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Vermeer BC1500 Brush Chipper

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Overview

The Vermeer BC1500 brush chipper uses a precision-balanced 22.5-in (57.2-cm) drum with two 5-in x 8-in (12.7-cm x 20.3-cm) A8 double-sided knives to chip through material up to 15 in (38.1 cm). Powered by a Tier 4 Final Cummins diesel engine and a PSI 5.7L gas engine, the BC1500 can handle the toughest of material with ease.

Specifications
Model
BC1500 Brush Chipper
Category Name
Equipment
Year
2024
Sale Type
New
Manufacturer
Vermeer
dimensions
Width
86 in (218.4 cm)
Height
104 in (264.2 cm)
Sound Power
125
Weight - Engine Option One
7800 lbs (3538 kg)
Length With Winch (Additional)
13 in (33 cm)
Length - Feed Table Up, Tongue In
179 in (454.7 cm)
Tongue Weight - Engine Option One
940 lbs (426.4 kg)
Length - Table Down, Tongue Extended
217 in (551.2 cm)
operational
Diameter
1.5 in (3.8 cm)
Thickness
26.1 in (66.3 cm)
Reset Method
Green Hold to Run Button
Actuation Force
34 lbs (15.4 kg)
Weight With Shaft
1160 lbs (526.2 kg)
Material Thickness
11 in (27.9 cm)
Infeed Table Length
60.5 in (153.7 cm)
Infeed Hopper Height
35 in (88.9 cm)
Weight Of Feed Roller
350 lbs (158.8 kg)
Actuation Force (BFSB)
34 lbs (15.4 kg)
Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter
2 in (5.1 cm)
Feed Roller Minimum Distance To Drum
5 in (12.7 cm)
features & options

Features

Bottom Feed Stop Bar
Directional Control Yes
Flow Control Yes
Four Position Feed Control Bar
Replaceable Threaded Knife Block Yes
Toolbox Description

Options

Air Cleaner - 2-stage dry
Air Cleaner - 2-stage dry with safety element
Alternator - 135 amps
Alternator - 70 Amp
Belt Idler/Tensioner - Spring-loaded
Belt Type - 5V
Bore - 2.4 in (6.2 cm)
Clutch Drive Engagement - Manual
Clutch Drive Engagement - Manual lever
Clutch Type - 13" spring loaded clutch
Clutch Type - Automotive-style
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) - 5 gal (18.9 L)
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) - 5.5 gal (20.8 L)
Cooling Medium - Liquid
Dynamic Capacity - 31400 lbs (14242.8 kg)
Extended Warranty - Optional
Fan - 18.7 suction
Fan - 22" (55.9 cm) suction
Fuel Tank Capacity - 45 gal (170.3 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity - 50 gal (189.3 L)
Fuel Type - Diesel
Fuel Type - Gasoline
Gross Horsepower (Maximum) - 130 hp (96.9 kw)
Gross Horsepower (Maximum) - 165 hp (123 kw)
Hydraulic Chute Controls - Optional
Make and Model - Cummins QSF3.8L T4F - 130 hp
Make and Model - PSI 5.7L
Manufacturer - Linkbelt
Max Fuel Consumption - 11.7 gph (44.3 lph)
Maximum Angle of Continuous Operation - 20 deg
Number of Bearings - 2
Number of Cylinders - 4
Number of Cylinders - 8
Oil Filter - Spin-on
Oil Volume with Filter - 13.6 qt (12.9 L)
Oil Volume with Filter - 5 qt (4.7 L)
Preventive Maintenance - Optional
Recommended Oil - API
Recommended Oil - API CJ-4 or ACEA-E9
Remote Control - Tree Commander Remote Control Optional
Special Paint - Optional
Static Capacity - 53500 lbs (24267.2 kg)
Torque (Max) - 300 ft-lb (406.7 Nm)
Torque (Max) - 360 ft-lb (488.1 Nm)
Type - Spherical roller

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