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Tow Behind Wood Chipper for Sale

A storm-felled limb pile is sitting at one end of a 12-acre property, the brush from a fence-line clearing is at the other end, and there is a third pile waiting at a neighbor's place that came as a favor. That is the situation a tow behind wood chipper is built for: a self-contained chipper that hitches to a truck or UTV and moves with you across every place the work actually is.

A wood chipper tow behind carries its own engine and cutting system on a road-legal trailer frame, so the same machine that handles brush at the property line in the morning can hitch up and roll to a job site by afternoon. The lineup here covers gas-powered chippers from residential 4-inch capacity through commercial 9-inch self-feeding configurations.

 

 

How to Choose the Right Wood Chipper Tow Behind

Towable Chipper Engine HP and Chipping Capacity

  • Residential gas-powered chippers (5–7 HP / 200–420cc): A residential towable chipper pairs a 200 to 420cc gas engine with a 4 to 5-inch feed diameter, which fits 1 to 5-acre property work, seasonal storm cleanup, and homeowner brush volume.
  • Mid-range commercial chippers (14–22 HP): A mid-range pull behind wood chipper runs 14 to 22 HP commercial engines with 5 to 6-inch feed capacities suited to property managers and small tree-care operations.
  • Heavy-duty commercial models (22+ HP): Heavy commercial wood chipper tow behind models run 22 HP and above with 6 to 9-inch feed capacities and self-feeding hydraulic rollers built for sustained daily commercial throughput.

Towable Wood Chipper for Sale: Trailer and Tow Vehicle Compatibility

  • Trailer frame and DOT lighting: Most towable wood chipper models ship on road-legal trailers with DOT-compliant lighting, a torsion or leaf-spring axle, and a 2-inch ball coupler that fits standard pickup, ATV, and UTV hitch receivers.
  • Loaded weight and tongue capacity: Residential 4 to 5-inch towable units weigh roughly 350 to 700 lbs loaded, and commercial 6 to 9-inch chippers run 1,200 to 2,000 lbs, so match the tongue capacity before towing.
  • Speed ratings and trailer registration: Most consumer wood chipper pull behind trailers carry a 45 mph maximum tow rating; commercial-grade trailers may rate higher, and some states require trailer registration depending on loaded weight.

Pull Behind Wood Chipper Feed Systems and Cutting Configurations

  • Gravity-feed vs hydraulic-feed: Gravity-feed designs are standard on residential pull behind wood chippers under 6-inch capacity, while commercial models above 6 inches run hydraulic feed rollers that pull material into the cutting chamber automatically.
  • Disc vs drum cutting systems: Disc chippers with bolted carbide-tipped knives produce uniform 0.5 to 1.5-inch chips suited to landscape mulch, the standard configuration on residential and light-commercial tow-behind units.
  • Knife sharpness and chip output: Penn State Extension recommends chip sizes of 0.5 to 1.5 inches for landscape mulch, so knife sharpness directly affects whether the discharge chute output is usable on-site.

For configurations beyond gas-powered self-contained units, the PTO wood chippers collection covers tractor-mounted models, the skid steer wood chippers collection covers loader attachments, and the parent wood chippers catalog covers all configurations alongside towable units.

Tow Vehicle Compatibility for Tow Behind Wood Chippers

Confirm the tow vehicle's hitch class and tongue capacity match the chipper's loaded weight before the first trip out.

Chipper Capacity Loaded Weight Tongue Weight Compatible Tow Vehicle
4–5 inch (residential) 350–700 lbs 35–70 lbs Mid-size SUV, full-size pickup, ATV/UTV rated to 800+ lbs trailer
5–6 inch (light commercial) 700–1,200 lbs 70–120 lbs Full-size pickup, large UTV with rated hitch class
6–9 inch (commercial) 1,200–2,000 lbs 120–200 lbs 1/2-ton or 3/4-ton truck with Class III/IV hitch

Hitch class and tongue capacity vary by vehicle. Verify the door-jamb sticker or owner's manual before towing.

Top Tow Behind Wood Chippers for Sale

Best Acreage Chipper

Powerhorse Towable Wood Chipper/Shredder, 5-in., 420cc

Powerhorse Towable Wood Chipper Shredder 5-in 420cc

Suits acreage owners managing 1 to 5 acres of seasonal brush. Pairs a 420cc gas engine with a chipper-shredder dual chamber and a road-towable trailer compact enough for ATV mobility.

  • 5-inch maximum feed capacity for residential limb work, hedge trimming, and seasonal storm cleanup across 1 to 5-acre properties without commercial-duty footprint

  • 420cc gas engine with chipper-shredder dual chamber handles branch chipping and leaf shredding in one integrated towable unit

  • Tow-behind frame with 2-inch ball coupler compatible with ATV, UTV, and pickup hitches for short-distance property-to-property towing

Best Mid-Range

Crary Bear Cat 6-Inch Commercial Wood Chipper

Crary Bear Cat 6-Inch Commercial Wood Chipper

Fits property managers and tree-care crews running a chipper across multiple sites weekly. Pairs commercial-grade engine power with a 6-inch feed capacity that handles limbs residential 4 to 5-inch units stall on.

  • Commercial-rated engine with 6-inch feed diameter for sustained daily property maintenance throughput on hardwood limbs and brush loads

  • Self-feeding chute reduces operator handling on long limbs and accelerates throughput across multi-pile clearing jobs typical of commercial property crews

  • Wheeled commercial chassis with a hitch-ready frame for short-distance towing between job sites

Best Heavy-Duty

Crary Bear Cat 9-Inch Turntable Wood Chipper

Crary Bear Cat 9-Inch Turntable Wood Chipper

Built for tree-care contractors running a chipper through full daily commercial schedules. The 9-inch feed and turntable swivel discharge chute place chip output anywhere on the work site.

  • 9-inch maximum feed diameter rated for full-day commercial throughput on hardwood limbs, knotty wood, and small trunk-section land-clearing material

  • Turntable discharge chute swivels for precise chip placement into trucks, dumpsters, or on-site mulch piles without repositioning the entire chipper

  • Heavy-duty road-towable trailer with commercial torsion axle, DOT lighting, and 2-inch ball hitch coupler for full-size pickup transport

Why Buy a Tow Behind Wood Chipper from Root Revive Direct

  • Authorized Dealer Every pull behind wood chipper ships with full manufacturer warranty backing. We are the authorized dealer for Powerhorse, Crary Bear Cat, Dosko, and other brands carried.
  • No Sales Tax Outside PA Orders shipped outside Pennsylvania ship tax-free — on the multi-thousand-dollar investment a towable chipper represents that saving lands meaningfully at checkout.
  • Free Return Shipping If the chipper arrives wrong for the operation, we cover return shipping and restocking so wrong-machine risk stays off the buyer.
  • Knowledgeable Support Pre-purchase questions about feed capacity, engine pairings, or tow vehicle compatibility get answered by staff who know the equipment, seven days weekly.

Your Towable Chipper Questions Answered

What is the difference between a tow behind wood chipper and a PTO wood chipper?

A tow behind wood chipper carries its own gas engine on a road-legal trailer, so it works without a tractor. A PTO chipper draws power from a tractor's power take-off through a 3-point hitch. Towable units fit operators without tractors or jobs requiring chipper-only mobility.

What size towable wood chipper for sale do I need for residential property work?

For 1 to 5 acres of seasonal brush, hedge, and storm cleanup, a 4 to 5-inch capacity towable wood chipper with a 200 to 420cc gas engine handles the workload. Step up to 6-inch capacity for regular limbs above 4 inches or knotty hardwood loads.

Can I tow a wood chipper pull behind unit with an ATV or UTV?

Yes, most residential 4 to 5-inch wood chipper pull behind models ship with a 2-inch ball coupler and weigh 350 to 700 lbs loaded, which fits ATV and UTV hitches rated for that trailer weight. Confirm the tow vehicle's tongue capacity before towing on uneven trails.

How should I store a tow behind wood chipper for the off-season?

Drain or stabilize the fuel, sharpen or rotate the chipper knives on the manufacturer's interval, grease the feed shaft bearings, and clear chip discharge buildup. Park on level ground with the tongue jack supporting weight off the coupler through the off-season.

Match Your Tow Behind Wood Chipper to Your Property Work

Whether the goal is keeping a 5-acre property clear of seasonal brush or running a tree-care contract through a full daily route, the right tow behind wood chipper pairs with the feed diameter, the engine system, and the tow vehicle you actually run. The lineup here covers gas-powered residential models through commercial turntable configurations from Powerhorse, Dosko, and Crary Bear Cat as authorized dealer.

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