SuperHandy 5-Inch Towable Wood Chipper
#2 in GasFull review
A towable 5 in chipper for rural properties that need to chip thick limbs where they fall. The MechMaxx B150 chips bigger wood for less.
Amazon $2,399.99$2,399.99
The SuperHandy 5-Inch Towable Wood Chipper is the better wood chipper overall, rated 3.5 to 2.9. The SuperHandy 5-Inch Towable Wood Chipper leads on capacity and power. The EFCUT C40E 4-Inch Electric Start Chipper wins on value. The EFCUT C40E 4-Inch Electric Start Chipper costs $1,100 less ($1,299.99 vs $2,399.99).
EFCUT C40E 4-Inch Electric Start Chipper
#14 in GasFull review
The C40 with a key start, for owners who stop and restart often or struggle with a pull cord.
Amazon $1,299.99$1,299.99
Prices 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 SuperHandy 5-Inch Towable Wood Chipper for capacity (5 in branches vs 4 in branches) and power (420 cc engine vs 274 cc engine).
- Choose the EFCUT C40E 4-Inch Electric Start Chipper for value ($325 per inch of branch capacity ($1,299.99, 4 in) vs $480 per inch of branch capacity ($2,399.99, 5 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 | SuperHandy 5-Inch Towable Wood Chipper | EFCUT C40E 4-Inch Electric Start Chipper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 16 $480 per inch of branch capacity ($2,399.99, 5 in) | 44 $325 per inch of branch capacity ($1,299.99, 4 in) |
| Capacity 30% | 100 5 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 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| SuperHandy 5-Inch Towable Wood Chipper | EFCUT C40E 4-Inch Electric Start Chipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping | ||
| Largest branch | 5 in | 4 in |
| Reduction ratio | - | 15:1 |
| Shredder hopper | No | No |
| Collection bag | No | - |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Displacement | 420 cc | 274 cc |
| Electric start | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Tow hitch | Yes | No |
| Weight | - | 144 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |