A gas chipper takes branches of 2 to 6 in and works anywhere on the property, with no cord. It is the choice for storm cleanup, wooded lots and clearing brush, at the cost of noise, weight and engine upkeep.
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- MechMaxx B150 6-Inch Wood Chipper#1 of 18Full review
A towable 6 in drum chipper for rural land clearing at a price well under commercial machines. It is overkill for suburban yards.
Amazon $1,849$1,8496 in420 cc573 lb - SuperHandy 5-Inch Towable Wood Chipper#2 of 18Full 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$2,399.995 in420 cc- - SuperHandy 9HP 4-Inch Wood Chipper#3 of 18Full review
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 $899.99$899.994 in-130 lb - YARDMAX YW6065 2-in-1 Chipper#4 of 18Full 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$4993 in212 cc119 lb - SuperHandy Mini Wood Chipper 7HP#5 of 18Full review
A cheap compact chipper for light, occasional branch cleanup. The Landworks GUO067 costs less and publishes more specs.
Amazon $495$4953 in-- - Earthquake K32 Chipper Shredder#6 of 18Full review
A good value 3 in chipper shredder for homeowners, with a long warranty and a sealed bag for tidy mulching.
Amazon $799.99$799.993 in212 cc118 lb - Earthquake K33 Chipper Shredder#7 of 18Full 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$1,099.993 in301 cc138 lb - Landworks 3-in-1 Chipper Shredder#8 of 18Full review
A low cost 3 in chipper shredder with separate branch and brush inputs for mixed yard waste. Buyers who want a known warranty should pay more for Earthquake.
Amazon $679.99 GreatCircleUSA $649.99$649.993 in-130 lb - Westinghouse WChip3 Gas Chipper Shredder#9 of 18Full review
A well equipped 3 in chipper shredder with a large bag for suburban yard cleanup. The Earthquake K32 adds a longer warranty for a bit more.
Amazon $629$6293 in212 cc129 lb - Champion 200905 3-Inch Chipper Shredder#10 of 18Full review
A compact 3 in chipper shredder for suburban yards that want branches chipped and leaves shredded with a bag to catch it all. Earthquake offers a longer warranty for a little more.
Amazon $689.99$689.993 in224 cc113.5 lb - YARDMAX YW7565 Chipper Shredder#11 of 18Full review
A self feeding 3 in chipper for owners with lots of bushy limbs who want a big hopper and a known engine brand. Lighter shredders suit leaf cleanup better.
Amazon $699$6993 in208 cc205 lb - EFCUT C40 4-Inch Wood Chipper#12 of 18Full 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$1,099.994 in274 cc- - Landworks Compact Rotor Wood Chipper#13 of 18Full review
A budget 3 in chipper for occasional branch cleanup in a small yard. It saves money over chipper shredders but gives up leaf shredding and warranty length.
Amazon $486$4863 in212 cc97 lb - EFCUT C40E 4-Inch Electric Start Chipper#14 of 18Full review
The C40 with a key start, for owners who stop and restart often or struggle with a pull cord.
Amazon $1,299.99$1,299.994 in274 cc144 lb - EFCUT C30 LITE Wood Chipper#15 of 18Full review
A light, low cost 3 in chipper for small yards and occasional pruning. The full C30 makes finer mulch for about $150 more.
Amazon $549.99$549.993 in212 cc84.4 lb - DK2 OPC513 3-Inch Chipper Shredder#16 of 18Full review
A towable 3 in chipper shredder with a big chip bag for owners who pull equipment behind a tractor or ATV.
Amazon $881$8813 in196 cc136.7 lb - EFCUT C30 Wood Chipper Shredder#17 of 18Full review
A 3 in chipper that makes fine mulch from leafy branches, for gardeners who want to compost or mulch what they cut.
Amazon $698.24$698.243 in212 cc114 lb - DK2 OPC503 3-Inch Chipper Shredder#18 of 18Full review
A tougher, towable 3 in chipper shredder for acreage owners who want a commercial grade Kohler engine and will pull it behind an ATV.
Amazon $1,140.65$1,140.653 in208 cc170 lb
