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 $2,399.99The SuperHandy 5-Inch Towable Wood Chipper and the SuperHandy 9HP 4-Inch Wood Chipper are evenly matched, rated 3.5 and 3.5. The SuperHandy 5-Inch Towable Wood Chipper leads on capacity. The SuperHandy 9HP 4-Inch Wood Chipper wins on value. The SuperHandy 9HP 4-Inch Wood Chipper costs $1,500 less ($899.99 vs $2,399.99).
A 4 in chipper for owners whose storm debris outgrows a 3 in machine. The EFCUT C40 offers the same capacity with more published specs.
Amazon $899.99Prices 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 SuperHandy 5-Inch Towable Wood Chipper for capacity (5 in branches vs 4 in branches).
- Choose the SuperHandy 9HP 4-Inch Wood Chipper for value ($225 per inch of branch capacity ($899.99, 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 | SuperHandy 9HP 4-Inch Wood Chipper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 16 $480 per inch of branch capacity ($2,399.99, 5 in) | 71 $225 per inch of branch capacity ($899.99, 4 in) |
| Capacity 30% | 100 5 in branches | 67 4 in branches |
| Power 15% | 100 420 cc engine | 50 engine size not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 10% | 0 none of the three | 0 none of the three |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| SuperHandy 5-Inch Towable Wood Chipper | SuperHandy 9HP 4-Inch Wood Chipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping | ||
| Largest branch | 5 in | 4 in |
| Shredder hopper | No | No |
| Collection bag | No | - |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Displacement | 420 cc | - |
| Electric start | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Tow hitch | Yes | No |
| Weight | - | 130 lb |
