A towable 6 in drum chipper for rural land clearing at a price well under commercial machines. It is overkill for suburban yards.
Amazon $1,849 eBayThe MechMaxx B150 6-Inch Wood Chipper is the better wood chipper overall, rated 3.8 to 3.2. The MechMaxx B150 6-Inch Wood Chipper leads on capacity, power and warranty. The EFCUT C40E 4-Inch Electric Start Chipper wins on value. The EFCUT C40E 4-Inch Electric Start Chipper costs $949.01 less ($899.99 vs $1,849).
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The C40 with a key start, for owners who stop and restart often or struggle with a pull cord.
Amazon $899.99 eBayWhich 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 C40E 4-Inch Electric Start Chipper for value ($225 per inch of branch capacity ($899.99, 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 C40E 4-Inch Electric Start Chipper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 48 $308.17 per inch of branch capacity ($1,849, 6 in) | 71 $225 per inch of branch capacity ($899.99, 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 C40E 4-Inch Electric Start 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 | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Tow hitch | Yes | No |
| Weight | 573 lb | 144 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
