3point wood chipper

[tb1137]

I have a Kubota BX 25 that we use with a backhoe , but also several attachments using the 3 point. Currently we have a need to keep the backhoe on the tractor but also need to use our wood chipper that uses the 3 point. My question is, is there a way to run the wood chipper off some sort of gasoline engine? If so, what would be the set up? thanks

 

[InTheWoods]

No offense intended, but to my way of thinking, the fact that you're having to ask the question means that, for you, the answer is 'no'.

CAN it be done? Sure. But how big of a design/build project are you up for?

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

I have a Kubota BX 25 that we use with a backhoe , but also several attachments using the 3 point. Currently we have a need to keep the backhoe on the tractor but also need to use our wood chipper that uses the 3 point. My question is, is there a way to run the wood chipper off some sort of gasoline engine? If so, what would be the set up? thanks

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[Russell King]

It sounds like you need to rent a tractor to power the existing chipper or rent a wood chipper that is gas or diesel powered.

If you rent a chipper you can get one with a large capacity and make fast work of the chipping requirements.

 

[Edke6bnl]

I have always thought along the lines of taking a gas operating chipper and powerong it with the tractor 3 point.

 

[mikester]

My question is, is there a way to run the wood chipper off some sort of gasoline engine? If so, what would be the set up? thanks

First, buy an old rear wheel drive Chevette.
Jack the rear wheels off the ground and use cinder blocks to block your jacks. Remove the rear wheels. Now weld a seven spline PTO shaft to the rear brake drum. Make sure it's centred on the drum. Now park the chipper close enough that you can re-use a PTO shaft to couple the chevette to the chipper. Now start the chevette and put it in gear. Use a cinderblock on the gas pedal to control the chipper speed.

Bonus points if you use duct tape.

Post pics on the forum, there is a weekly prize given out to the best project.

 

[NCL4701]

Input for a 3 point chipper is normally 540 RPM. That’s likely to complicate powering with a dedicated engine unless you come up with a gearbox or belt drive setup to step down the crankshaft RPM to 540. Depending on the specific gas engine it would likely be a reduction of between 7:1 and 6:1. That’s probably going to be a rather daunting fabrication project.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

I can't think of a viable way of accomplishing this.

However, on the "bright side", you have just proven the point for some people who make the argument "against" PTO powered wood chippers.

I have no "dog in that fight" though......