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EQUIPMENT FOCUS Chippers EQUIPMENT FOCUS Bandit SVC "Screen Vacuum Chipper" for biomass applications The all-new Bandit Screen Vacuum Chipper (SVC) is the first of a new line of Bandit chippers designed to pro- duce specifically sized wood chips for biomass applications. The Bandit SVC utilizes greater knife adjustment and interchangeable screens to produce a highly uniform product with virtually no oversized chips. Depending on the configuration, the Bandit SVC can create a multitude of chip sizes to address the specific needs of various end users. Its unique vacuum throwing system draws chips from the screen and forcibly sends them through a special top-load discharge chute designed to load open-top trailers. Cub Cadet chipper shredder The Cub Cadet upright chipper shredder offers the following advantages: • Cuts fast and efficiently to give you finer wood chips and refined yard debris. • 2-way feed system makes fast work of large or small debris. • Up to a 2-inch chipping capacity. • 12-inch hardened-steel shredding blade. • Standard tow hitch for easy transportation. • 5-bushel capacity collection bag. Echo Bear Cat CH6730H The Echo Bear Cat CH6730H chipper is a great investment for tree service companies. This high-quality chipper can easily create mulch and wood chips using tree limbs and logs up to a 6-inch diameter. The CH6730H comes equipped with 4 reversible heated chipper blades and a 4-sided adjustable anvil, allowing for the blades to main- tain a sharper cutting edge longer, thus cutting back on repairs and blade replacement costs. MacKissic SC262-18VEMC Chip-N-Shred The SC262-18VEMC Chip-N-Shred's 4-inch chipping system coupled with 48 free-swinging reversible hammers provide an effective combination of chipping and shredding for the professional user. Powered by an 18-hp. Vanguard engine with electric start, the SC262 features a rotor engagement system with load-free starting and overload protection plus independent, Flexride suspension for smoother highway towability. Additional non-high- way and tractor-powered shredder-chippers are also available. Morbark Beever M15R The Morbark Beever M15R features the powerful TorqMax dual feed wheel compression system, which generates more than 6,600 lb/ft of material pulling force. The unit is pre-plumbed and outfitted for the easy installation of most aftermarket components. The M15R's 30-inch-diameter 4-knife cutting system with replaceable knife holders makes 2 full cuts per revolution. The 30-inch-diameter chambered air impeller system increases chip throwing velocity and aids in discharging light, leafy material. The M15R's bearing-style pivot assembly contours the radius of the drum, increasing down pressure efficiency and reducing feed wheel dead space. 22 Arbor Age / April 2012 www.arborage.com