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Step up your landscaping game with the robust power of the Bear Cat CH8540 9-inch PTO Wood Chipper!
The CH8540 boasts a 9-inch maximum capacity and infeed opening. Rotating 360 degrees, the 8-inch round discharge chute gives you accurate control over the flow of chips produced. The 30″ x 1.25″ thick, 275 pound dynamically-balanced disc, adjustable 4-sided anvil, four reversible chipper blades. Plate steel construction means solid performance for hundreds of hours, and maintenance is enhanced by a hinged disc cover that provides wide open access to the chipper blades and disc.
Imagine transforming piles of branches into usable wood chips in minutes, optimizing your work around farms, golf courses, and gardens. The CH8540 is not just any chipper; it’s a robust machine engineered for those who refuse to compromise on quality and seek to employ the best tools in the trade.
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NOTE – For Use On Tractors with PTO Horsepower Ratings From 35 hp to 60 hp
| Manufacturer | Crary Bear Cat |
| Model | CH8540 |
| Product Category | PTO Chipper |
| PTO Input Power Range | 35-60 hp |
| Max Chipping Capacity | 9″ |
| Chipper Chute Opening | 31″ x 31″ |
| Chipper Chute Throat | 9″ x 9″ |
| Rotor Size/Weight | 30″ x 1.25″/275 lbs. |
| L x W x H | 53″ x 49″ x 93″ |
| Chipping Blades | 4 Reversible Heat-treated |
| Feed System | Gravity/Self Feed |
| Weight | 886 lbs. |
| Drive Type | Triple-Banded Belt |
The Crary® Bear Cat® 4.5″ Chipper requires a tractor with PTO horsepower ranging from 20 hp to 35 hp. The Crary Bear Cat 5″ Chippers and Chipper/Shredders require a tractor with PTO hp ranging from 25 hp to 45 hp. The Crary Bear Cat 9″ Chippers require a tractor with PTO hp ranging from 35 hp to 60 hp. The Crary Bear Cat 9” high horsepower chippers (HP models) require a tractor with PTO hp ranging from 50 hp to 100 hp.
The Crary® Bear Cat® Chipper is designed to effectively reduce the volume of wood, branches, and other organic material. The typical application for this product group is anywhere from light to commercial to municipalities, and/ or rental.
If you own a tractor a PTO chipper is a smart economic choice.
If you have an infrequent need for a Chipper and time is not a factor, a gravity feed machine will fit your needs.
If time or efficiency is an issue, a hydraulic feed Chipper allows you to be more productive.
If you don’t plan on composting the material, material is green and stringy or larger than 3/4″ in diameter.
The Crary® Bear Cat® Chippers and Chipper/Shredders are designed to fit all Category 1 three-point hitches. Chipper weight and tractor horsepower needs to be taken into consideration. All Chipper models fit Category 1 Quick Hitch.
Crary® Bear Cat® products are designed with ease of maintenance in mind. Proper maintenance is vital and should be performed routinely with blades, belts and bearings being most important.
Depending on the type of wood, age and cleanliness, chipper blades will work well for between 5-15 hours. Dry, dirty wood will dull the blades faster. Alternate dry and wet material to extend blade life. Hydraulic feed machines will have longer blade life.
If you need more information on the specifications, installation, warranty, etc -- Please check out the Bear Cat CH8540 9-inch PTO Wood Chipper Owner's Manual
