Chip away costs - Chippers provide a cost-effective alternative for green waste

摘要

While horizontal grinders have become the latest fad for recycling green waste on job-sites, chippers still provide an attractive alternative for some site clearing operations. Though they can't handle root balls and are sensitive to dirt and debris, chippers are very efficient with clean wood. "We are seeing an increase in contractors purchasing wood chipping equipment to reduce costs and minimize time spent on the job," savs Jason Showers, regional sales manager, Morbark. "A chipper is much more efficient at getting rid of your above-ground material," says Jerry Morey, president, Bandit Industries. "The feed rate of most , of the whole-tree chippers are in the area of 120 fpm. A grinder is generally getting rid of it at the rate of 25 to 30 fpm."