Crary Bear Cat CH8540 9 Inch PTO Wood Chipper - 35-60 HP PTO Input Power Range

The Crary® Bear Cat® CH8540 is a heavy-duty 9-inch PTO-driven wood chipper engineered for farmers, acreage owners, golf courses, municipalities, and forestry professionals who need a robust, high-capacity chipping solution. Designed for tractors with 35–60 HP PTO rating, this chipper transforms large branches, logs, and debris into clean wood chips quickly and efficiently. With a massive 275 lb dynamically balanced disc, reversible blades, and a 360° rotating discharge chute, the CH8540 delivers commercial-grade performance and durability for demanding everyday use.

KEY FEATURES

• High-Capacity 9" Chipping: Handles logs and branches up to 9 inches in diameter for professional-grade material processing.
• Heavy-Duty Rotor: 30" x 1.25" thick, 275 lb dynamically balanced steel disc provides tremendous chipping power and smooth operation.
• Four Reversible Chipper Blades: Heat-treated and reversible for extended service life and reduced downtime.
• Adjustable 4-Sided Anvil: Ensures precise cutting geometry and consistent chip quality over long-term use.
• Self-Feed or Hydraulic Feed Options: Choose the feed system that best matches your workflow and material types.
• Large Infeed Opening: Wide feed throat simplifies feeding bulky branches and reduces the need for trimming.
• 360° Rotating Discharge Chute: 8-inch round chute allows chip flow to be directed into trucks, trailers, or piles with ease.
• Three-Point Hitch Mount: Quick hookup to your tractor for fast setup and immediate jobsite productivity.
• Durable Plate-Steel Construction: Built for hundreds of hours of rugged commercial or agricultural use.
• Easy Maintenance: Hinged disc cover provides full access to blades and rotor for fast servicing.

APPLICATIONS / USE CASES

• Agriculture & Farming: Turn orchard waste, prunings, and storm debris into manageable wood chips.
• Forestry & Land Management: Ideal for brush clearing, trail maintenance, and vegetation control.
• Golf Courses & Parks: Maintain tidy landscapes by processing branches and tree trimmings onsite.
• Municipal & Public Works: Suitable for roadside cleanup, storm recovery, and maintenance crews.
• Acreage & Property Owners: Efficiently dispose of large branches and produce useful mulch.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Crary Bearcat CH8540 9" PTO Wood Chipper
• Four Reversible Chipper Blades (Installed)
• 360° Rotating 8" Discharge Chute
• Adjustable 4-Sided Anvil
• Operator’s Manual
• 9 Inch PTO Stand Extension Kit (Optional)
• PTO Dolly Wheel Kit (Set of 4) (Optional)
• Low Profile Discharge Chute Kit (Optional)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• PTO Input Power Range: 35 - 60 hp
• Max Chipping Capacity: 9" Max capacity and infeed opening
• Chute Opening: 31" x 31"
• Chute Throat: 9" x 9"
• Rotor Size/Weight: 30" x 1.25"/275 lbs
• Chipping Blades: 4 Reversible Heat-treated
• Drive Type: Triple-Banded Belt
• Feed System: Gravity/Self Feed
• Dimensions L x W x H: 53" x 49" x 93"
• Weight: 886 lbs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What tractor horsepower is required to operate the CH8540?
This chipper is designed for tractors with a PTO horsepower rating between 35 and 60 HP.

2. Does the unit come with hydraulic feed?
The CH8540 can be configured with either self-feed or hydrostatic hydraulic feed, depending on the operator’s preference and application.

3. How often do the chipper blades need sharpening?
Because the blades are reversible and heat-treated, they offer long service life. Sharpening or replacement intervals depend on usage and wood type.

4. Can the discharge chute be rotated?
Yes, the 8-inch discharge chute rotates 360 degrees for precise chip placement into piles, trucks, or trailers.

5. What maintenance access is provided?
A hinged disc cover allows easy access to the rotor, blades, and anvil for cleaning, blade changes, and routine inspection.