Wood Chipper

  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Power: 170 hp (126.8 kW)
  • Capacity: 20″ x 24″ infeed
Vermeer BC1800XL Wood Chipper

Features

Tackle wood waste measuring up to 19 inches (48.3 cm) with the powerful BC1800XL Wood Chipper featuring Tree Commander™ remote control.

Key Features

  • Improve productivity with the SmartFeed system, which monitors engine rpm and senses jams, automatically stopping or reversing the rollers as needed.
  • Tree Commander™ remote control boosts job site productivity by allowing the operator to control brush chipper functions remotely. The remote can be attached to the operator’s belt or held in an optional bracket mounted directly to the operator’s station of a Vermeer mini skid steer loader
  • Reduce vibration and structural loading to the rear of the machine with vertical feed rollers designed with helical cleats that hold material more firmly.
  • Provides operator safety with a 62.5 inches (158.8 cm) long feed table for extra distance and an exclusive bottom feed stop bar system.
  • Protect your investment with a 3-year/3000-hour extended limited warranty on drum housings, cutter drums, shaft and ring-fetter hubs in addition to the 1-year/1000-hour Vermeer equipment limited warranty.

General Dimensions and Weights

  • Length (Table Up, Tongue In): 177 inches / 449.6 cm
  • Length (Table Down, Tongue Extended): 231 inches / 586.7 cm
  • Width: 78.5 inches / 199.4 cm
  • Height: 107 inches / 271.8 cm
  • Sound Power: 127 dB(a)

Engine

  • Make and Model: Cummins CSB4.5 Tier 3
  • Number of Cylinders: 4
  • Gross Horsepower (Maximum): 170 hp / 126.8 kw
  • Torque (Max): 460 ft-lb / 623.7 Nm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 35 gal / 132.5 L
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Air Cleaner: Fleet Guard Two Stage Dry
  • Oil Filter: Spin-on
  • Recommended Oil: API CH-4/ST
  • Oil Volume with Filter: 17 qt / 16.1 L
  • Cooling Medium: Liquid
  • Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator): 8 gal / 30.3 L
  • Alternator: Delco 11si
  • Fan: 26 inches (66.04 cm) suction
  • Clutch Type: Clutchless PTO
  • Clutch Drive Engagement: Auto Clutch

Feed System

  • Feed Roller Orientation: Vertical
  • Number of Feed Rollers: 2
  • Feed Roller Clamp Load: 380 lbs / 172.4 kg
  • Feed Roller Clamp Type: Spring
  • Feed Roller Dimension: 23.5 inches x 18 inches / 59.69 cm x 45.72 cm
  • Number of Knives: 9
  • Weight of Feed Roller: 116 lbs / 52.6 kg
  • Feed Roller Dimension (Two): 23.5 inches x 18 inches / 59.69 cm x 45.72 cm
  • Number of Knives (2): 9
  • Weight of Feed Roller (Option Two): 116 lbs / 52.6 kg
  • Number of Feed Roller Motors: 2
  • Motor Displacement: 32.7
  • Motor Manufacturer: White Hydraulics
  • Feed Speed: 118 ft/min
  • Infeed Table Width: 20 inches / 50.8 cm
  • Infeed Table Length: 32 inches / 81.3 cm
  • Infeed Hopper Height: 24 inches / 61 cm
  • Infeed Throat Capacity: 20 inches x 24 inches / 50.8 cm x 60.96 cm
  • Pinch Point – Distance to End of Feed Table: 62.5 inches / 158.8 cm
  • Distance from Feed Table to Ground: 30.5 inches / 77.5 cm
  • Infeed Table Material Thickness: .2 inches / .5 cm

Safety System

  • Bottom Feed Stop Bar: Standard
  • Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter: 2 inches / 5.1 cm
  • Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness: 11 GA
  • Actuation Force (BFSB): 34 lbs / 15.4 kg
  • Normal Sensitivity: 22 deg
  • Reduced Sensitivity: 12 deg
  • Reset Method: Green hold to run button
  • Four Position Feed Control Bar: Standard
  • Diameter: 2 inches / 5.1 cm
  • Material Thickness: 11 inches / 27.9 cm
  • Positions: Four positions: Emergency stop, Forward, Neutral, and Reverse
  • Actuation Force: 34 lbs / 15.4 kg
  • Green Hold to Run Button: Standard

Drum/Disc Cutting System

  • Material Capacity: 19 inches / 48.3 cm
  • Width: 26.5 inches / 67.3 cm
  • Thickness: 0.4 inches / 1 cm
  • Diameter: 36 inches / 91.4 cm
  • Speed: 1100 RPM
  • Weight With Shaft: 850 lbs / 385.6 kg
  • Safety Lock – Number of Positions: 4
  • Number of Knives: 4
  • Knife Thickness: 0.6 inches / 1.6 cm
  • Material: A8 chipper steel
  • Useable Edges: 2
  • Knife Size: 0.625 inches x 5 inches x 10 inches / 1.59 cm x 12.7 cm x 25.4 cm
  • Number of Bolts/Knife: 5
  • Replaceable Threaded Knife Block: Yes
  • Number of Paddles: 4
  • Fixture Method: Weld on
  • Air Flow: 3200 cfm
  • Bedknife Size: 3 inches x 30.25 inches (7.62 cm x 76.84 cm)
  • Bedknife Thickness: 1.5 inches / 3.8 cm
  • Bedknife Material: 1018
  • Bedknife – Number of Useable Edges: 4

Discharge System

  • Chute Height: 110 inches / 279.4 cm
  • Bottom Thickness: 270 inches / 685.8 cm
  • Top Thickness: 0.1 inches / 0.2 cm
  • Side Wall Thickness: 0.1 inches / 0.3 cm
  • Deflector Thickness: 0.1 inches / 0.3 cm
  • Chute Rotation Angle: 270 deg
  • Rotation Type: Worm gear with rotational lock
  • Rotational Lock: Self lock

Hydraulic System

  • Tank capacity: 12 gal / 45.4 L
  • Recommended Oil Type: Vermeer VMF
  • System Type: Open center
  • Filtration Method: 3 micron return, 100 micron suction
  • Pump Flow at Maximum RPM: 7.8 gpm / 29.6 L/min
  • System relief pressure: 2500 psi / 172.4 bar
  • Auto Reverse PSI: 2400 psi / 165.5 bar
  • Flow Control: Yes
  • Directional Control: Yes
  • Oil Cooler: No

Electrical System

  • System Voltage: 12 volt
  • Battery: 950 CCA
  • Standard Gauges: Tach/hour meter (includes toggle to obtain oil pressure, water temp, engine error codes) fuel gauge
  • Switches: Throttle, ignition, lower feed bar sensitivity, chute rotate, chute deflector
  • Controller: Vermeer ACS
  • Display: LED
  • Shutdown System: High temp, low pressure
  • Radio Remote Control: No

Chassis

  • Frame Description: C Channel
  • Toolbox Description: Standard
  • Tongue Description: 4 inches x 4 inches x .375 inches / 10.16 cm x 10.16 cm x 0.95 cm
  • Tongue Extension: Same as 1000
  • Hitch Type: Pintle
  • Fender Description: Integrated
  • Axle/Suspension: Torflex
  • Type – Option One: Rubber torsional
  • Manufacturer – Option One: Dexter
  • Capacity – Option One: 10,000
  • Tires – Option One: 235/75R17.5 load range J
  • Wheels – Option One: 17.5 inches x 6.75 inches BC of 8 on 6.5 inches / 44.45 cm x 17.15 cm BC of 8 on 16.51 cm
  • Axle/Suspension – Option Two: Torflex
  • Type – Option Two: Rubber Torsional
  • Manufacturer – Option Two: Dexter
  • Capacity – Option Two: 8,000 lb / 3628.7 kg
  • Tires – Option Two: 235/75R 17.5
  • Wheels – Option Two: Eight hole 17.5 x 6.75
  • Brake Type: Electric
  • Trailer Light Type: Incandesent

Winch Option

  • Winch Relief System: 2500 psi / 172.4 bar
  • Winch Boom Structure: .25 GR50
  • Winch Controls: Forward, Reverse, Free Spool
  • Winch Rope: 7/16 inches / 1.11 cm
  • Rope Length: 150 ft / 45.7 m
  • Rope Line Pull: 2000 lbs / 907.2 kg
  • Rope Choker: 0.25 inches / 0.64 cm

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