The Wood Chipper Machine is a diesel-powered branch crusher designed to reduce branches and wood waste at a rated capacity of 5–6 tons per hour. It is aimed at contractors, agricultural operations and processing businesses that need mobile, high-volume feeding, with a verified chain-plate conveying feed system and intelligent automatic feed control.
At a glance
Best suited to: High-volume branch and wood-waste reduction operations
Input material: Branches and wood waste
Control system: Manual three-position feed control with automatic/manual intelligent feeding modes
Rated capacity: 5–6 tons/hour
Power unit: Weifang Huadong 100-horsepower diesel engine
Starting mode: Electric start
What is Wood Chipper Machine Drum Rotary Chipper Farm Machinery Wood Chipper Shredder Motor Diesel Engine Provided?
This product is a mobile diesel-powered wood chipper or branch crusher that feeds branches and wood waste into a cutting chamber for size reduction. In practical terms, it is designed to take bulky woody residues and process them into chipped or shredded output that is easier to handle, transport or further use.
It is important to read the machine correctly. This equipment reduces branches and wood waste; it does not manufacture timber products, saw boards, pellets or briquettes on its own. Buyers planning a full biomass or timber-processing line should treat it as the front-end size-reduction stage, not the complete process.
The verified construction and operating features published for this machine include a chain-plate conveying feed system, a hydraulic-motor-driven feed roller, a 500 mm rotor, and a cutting system with 4 dynamic blades and 1 static blade made from H12 alloy. Feed control is provided through a manual three-position system—Forward, Reverse and Stop—supported by an intelligent feeding system with one-touch switching between automatic and manual modes.
How does Wood Chipper Machine Drum Rotary Chipper Farm Machinery Wood Chipper Shredder Motor Diesel Engine Provided work?
It works by using a diesel engine to drive the rotor while a controlled feeding system meters woody material into the cutting area. The sequence below summarises the verified operating process.
Material loading: Branches and wood waste are loaded onto the 1500 × 560 mm chain-plate conveying feed section. This feed arrangement is intended to present material steadily into the machine rather than relying only on manual pushing.
Controlled infeed: Material passes through the feed charge door measuring 1000 × 740 mm and into the 450 × 380 mm feed throat. A 500 mm feed roller, powered by a fluid motor, grips and advances the material toward the cutting chamber.
Cutting action: The rotor, also 500 mm in diameter, runs at a host rotation speed of 2600 r/min. It uses 4 dynamic H12 alloy blades plus 1 static blade, with each blade measuring 230 mm, to cut and reduce the incoming woody material.
Load-responsive feeding: The intelligent feeding system automatically stops feeding when the diesel engine is under high load and resumes feeding when the load decreases. This is designed to help protect the engine and maintain more stable operation under varying branch sizes.
Operator intervention and safety control: Operators can use the manual three-position feed control for Forward, Reverse and Stop, and can switch between automatic and manual modes with one-touch control. The emergency feed control stops the feed roller and returns it to its right-hand position.
Monitoring during operation: A digital display shows water temperature, oil temperature, oil pressure, voltage and cumulative usage time. The machine also includes engine protection functions for high water temperature, high oil temperature and high oil pressure.
The published product information confirms the main machine, diesel power system, feed controls, monitoring functions and running gear. It does not state the supplied discharge arrangement, spare blade set, towing equipment details or whether any additional handling accessories are included, so buyers should confirm the complete delivery scope before ordering.
Where is Wood Chipper Machine Drum Rotary Chipper Farm Machinery Wood Chipper Shredder Motor Diesel Engine Provided used?
Commercial tree and branch clearing: Contractors handling land clearing, roadside trimming or vegetation management can use this machine to reduce bulky branch waste on site. Its 5–6 tons/hour rated capacity and mobile wheel arrangement suit operations that need throughput rather than occasional light-duty chipping.
Agricultural estates and orchards: Farms and estates that generate regular pruning waste can use a branch crusher to reduce handling volumes after seasonal trimming. The chain-plate feed system is useful where material arrives in irregular bundles instead of evenly cut short pieces.
Forestry residue handling: Forestry and plantation operations often need to manage cut branches and offcuts left after harvesting or maintenance work. A diesel-powered chipper with electric start can support field use where grid power is limited or unavailable.
Wood-waste collection and transfer yards: Businesses that collect woody waste for consolidation can use the machine to reduce volume before transport or secondary processing. This can improve material handling efficiency even where the final use of the chipped output varies from site to site.
Municipal and institutional grounds maintenance: Public-sector grounds departments, campuses and large private estates can use it to process tree-maintenance waste generated across wide sites. The 15-inch aluminium alloy wheels and 215/75R15C tyres indicate a machine intended to be moved between work areas rather than fixed permanently in one place.
Biomass pre-processing operations: Where a project requires woody residues to be reduced before storage, drying or downstream conversion, this machine can serve as the initial size-reduction stage. Buyers should still confirm the discharge size and consistency required by the downstream process, because the published listing does not state output particle size.
Rural contractors serving multiple clients: Independent contractors working across farms, estates and worksites often need self-powered equipment that does not depend on site electricity. The 100-horsepower Weifang Huadong diesel engine, 65 L fuel tank and electric start suit that operating model.
Industrial housekeeping in wood-handling environments: Facilities that accumulate branch or wood-waste residues can use a machine like this to reduce stockpile volume and improve site order. The digital monitoring display supports operators who need basic condition information during long working shifts.
Technical specifications
The table below summarises the verified specifications for the Afrimart-listed YIBAO 1000–100 chain-plate conveying feed branch crusher.
| Specification | Verified value | Buyer note |
|---|---|---|
| Brand / product name | Wood Chipper Machine | Use this name together with the unit type when requesting a quotation. |
| Afrimart SKU | 1600755749298 | Quote the SKU to help Afrimart identify the exact listing. |
| Unit type | 1000–100 Chain-Plate Conveying Feed Branch Crusher with Diesel Engine Power System | This identifies the specific configuration described on the product page. |
| Rated processing capacity | 5–6 tons/hour | This is a rated figure; actual output can vary with branch size, species and feed conditions. |
| Engine | Weifang Huadong 100-horsepower diesel engine | Confirm the exact engine model and service-part support for your destination country. |
| Starting mode | Electric start | Buyers should confirm whether the battery is supplied installed and ready for commissioning. |
| Host rotation speed | 2600 r/min | r/min means revolutions per minute; this figure refers to the host rotation speed, not site productivity by itself. |
| Overall dimensions (L × W × H) | 4200 × 1700 × 2400 mm | Use these operating dimensions for transport and site access planning. |
| Feed chain plate dimensions (L × W) | 1500 × 560 mm | This helps indicate how material is presented to the machine. |
| Feed charge door dimensions | 1000 × 740 mm | Confirm loading method and operator access around this opening. |
| Feed throat dimensions | 450 × 380 mm | This is a key purchasing figure because it limits the cross-section of incoming material. |
| Feed roller diameter | 500 mm | Feed performance depends on material shape as well as roller size. |
| Rotor diameter | 500 mm | Rotor diameter is useful for comparing machine class and cutting assembly scale. |
| Blade configuration | 4 dynamic blades and 1 static blade | Confirm whether spare blades are included in the quoted scope. |
| Blade material | H12 alloy | Ask for blade replacement procedure and sharpening guidance for H12 alloy blades. |
| Blade length | 230 mm | This is relevant when planning future wear-part purchases. |
| Feed roller power source | Fluid motor | The listing identifies hydraulic feed-roller drive via a fluid motor. |
| Hydraulic oil tank volume | 35 L | Confirm the recommended hydraulic oil grade for the operating climate. |
| Diesel tank volume | 65 L | Fuel consumption per hour is not published, so request it for duty planning. |
| Battery | 24 V, 120 Ah | Ah means ampere-hour; confirm battery supply scope and replacement equivalent. |
| Generator power | 1500 W | W means watts; clarify what onboard electrical loads this generator supports. |
| Main power switch rating | 300 A | A means amperes; this figure matters for the electrical protection arrangement. |
| Feed control | Manual three-position control: Forward, Reverse and Stop | Useful for clearing jams and controlling feed manually when required. |
| Intelligent feeding system | Automatically stops feeding at high engine load and resumes feeding when load decreases; one-touch switching between automatic and manual modes with adjustable operating ranges | This is one of the machine’s key control features and should be confirmed in the quoted control package. |
| Digital monitoring display | Water temperature, oil temperature, oil pressure, voltage and cumulative usage time | Confirm display language and operator manual language if needed for your team. |
| Engine protection functions | High water temperature, high oil temperature and high oil pressure protection | Clarify whether protection gives warning, shutdown or both. |
| Emergency feed control | Stops the feed roller and returns it to its right-hand position | Buyers should request the exact emergency-control arrangement shown in the supplied machine. |
| Wheels | 15-inch aluminium alloy wheels | Confirm road-move limitations and whether local towing compliance applies. |
| Tyres | 215/75R15C | Verify tyre availability in the destination market for future replacement planning. |
Specifications may vary according to configuration and should be confirmed in Afrimart’s current written quotation, especially where buyers need project-critical details such as output chip size, engine model variant, supplied accessories and delivery scope.
What are the main operational benefits?
High-volume branch handling: The rated capacity of 5–6 tons/hour means the machine is positioned for substantial branch and wood-waste throughput rather than occasional domestic use. For contractors and estates, that supports faster clearance of accumulated woody residues.
Controlled feeding under variable load: The intelligent feeding system automatically pauses feeding at high engine load and restarts when load falls. That feature can help reduce sudden overload events when branch thickness or density changes during operation.
Better handling of irregular material: A 1500 × 560 mm chain-plate feed, combined with a 500 mm feed roller, is suited to feeding awkward branch material more positively than simple gravity entry alone. This matters when input is uneven, forked or bundled.
Wear-focused cutting design: The cutting system uses 4 dynamic blades and 1 static blade made from H12 alloy, with each blade 230 mm long. For buyers, that gives a clear basis for planning wear-part stocking, sharpening routines and future blade replacement.
Independent field operation: The Weifang Huadong 100-horsepower diesel engine, electric start and 65 L diesel tank make the machine suitable for sites where dependable grid power is not available. That is particularly relevant for remote agricultural, forestry and contracting work.
Operator visibility of machine condition: The digital display shows water temperature, oil temperature, oil pressure, voltage and cumulative usage time. This gives operators and maintenance teams basic real-time information to watch machine condition during long shifts.
Mobility between work areas: The machine’s 15-inch aluminium alloy wheels and 215/75R15C tyres support relocation between operating points. For organisations covering large estates or multiple sites, mobility can be as important as cutting performance.
Why does this equipment matter for African industry?
Across many African markets, branch and wood-waste handling is not a minor housekeeping issue. It affects transport efficiency, site cleanliness, disposal costs and the practical use of locally available biomass resources. A machine designed for 5–6 tons/hour reduction can support more organised handling of woody residues in agriculture, forestry, estates, contracting and decentralised processing.
Its diesel power system is particularly relevant in locations where electricity supply is limited, unstable or unavailable at field sites. In many rural and peri-urban operating environments, self-powered equipment broadens where work can be done and reduces dependence on fixed infrastructure.
The machine also matters where local value addition depends on basic pre-processing. Reducing bulky branches into more manageable output can make transport, storage and downstream use more practical. The exact end use will differ by business model and country, but the underlying industrial value is the same: less bulky waste, more controllable material flow.
African operating conditions are diverse, so the same machine may serve different purposes. In one market it may support orchards and estate maintenance; in another it may fit contractor-led land clearing or wood-waste consolidation. What remains consistent is the importance of confirming the exact configuration, wear-part support and service plan for the destination environment.
What should buyers confirm before ordering?
- Required hourly throughput against the rated 5–6 tons/hour
- Expected branch sizes relative to the 450 × 380 mm feed throat
- Typical input type: branches, mixed wood waste or both
- Acceptable output size for the next handling or processing stage
- Whether the quoted machine includes the exact diesel engine stated
- Feed mode required: manual only, automatic/manual switching, or both
- Blade set supplied with machine
- Spare blades and sharpening plan
- Hydraulic oil grade for local climate
- Fuel consumption estimate at expected load
- Battery supply scope and replacement specification
- Generator function and what onboard loads it supports
- Transport dimensions and access route to site
- Space needed around the 4200 × 1700 × 2400 mm machine
- Ground conditions and parking or operating surface
- Mobility requirements between sites
- Tyre and wheel support in the destination country
- Operator training scope
- Digital display language and documentation language
- Preventive maintenance schedule
- Recommended spare-parts package
- Warranty coverage and exclusions
- Delivery scope, commissioning and handover responsibilities
- Emergency-stop and protection functions in the supplied unit
- Any local towing, road-move or workplace safety requirements
The most consequential unstated figure for many buyers is the output chip or shred size, because it determines whether the machine fits the downstream handling or processing plan. Buyers should request a current technical datasheet or written quotation that states the output specification and complete supply scope.
How to source Wood Chipper Machine Drum Rotary Chipper Farm Machinery Wood Chipper Shredder Motor Diesel Engine Provided through Afrimart
Afrimart can help buyers match this machine to the intended duty and confirm the exact configuration before order placement. For serious procurement, the best approach is to provide project information early so the quotation reflects the real application rather than the headline listing alone.
When requesting a quotation, provide:
- Required capacity
- Intended application
- Input materials
- Project location and country
- Available utilities
- Required accessories
- Installation and training requirements
- Target project date
Request a quotation for Wood Chipper Machine YIBAO I Price Drum Rotary Chipper Farm Machinery Wood Chipper Shredder Motor Diesel Engine Provided through Afrimart. If you prefer a direct email route for an enquiry pack, you can also contact [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
What is the Wood Chipper Machine YIBAO designed to process?
It is designed to process branches and wood waste. The published machine description identifies it specifically as a branch crusher for woody material reduction, rather than a general-purpose shredder for plastics, metals or mixed municipal waste.
What is the rated capacity of this YIBAO wood chipper?
The verified rated processing capacity is 5–6 tons per hour. Buyers should treat that as a rated figure for the stated machine configuration and request confirmation of expected output under their own material conditions, because branch size and feed consistency affect real operating performance.
What feed opening does the machine have?
The published dimensions include a 1000 × 740 mm feed charge door and a 450 × 380 mm feed throat. For procurement decisions, the feed throat is especially important because it gives the clearest verified indication of the maximum incoming material cross-section the machine is built to accept.
Does this wood chipper use electric power or diesel power?
It uses diesel power. The listed power unit is a Weifang Huadong 100-horsepower diesel engine, and the machine starts by electric start using a 24 V, 120 Ah battery system. This arrangement suits sites where utility power may not be readily available.
How does the automatic feeding system work?
The intelligent feeding system automatically stops feeding when engine load becomes high and resumes feeding when the load decreases. The machine also supports one-touch switching between automatic and manual feeding modes, with adjustable operating ranges, plus manual Forward, Reverse and Stop feed control.
Is the machine suitable for mobile or field use?
Yes, it is configured for mobile use rather than fixed indoor installation only. Verified features supporting that include the diesel engine power system, electric start, 15-inch aluminium alloy wheels and 215/75R15C tyres. Buyers should still confirm any towing or road-move requirements that apply in their operating area.
What maintenance points should buyers plan for?
Buyers should plan around blade wear, hydraulic oil management, engine servicing, tyre support and routine monitoring of the display readings for water temperature, oil temperature, oil pressure and voltage. Because the listing does not publish maintenance intervals, it is important to request the operation and maintenance manual with the quotation.
What should I send Afrimart to get an accurate quotation?
Send the required capacity, intended application, input materials, project country, available utilities, needed accessories, installation or training requirements and target project date. That information helps Afrimart check whether the listed 1000–100 chain-plate conveying feed branch crusher matches the duty and supply scope you need.
Sources and technical review
- Afrimart product page: https://afrimart.co.za/product/wood-chipper-machine-yibao-i-price-drum-rotary-chipper-farm-machinery-wood-chipper-shredder-motor-diesel-engine-provided
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (machine guarding guidance): https://www.osha.gov/machine-guarding
- International Labour Organization, occupational safety and health resources: https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/safety-and-health-at-work/lang--en/index.htm
