A 4 in chipper for owners who regularly face limbs too thick for a 3 in machine but do not need a towable unit.
Amazon $1,099.99The EFCUT C40 4-Inch Wood Chipper is the better wood chipper overall, rated 3.0 to 2.9. The EFCUT C40 4-Inch Wood Chipper leads on capacity and power. The EFCUT C30 LITE Wood Chipper wins on value. The EFCUT C30 LITE Wood Chipper costs $550 less ($549.99 vs $1,099.99).
A light, low cost 3 in chipper for small yards and occasional pruning. The full C30 makes finer mulch for about $150 more.
Amazon $549.99Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the EFCUT C40 4-Inch Wood Chipper for capacity (4 in branches vs 3 in branches) and power (274 cc engine vs 212 cc engine).
- Choose the EFCUT C30 LITE Wood Chipper for value ($183.33 per inch of branch capacity ($549.99, 3 in) vs $275 per inch of branch capacity ($1,099.99, 4 in)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas wood chipper; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EFCUT C40 4-Inch Wood Chipper | EFCUT C30 LITE Wood Chipper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 56 $275 per inch of branch capacity ($1,099.99, 4 in) | 86 $183.33 per inch of branch capacity ($549.99, 3 in) |
| Capacity 30% | 67 4 in branches | 33 3 in branches |
| Power 15% | 46 274 cc engine | 23 212 cc engine |
| Features 10% | 0 none of the three | 0 none of the three |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| EFCUT C40 4-Inch Wood Chipper | EFCUT C30 LITE Wood Chipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping | ||
| Largest branch | 4 in | 3 in |
| Reduction ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| Shredder hopper | No | No |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Displacement | 274 cc | 212 cc |
| Electric start | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Tow hitch | No | No |
| Weight | - | 84.4 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
