Patriot CSV-2515
#12 in ElectricFull review
For property owners who want gas class capacity and leaf shredding without engine noise or upkeep, and will pay for it. Casual users are better served by a $150 chipper.
Amazon $1,495$1,495
The Patriot CSV-2515 rates 3.4 among electric wood chippers; the Earthquake K33 Chipper Shredder rates 3.3 among gas ones. The Earthquake K33 Chipper Shredder costs $395.01 less ($1,099.99 vs $1,495).
Earthquake K33 Chipper Shredder
#4 in GasFull review
A 3 in chipper shredder with more engine and a longer warranty than most, for owners who clear brush often and want it to last. The K32 does the same jobs for less if you chip only now and then.
Amazon $1,221.69 Earthquake $1,099.99$1,099.99
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
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-2515 | Earthquake K33 Chipper Shredder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $598 per inch of branch capacity ($1,495, 2.5 in) | 36 $366.66 per inch of branch capacity ($1,099.99, 3 in) |
| Capacity 30% | 100 2.5 in branches | 33 3 in branches |
| Power 15% | 67 14 A motor | 56 301 cc engine |
| Features 10% | 67 shredder hopper, collection bag | 67 shredder hopper, collection bag |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Patriot CSV-2515 | Earthquake K33 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 301cc 4 cycle |
| Displacement | - | 301 cc |
| Electric start | - | No |
| Motor current | 14 A | - |
| Build | ||
| Tow hitch | No | No |
| Weight | 112 lb | 138 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |