Peterson Introduces A New Whole Tree Chipper

Eugene, OR - Peterson's popular 5900 disc chipper has been further enhanced with key features that high-volume chipping operations demand. The new 5900EL (Extended Length) features an 11-foot (3.3 meter) feed deck, PT Tech hydraulic clutch, direct drive for the internal feed rolls, a totally enclosed CAT C18 engine, and is Tier 4 ready.

The Peterson model 5900EL disc chipper is built to produce high quality paper chips when paired with a Peterson model 4800 debarker or fuel chips as a stand alone fuel wood chipper. The same high quality chipping components have been used for many years in Peterson's 5000H delimber/debarker/chipper.

The 5900EL has a large feed throat capable of accepting up to a 23 inch (563mm) diameter tree or multiple smaller diameter stems. The 5900EL is provided with a standard three knife disc, and is also available with an optional four knife disc. Peterson's heavy-duty 66 inch (1676mm) diameter 4.75 inch (121mm) thick chipper disc has a replaceable 0.5 inch (13mm) thick wear plate. Chipping production rates from 60–100 tons (55–90 tonnes) can be achieved depending on chip size.

Peterson specializes in the development and sales of delivery and processing equipment that turns low-grade organic materials into high value products.

SOURCE: Peterson