Wood Chippers (8 items found)

Whether you're doing heavy labor for work or you're simply looking to clean up a large expanse of your backyard, having a wood chipper or wood shredder handy can save you valuable time and money. Along with clearing your yard or workspace of debris and trees, chippers and shredders can also create healthy mulch to add to your garden area. Shop Ace Hardware to find the best wood chipper shredder for your needs.

What Are Wood Chippers?

Wood chippers do what their name implies: they make woodchips by breaking down larger pieces of wood into smaller pieces. They are large and heavy but are often designed with wheels to make transport easy. Most wood chippers are gas-powered.

They can be helpful tools for construction workers, people with large backyards, or homeowners taking on yard reconfiguration on their own. Used properly, they can keep your yard clean and make quick work of debris to get your outdoor space beautiful and pristine in a short amount of time.

How are Wood Shredders Different?

Wood shredders are similar to wood chippers but they break down smaller organic materials like leaves and twigs while wood chippers handle larger branches. However, a dual-purpose wood chipper shredder is a great option for the dedicated DIYer. Combining the best of both tools, you can handle a range of debris to in no time.

Benefits of Using Wood Chippers

Aside from keeping a tidy yard, a wood chipper shredder provides a host of benefits. It presents the option to reuse the debris around your yard, allowing for an eco-friendly alternative to burning. With the byproduct of your wood debris, you can create mulch for healthier garden beds and plant growth. Simpler still, wood chippers allow for easier removal of debris, making outdoor cleanup a breeze. Make your wood chipping more manageable with the help of a chainsaw.

What to Look for in a Wood Chipper

To get the most of your wood chipper shredder, look for these features:

• Horsepower: Most homeowners don't need a high horsepower model wood chipper, but if you're using your machine as a pro, more horsepower can mean a more efficient operation.
• Chipper capacity: Pay attention to the capacity of your chipper. If you need to get rid of extremely large branches and pieces of yard debris, it’s important that your chipper can handle the load.
• Reduction ratio:This number describes how efficient a wood chipper will be in converting organic material into smaller, easy-to-handle amounts of waste.
• Tow bar: As well as strong, durable wheels, a tow bar or hitch post can make transporting your machine across larger yards or worksites considerably easier.

Shop Wood Chippers at Ace Hardware

Along with wood chippers to help make yard work more manageable, Ace also offers a host of other outdoor power equipment for all your outdoor needs. Browse log splitters, hedge trimmers and more. Shop online today or stop by your local Ace Hardware today to learn more about our heavy-duty outdoor machines. Whether you’re a construction worker, gardening professional or a homeowner, find the right equipment for your needs at Ace today.