A towable 6 in drum chipper for rural land clearing at a price well under commercial machines. It is overkill for suburban yards.
Amazon $1,849The MechMaxx B150 6-Inch Wood Chipper is the better wood chipper overall, rated 3.8 to 3.0. The MechMaxx B150 6-Inch Wood Chipper leads on capacity, power and warranty. The EFCUT C40 4-Inch Wood Chipper wins on value. The EFCUT C40 4-Inch Wood Chipper costs $749.01 less ($1,099.99 vs $1,849).
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 $1,099.99Prices 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 MechMaxx B150 6-Inch Wood Chipper for capacity (6 in branches vs 4 in branches), power (420 cc engine vs 274 cc engine) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the EFCUT C40 4-Inch Wood Chipper for value ($275 per inch of branch capacity ($1,099.99, 4 in) vs $308.17 per inch of branch capacity ($1,849, 6 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 | MechMaxx B150 6-Inch Wood Chipper | EFCUT C40 4-Inch Wood Chipper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 48 $308.17 per inch of branch capacity ($1,849, 6 in) | 56 $275 per inch of branch capacity ($1,099.99, 4 in) |
| Capacity 30% | 100 6 in branches | 67 4 in branches |
| Power 15% | 100 420 cc engine | 46 274 cc engine |
| Features 10% | 0 none of the three | 0 none of the three |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| MechMaxx B150 6-Inch Wood Chipper | EFCUT C40 4-Inch Wood Chipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping | ||
| Largest branch | 6 in | 4 in |
| Reduction ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
| Shredder hopper | No | No |
| Collection bag | No | - |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine | Zonsen GB420 | - |
| Displacement | 420 cc | 274 cc |
| Electric start | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Tow hitch | Yes | No |
| Weight | 573 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
