CH5540 5 Inch PTO Chipper

If a 5 inch PTO chipper is what you need, Bear Cat has just the right machine for you.
Built Bear Cat tough, yet compact in design, this 5 inch chippers will handle your green waste recycling problems.

Model CH5540 or hydraulic feed Model CH5540H both come equipped with a 20 x 1.25 inch, 140 pounds dynamically balanced steel disc with four reversible chipper blades, easy feeding with a big 27 inch x 28 inch feed hopper and 5.5 inch x 7 inch chipper opening that defies small side limbs, 360 degree rotating 6 inch discharge chute. The power source is category 1, 3 point hitch PTO.

This model has been popular in avocado orchards with younger or smaller trees, and is also a popular option for farms and large lifestyle blocks where they have a lot of branchy trees and not much green waste.

Ideally suited for use on tractors with PTO Horsepower ratings from 25hp–45hp.

What are the tractor requirements for these chippers and chipper/shredders?

The ECHO Bear Cat 5" chippers and chipper/shredders require a tractor with PTO hp ranging from 25hp to 45hp. The ECHO Bear Cat 8" and 9" chippers require a tractor with PTO hp ranging from 35hp to 60hp.

When do I buy a chipper powered by a tractor Power Take Off (PTO) vs. an engine-driven unit?

If you own a tractor, and you are bringing the material to a collection site, a PTO chipper is a smart economic choice.

When should I buy a hydraulic feed machine?

If time or efficiency is an issue, a hydraulic feed chipper allows you to be more productive.

When should I buy a manual feed machine?

If you have an infrequent need for a chipper and time is not a factor, a manual feed machine will fit your needs well.

When should I rent instead of buying a chipper?

Rent the machine if you have a very limited or unique job.

Will the chipper fit my tractor?

The ECHO Bear Cat chippers and chipper/shredders are designed to fit all category one (CAT1) three point hitches. Chipper weight and tractor hp should be taken into consideration.