YARDMAX YW6065 2-in-1 Chipper
#4 in GasFull review
A 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 $499$499
3.3/5
A good value 3 in chipper shredder for homeowners, with a long warranty and a sealed bag for tidy mulching.
- 3 inLargest branch
- 212 ccPower
- 20:1Reduction
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$799.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- A 5 year limited warranty at a mid range price
- Chips 3 in branches and shreds leaves through a separate top hopper
- The locking bag seals to the chute, so chips land in the bag instead of the driveway
- Airless wheels never go flat
Cons
- The 212cc engine bogs sooner on hardwood than the K33’s 301cc
- No hitch, so it is moved by hand
- Recoil start only
The Earthquake K Series family
Every Earthquake K Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own power.
| Model | Largest branch | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake K32 Chipper Shredder (this one) | 3 in | 3.3/5 | $799.99 |
| Earthquake K33 Chipper Shredder | 3 in | 3.3/5 | $1,099.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 33968 |
|---|---|
| Chipping | |
| Largest branch | 3 in |
| Reduction ratio | 20:1 |
| Shredder hopper | Yes |
| Collection bag | Yes |
| Engine or motor | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine | Viper 212cc 4 cycle |
| Displacement | 212 cc |
| Electric start | No |
| Build | |
| Tow hitch | No |
| Weight | 118 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Released | 2020-07 |
Alternatives in this power
SuperHandy Mini Wood Chipper 7HP
#5 in GasFull review
A cheap compact chipper for light, occasional branch cleanup. The Landworks GUO067 costs less and publishes more specs.
Amazon $495$495
Earthquake K33 Chipper Shredder
#7 in GasFull review
A 3 in chipper shredder with more engine and a longer warranty than most, for owners who clear brush often and want it to last. The K32 does the same jobs for less if you chip only now and then.
Amazon $1,099.99$1,099.99
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