The Patriot CSV-2525HE rates 3.6 among electric wood chippers; the YARDMAX YW6065 2-in-1 Chipper rates 3.4 among gas ones. The YARDMAX YW6065 2-in-1 Chipper costs $5,947 less ($499 vs $6,446).
For estates and noise restricted sites that want a battery chipper shredder with gas class capacity, at a steep price. Nearly everyone else will get more for less from gas or corded models.
Patriot Products $6,446A low cost 3 in chipper for occasional branch cleanup on a budget. Buyers who want fine mulch should look at a 20:1 machine.
Amazon $499Prices 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.
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-2525HE | YARDMAX YW6065 2-in-1 Chipper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $2,578.40 per inch of branch capacity ($6,446, 2.5 in) | 93 $166.33 per inch of branch capacity ($499, 3 in) |
| Capacity 30% | 100 2.5 in branches | 33 3 in branches |
| Power 15% | 50 motor current not published (neutral score used) | 23 212 cc engine |
| Features 10% | 67 shredder hopper, collection bag | 67 self feeding, collection bag |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
| Patriot CSV-2525HE | YARDMAX YW6065 2-in-1 Chipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping | ||
| Largest branch | 2.5 in | 3 in |
| Reduction ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 |
| Shredder hopper | Yes | No |
| Self feeding | - | Yes |
| Collection bag | Yes | Yes |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Electric | Gas |
| Displacement | - | 212 cc |
| Electric start | - | No |
| Motor power | 1,800 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Tow hitch | No | - |
| Weight | 149 lb | 119 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-03 | 2017-05 |
