Branch thickness and the power to feed it · review
The cheapest chipper here at $92, with a 1.75-inch capacity, two 7-inch blades and a push stick.
At $92 you get a 15-amp motor and a bag.
The Westinghouse is $18 more with a better rating. The WEN has slightly more capacity on paper.
Wear eye and hearing protection, feed material only with the supplied push stick or paddle, and never reach into the hopper. The manual sets the limit on what the machine can take.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.
Same section, nearest cost — what else that money buys.
| Motor | 15 A |
|---|---|
| Branch capacity | 1.75 in |
| Cutting | 8,000 cuts a minute, two 7 in blades |
| Includes | Wheels, push stick, collection bag |
| Weight | 20.1 lb |
| Warranty | Two-year |
| Amazon reference | B0DG72G3B1 |
The listing says the internal safety mechanism prevents startup when the hopper is open.
Up to 1.75 inches.
7.1/ 10
Fine for occasional use.
A tight budget and light work.
Specifications: the Amazon.com listing, read from a US address. Live prices: Amazon.com, through Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
15 A corded · up to about 1.5 in · SK5 blades · collection bin · overload protection · 29.8 lb
A corded 15-amp chipper with SK5 blades and a collection bin, whose listing states clearly that it works best on dry, seasoned branches.
Best for: A small garden that makes dry prunings.
≈ $170
7 HP 4-stroke OHV gas · 3 in · recoil start · 44 kg
A 7 HP gas chipper that handles 3-inch branches, sold on a compact rotor design with an extended hopper.
Best for: A wooded property with real branches.
≈ $486
15 A · 1.8 in · 3,700 RPM · 16:1 ratio · bin · removable axle · 37.4 lb
The largest electric capacity here at 1.8 inches, with a bin and a removable axle that cuts storage size by about 50%.
Best for: A buyer who values capacity and storage.
≈ $153
