EFCUT C40 4-Inch Wood Chipper
#12 in GasFull review
A 4 in chipper for owners who regularly face limbs too thick for a 3 in machine but do not need a towable unit.
Amazon $1,099.99$1,099.99
2.9/5
The C40 with a key start, for owners who stop and restart often or struggle with a pull cord.
- 4 inLargest branch
- 274 ccPower
- 15:1Reduction
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$1,299.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Key electric start makes cold starts and frequent restarts easy
- Takes 4 in branches with a 274cc engine and a 15.9 in flywheel
- Adjustable discharge chute aims chips into a pile or cart
Cons
- $200 more than the recoil start C40 for the same chipping
- Only a 1 year warranty, and only after registration
- No shredder hopper for loose leaves
The EFCUT C Series family
Every EFCUT C Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own power.
| Model | Largest branch | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFCUT C30 LITE Wood Chipper | 3 in | 2.9/5 | $549.99 |
| EFCUT C30 Wood Chipper Shredder | 3 in | 2.7/5 | $698.24 |
| EFCUT C40 4-Inch Wood Chipper | 4 in | 3.0/5 | $1,099.99 |
| EFCUT C40E 4-Inch Electric Start Chipper (this one) | 4 in | 2.9/5 | $1,299.99 |
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 | C40E |
|---|---|
| Chipping | |
| Largest branch | 4 in |
| Reduction ratio | 15:1 |
| Shredder hopper | No |
| Engine or motor | |
| Power | Gas |
| Displacement | 274 cc |
| Electric start | Yes |
| Build | |
| Tow hitch | No |
| Weight | 144 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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