Peterson Introduces A Whole Tree Disc Chipper

Eugene, OR - The Peterson model 5900 disc chipper is built to produce paper chips when used with a Peterson model 4800 debarker or fuel chips as a stand alone fuel wood chipper. The same chipping components have been used for many years in Peterson's 5000G delimber/debarker/chipper.

The 5900 has a large feed throat capable of accepting up to a 23 inch (563mm) diameter tree or multiple smaller diameter stems. The 5900 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.

The 5900 is designed with a minimum of complication for reliable low cost long term operation. The chipper disc is directly driven from a high-capacity dry-disc clutch and belts. The six-cylinder Caterpillar C18 engine is more economical and requires less maintenance than twelve-cylinder engines.

A twelve channel radio remote control permits control of the 5900 by the loader operator. The machine can be also controlled from the control box on the chipper.

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

SOURCE: Peterson