Product Description

Farmer Helper | Self-Feeding Wood Chipper | Model FH-BX42 | Feed Capacity 4"x10" | Rotor 25" | Cat-I Hitch | Horsepower 15 To 45 HP | For Tractors

DESCRIPTION

The Farmer Helper FH-BX42 Wood Chipper is a powerful, self-feeding tool designed to tackle branches, brush, and garden waste with ease. Its high-grade hardened steel blades and heavy-duty rotor provide exceptional chipping performance, making it a perfect addition to any small to mid-sized tractor setup.

With its self-feeding angled hopper and adjustable exit chute, the BX42 allows for effortless operation and precise chip placement. Its powder-coated finish ensures durability, while its compact design makes it easy to store and transport. Built for tractors ranging from 15-45 HP, this chipper delivers the power and reliability needed for efficient yard and farm maintenance.

Key Features

• Handles branches up to 4 inches in diameter, making it ideal for clearing thick brush, tree limbs, and pruning debris with ease.
• Compatible with tractors from 15 to 45 HP PTO, making it a versatile match for compact, sub-compact, and mid-sized tractors.
• Self-feeding gravity feed system pulls material into the chipper using a sloped hopper and powerful flywheel no need to push or force branches manually.
• Powered entirely by your tractor’s 540 RPM PTO, eliminating the need for a separate engine, fuel, or maintenance headaches.
• Built with a heavy-duty 25” flywheel (80 lbs) that generates strong momentum to power through dense wood and reduce clogging.
• Features 4 reversible high-carbon tool steel blades for extended life, efficient cutting, and reduced downtime for sharpening or replacement.
• 300° rotating discharge chute with adjustable deflector allows precise control over where chips land direct them into beds, piles, or trailers.
• Integrated air intake vents increase blower force, projecting chips up to 20 feet for easy dispersal even in windy or uneven areas.
• Twig-breaker paddles behind the blades ensure finer, more consistent chip size by further breaking down material after initial cut.
• Folds down to a compact size of 40" L x 42" W x 60" H with the feed hopper folded ideal for storage in sheds or trailers.
• Durable, powder-coated steel construction stands up to tough outdoor conditions and heavy use on the farm, field, or homestead.
• Designed for Category I 3-point hitch, compatible with a wide range of common tractor models including Kubota, John Deere, and Mahindra.
• Includes a PTO driveline with shear bolt protection for safety and to prevent damage during overload conditions.
• Lightweight for a PTO chipper at 423 lbs, yet robust enough to handle serious wood chipping needs without compromising stability.
• Perfect for firewood prep, trail clearing, storm cleanup, and property maintenance get more done with fewer trips to the burn pile.

Detailed Specifications

Manuals & Documents

The Product Manual

General Warranty Info:

• Ripping It Outdoors works closely with our manufacturers to supply and support your products warranty needs as best as possible!
• The majority of products come with a manufacturer represented warranty against manufacturing defects for at least a 12 month period after the date of sale.
• Expendable components and "wear parts" including but not limited to blades, knives, teeth, oil, chain sprockets, skid shoes, knife mounting discs, and similar components are usually excluded from manufacturer warranties.
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