The Patriot CSV-2525HE rates 3.6 among electric wood chippers; the Earthquake K32 Chipper Shredder rates 3.3 among gas ones. The Earthquake K32 Chipper Shredder costs $5,646.01 less ($799.99 vs $6,446).
For estates and noise restricted sites that want a battery chipper shredder with gas class capacity, at a steep price. Nearly everyone else will get more for less from gas or corded models.
Patriot Products $6,446A good value 3 in chipper shredder for homeowners, with a long warranty and a sealed bag for tidy mulching.
Amazon $799.99Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
These two sit in different power classes (electric and gas), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Patriot CSV-2525HE | Earthquake K32 Chipper Shredder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $2,578.40 per inch of branch capacity ($6,446, 2.5 in) | 58 $266.66 per inch of branch capacity ($799.99, 3 in) |
| Capacity 30% | 100 2.5 in branches | 33 3 in branches |
| Power 15% | 50 motor current not published (neutral score used) | 23 212 cc engine |
| Features 10% | 67 shredder hopper, collection bag | 67 shredder hopper, collection bag |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
| Patriot CSV-2525HE | Earthquake K32 Chipper Shredder | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping | ||
| Largest branch | 2.5 in | 3 in |
| Reduction ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 |
| Shredder hopper | Yes | Yes |
| Collection bag | Yes | Yes |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Electric | Gas |
| Engine | - | Viper 212cc 4 cycle |
| Displacement | - | 212 cc |
| Electric start | - | No |
| Motor power | 1,800 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Tow hitch | No | No |
| Weight | 149 lb | 118 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-03 | 2020-07 |
