Product Features
CAPACITY
The WC46 operates on tractors with 15 to 30 HP at the PTO. It has a large 19” x 18.5” (48 cm x 47 cm) infeed hopper opening that tapers down to a 4” x 6” (10 cm x 15 cm) opening where the 6" (15 cm) diameter roller grabs the branches and feeds them through the chipper. Branches as small as ¼” (6 mm) diameter and as large as 4” (10 cm) diameter can be fed through the WC46. To chip full 4” (10 cm) diameter logs at full infeed speed, a tractor with over 20 HP at the PTO is required.
HYDRAULIC INFEED SYSTEM
Branches are pulled into the WC46 with the 6" (15 cm) diameter infeed roller. The roller is hydraulically driven by the chipper's self-contained hydraulic system, and the hydraulic pump is belt driven from the main flywheel shaft. The infeed roller is adjustable in direction and speed, making it easy to feed branches of all shapes and sizes. The roller down pressure may be adjusted via two large springs, ensuring it grabs branches and easily pulls them in, eliminating the need for manual feeding.
FLYWHEEL
The dynamically balanced 18” (46 cm) diameter, 3/4” (2 cm) thick solid steel flywheel runs on a 2” (5 cm) diameter shaft, supported by 2 industrial and greaseable flanged bearings. It features four CNC-machined pockets to hold the reversible blades. The flywheel features four large fan blade paddles that spin at over 540 RPM.
FLYWHEEL LOCKING PIN
No more unsafe blade changes with the Woodland Mills flywheel locking pin. The WC46 features a flywheel locking pin that makes blade changes or flywheel maintenance convenient and safe. The pin simply fits into a series of holes that are positioned so every blade can be easily accessed while being changed or reversed.
REVERSIBLE CHIPPER BLADES
The WC46 chipper utilizes four high-quality hardened steel reversible chipper blades. These blades are 90 degrees apart, and can be reversed to take advantage of having two cutting edges on each blade. The blades are held onto the flywheel with four countersunk M10 bolts and locking nuts. Blades can be changed very quickly, thanks to the clamshell flywheel housing design. Simply undo one bolt and the upper flywheel housing rotates open, providing full access to the flywheel and chipper blades.
FOLDING INFEED CHUTE
The infeed chute on the WC46 wood chipper has a large 19” x 18.5” (48 cm x 47 cm) opening, making it easy to feed branches. The infeed chute can also be folded up to decrease the footprint of the chipper during transport or storage.
INFEED OPENING
The opening in the flywheel housing is 4” x 6” (10 cm x 15 cm), making it capable of accepting branches with several limbs.
DISCHARGE CHUTE
The discharge chute was designed to rotate 360 degrees by simply rotating it with the two handles to the desired angle. This makes it possible to direct the wood chips in any direction, regardless of the location of the chipper. The end of the chute stands at 66” (1.7 m) off the ground, making it easy to direct the wood chips into the back of a truck or trailer. A rotating deflector is located at the end of the discharge chute, allowing further control of the location of the wood chips. Simply point it straight for maximum distance or angled down to deflect the chips directly down to the ground or into a trailer.
QUICK HITCH COMPATIBLE
The WC46 has a Category 1, 3-point hitch system that is designed to work with tractors rated at 15-30 PTO horsepower. It’s also quick hitch compatible, allowing for faster, easier hookups so you can get to work sooner.
PTO SHAFT INCLUDED
The PTO shaft, complete with shear pin, is included with the WC46 chipper.
ASSEMBLY
The WC46 chipper arrives in a steel crate and can be up and running in as little as one hour. The infeed chute and discharge chute are removed during shipping to eliminate the possibility of damage. The chipper will require 4.5 gallons (17L) of ISO 32 hydraulic oil in the tank, which is not included, but can be purchased at most farm or hardware stores. Lastly, attach the PTO shaft that comes included and trim it to length for your tractor, as per the manual if required.
Specifications
Manuals and Drawings
Shipping and Pick-up
Woodland Mills strives to make your shopping experience easy. We want to get your equipment to you as soon as possible. Once you place your order, you can trust that our customer service and delivery partners take care to ensure the best experience possible.
Shipping Weight: 648 lb (294 kg)
Remote locations and regions are excluded from flat rate shipping. If you are in a remote rural area, our sales staff will contact you to review additional shipping costs.
Warranty
At Woodland Mills, we put our customers first. If you have any questions about a product you purchased, you can contact us at 1-855-476-6455. The WC46 is backed by the 3-year Woodland Mills warranty (excludes wearing parts and cosmetic damage).
Financing
We've partnered with RBC to make it easy to finance your Woodland Mills products. PayPlan by RBC™ offers easy and affordable financing for transactions from $300 to $10,000 CAD with fair rates and no prepayment penalties. With PayPlan by RBC™, you can buy now and pay for your purchase with monthly payments at competitive interest rates. You can also prepay at any time without penalty. Applying is easy, and you can get a decision in seconds with no obligation to buy. Checking your rate won't affect your credit score, and your personal data is safe and encrypted. Select PayPlan by RBC™ at checkout to see if you qualify.
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FAQs
We usually recommend going with the biggest chipper your tractor can handle. Start by checking the horsepower at your tractor’s PTO, then match it up with the compatible chipper models.
If your budget allows, go for the highest capacity chipper that works with your tractor's horsepower, ensuring your tractor can safely lift it. That way, you’ll be able to chip the largest material possible with the equipment you already have.
At the end of the day, the right chipper is the one that balances power, compatibility, and what you need it to handle.
Single flywheel chippers use one flywheel to both chip and throw material. That means it has to strike a balance between chipping power and airflow. It works well, but with light or leafy material, you may need to mix in heavier branches to keep it moving through the chip stream.
Our patended twin flywheel design separates the functions of chipping and throwing. One flywheel chips at the ideal speed for powerful chipping, while the second flywheel spins twice as fast to create strong airflow and throw chips farther. This allows it to handle light or leafy material more reliably, no mixing required.
Bottom line: twin flywheel means less prep, smoother operation, and better performance with all types of material.
Gas-powered wood chippers don’t need a tractor, so they’re more mobile. Many of our customers tow them behind an ATV to reach spots a tractor can’t or if they have multiple properties that the chipper will be used on. They’re great if you need flexibility and more mobility.
While gas chippers have great mobility, PTO-powered chippers typically offer more power. Running a chipper attached to your tractor means you'll have one less engine to maintain on your property. They often feature higher capacities because they're driven by your tractor's horsepower.
So the decision to choose gas or PTO power is mainly about deciding between mobility and cost, versus capacity and time saving. If you need help deciding, feel free to reach out to our customer service team and see what they suggest.
Our gravity-assist infeed system relies on the steep angle of the chute to naturally guide larger materials into the chipper, requiring you to push or assist some smaller material in. Once the material is engaged with the flywheel, the 3-blade design facilitates a smooth and consistent draw. However, the amount of effort needed to assist material in can vary depending on the type and size of what you're chipping.
On the other hand, our hydraulic infeed system features an infeed roller that actively grabs and pulls material into the chipper making for a very effiicent process. It also provides a consistent feeding action and allows all types of materials to be handled in the same way, regardless of shape, weight or size. Also featuring forward, netural and reverse feeding directions with variable speeds, this system is typically considered a superior feeding system over gravity-assist infeed systems.
Both systems are effective, and the choice often depends on budget, the types of material you expect to process most often as well as on how hands-on you'd like to be during material preparation before chipping, etc.
Many of our customers will use their wood chippers commercially, using them to chip material for their tree care businesses or to clean up neighboring properties to make some cash on the side.
We’re all for it. We love seeing our equipment help people grow their businesses and put their machines to work.
We design our chippers to be easy to use and easy to maintain. Like any machine, there are a few key things to keep an eye on:
• Bearings require regular greasing
• Belts and the bed plate should be checked and adjusted
• Blades will need sharpening or replacement over time
Your owner’s manual has a step-by-step guide, so be sure to follow that for the best results. Keeping up with routine maintenance will keep your chipper running like a champ.
Your chipper shows up mostly assembled, with just a few final steps left to get it ready. For most, it takes about two hours to finish the build.
Every step is clearly laid out in the manual, so setup’s pretty straightforward. We have invested alot of time in creating easy to follow manuals to ensure the instructions don't leave you scratching your head. Before you know it, you’ll be up and running and ready to chip.
Note: Your manual is included in the black tube on the machine and can also be viewed in PDF format here.