I get more hours on the machine. Thank u wood max for all the help in the process of getting my chipper
Mike Harnsberger –
I have had the MX 8600 over a month now and just love the way it works and so do my neighbors I have been chipping for them also what a great piece of equipment, It was well worth the wait. I would tell anyone that is looking for a tractor mount pto chipper you won’t be sorry if you purchase this machine it is the best.
Sean Hunt –
Look no further for your personal chipper! This thing makes light work of brush/limbs/logs. My only complaint is that the infeed opening isn’t bigger!!! It can handle more than they say. Thanks Woodmaxx for taking your products seriously because I am seriously satisfied.
Mike Harnsberger –
I received the MX 8600 chipper a couple of weeks ago put it together and mounted it on my old Yanmar 240 D. The chipper is Awesome I have trimmed limbs out of a line of Redwood and Spruce trees to start, I have the limbs about 15 feet off the ground to help with fire control, We have that problem in California, Fires that is..
I have 5 3/4 acres up here in Redwood Country Northern California with quite a few trees on it. My job is to go around the hole property and raise the limbs up on all the trees and chip them up this new chipper makes the job a lot easier. the only problem I find and its not a big deal is the angle of the feed chute if it was flatter it would be easier to put long limbs in to it. But as I said before it’s an Awesome Machine. It was a struggle before with my little standalone chipper, The MX8600 has taken a lot of work out of it,
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Kyle Yamagata –
It was well worth the wait for this American made product. The delivery service was great, the instructions were well written, follow up was prompt. The PTO shaft had to be shortened, but that was to be expected. First run was easy and it chipped everything we threw at it. Once compete for the day, we checked the blades, they were still like new, and that was dead oak we chipped. This will make my life so much easier.
Steve Tilton –
I originally was waiting for a TM-86 but that never worked out so the I decided to wait for the MX-8600. After 9 months I received the chipper quickly once they were available and it was in perfect condition and worth the wait. The assembly was easy and the instruction were easy to follow. I live on a camp road and we always have more blow downs than we can possible burn.
Win & Jen C. –
We received our new chipper a few days ago and even though there is snow and ice on the ground we couldn’t resist assembling it and trying it out. We are running ours on a 20 year old Kubota BX22 tractor and it worked great. Assembly went well, the directions were fairly straight forward and is not an issue for someone with a mechanical background. We only had the opportunity to chip a small amount of our large stick pile since it is bitterly cold out but we cannot wait to get chipping in warmer weather!
John Hillen –
Let me start by saying WOW! I am the envy of all my neighbors! I use a Massey Ferguson GC1720 sub compact tractor to power the chipper. I live on 2 acres (mostly wooded) and it seems I am always trimming trees. Sadly, I haven’t had a chance to put it to work, because it arrived two days before our area got hit with 12 inches of snow and our average temperature has been 20 degrees. Dealing with WoodMaxx was a pleasure. They answer emails quickly, and answer questions completely. Because of issues outside of their control (COVID 19 Pandemic) I was on a waiting list. I was kept informed of my place on the list, and they made getting it delivered a dream. I say this because I live on a private road that the local fire department has trouble traveling. WoodMaxx looked up my address using Google and saw our local fire department had a very large parking area. Great for me, because it is only a 5 minute drive from my house. If you are in need of a chipper, WoodMaxx should be your first and only place to purchase it. Great company and product!
Frederick Horstkotte –
First off, I run it on a Kubota BX25 and have put quite a pile of brush and tops through it without incident. Working several days at a time approximately 2-4 hrs. each day.
My impression after owning it for several weeks is that Woodmaxx has delivered another unbelievable machine at an excellent value! Very heavy duty steel and components, and runs flawlessly. Once unboxed, there was very little assembly needed (hood and routing cables). With the little assembly I had to do, all the bolt holes and panels lined up perfectly. Start to finish it took about 2-3 hours from unpacking until the chipper was ready to use.
I put 3 prepped piles of 4 inch down to 2 ½” material through without any issue. Devoured the limbs (up to 2-4″) with ease. The largest material I fed the chipper was ~5” in diameter and 9’ long, chipped up into perfect sized wood chips.
Overall, well-designed and easy to operate, I’m very pleased with the construction quality and performance. Chipper self feeds well for branches and round wood. (Birch and Pine). I recommend the product and the company.
Tracy Garnett –
I received the chipper fast and it was in perfect condition. The assembly was easy and the instruction were great. I love that it works with my quick hitch. It run smooth and does a great job chipping. I highly recommend this chipper
Jared Cook –
After months and months of waiting for the release of this chipper it finally arrived. I wish it would have came sooner since we have been clearing land and it rains too much here to rely on burning alone. That and we always have a use for wood chips. This thing is a beast and devours wood past what I would keep for firewood. So much so that my wife came by and started pointing out logs saying those are firewood sized logs, don’t you dare chip them! We are running this chipper behind our Yanmar SA424, never a hesitation even when I chipped through a couple of 5.5″+ alder and cherry logs just to see what would happen. The first couple of days of using this machine exceeded my expectations with a small tractor. I am really looking forward to using this on storm cleanups on our property and as we clear more of our land for the garden, orchard and vineyard. If this thing continues to perform as well as it did the first couple days of chipping, it was well worth the wait.
Todd Nelson –
Received the machine as promised which was great. Only issue was that I am on a dead end road and the freight company could not deliver here which is normal. I had to meet them and unload on a trailer which worked out just fine. The machine appears very well made, and well thought out. Assembly was easy and straight forward. The instruction manual is very well done for this machine! I am anxious to start chipping but have not yet as it has been bitterly cold. I have run the machine though to bleed out the air of the hydraulics and it runs smooth.