Best Wood Chippers Under $1,000

For homeowners with occasional prunings who want a name brand chipper at the lowest price. Its 1.75 in rating matches models costing twice as much.

A low cost chipper for dry prunings that still takes nearly 1.8 in branches. Check the warranty with the seller before buying.

For light, occasional cleanup of dry twigs on a tight budget. Spend a little more on the FD1503 for bigger branches and finer mulch.

The value pick among small electric chippers: 1.8 in capacity and a 14:1 ratio for little more than budget models. Good for regular pruning in a suburban yard.

A light, inexpensive chipper for dry twigs and small branches in a suburban yard. Buyers with a lot of green wood should look at heavier models.

For buyers who want the WEN 41119 capacity with a tidy enclosed bin that keeps dust down. Pick the 41119 if a bag is fine.

A light 1.75 in chipper from a familiar brand with a big bag. Similar chippers cost less, so buy it when it is on sale.

For buyers who want the FD1503 design with a tidy bin and finer mulch, and who store it in a tight shed. The FD1503 is better value if a bag will do.

For gardeners who chip dry prunings and want a bin that keeps the patio clean. Buy it on Amazon, where it costs about half the maker price.

For yards where a light, easy to move chipper matters more than fine mulch. The GS70015 is the better buy at the current Amazon prices.

For homeowners who chip prunings near the house and want the quietest plug in chipper with a high reduction ratio. Buyers who just need to clear a few branches cheaply can pay less elsewhere.

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.

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.

A cheap compact chipper for light, occasional branch cleanup. The Landworks GUO067 costs less and publishes more specs.

A good value 3 in chipper shredder for homeowners, with a long warranty and a sealed bag for tidy mulching.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A light, low cost 3 in chipper for small yards and occasional pruning. The full C30 makes finer mulch for about $150 more.

A towable 3 in chipper shredder with a big chip bag for owners who pull equipment behind a tractor or ATV.

A 3 in chipper that makes fine mulch from leafy branches, for gardeners who want to compost or mulch what they cut.