Crary Bear Cat CH5540 5 Inch PTO Wood Chipper – 25–45 HP PTO Input Power Range

The Crary Bearcat CH5540 is a powerful 5-inch PTO-driven wood chipper designed for utility tractor owners who need serious chipping capability for demanding property, agricultural, and forestry tasks. Built with a heavy-duty steel disc, commercial-grade chipper blades, and a wide-feed hopper, this chipper delivers exceptional material throughput and clean, consistent chip production. Ideal for farms, ranches, landscaping crews, and municipal users, the CH5540 connects directly to your tractor’s Category 1 3-point hitch and 540 RPM PTO, making it a reliable and efficient solution for year-round debris and vegetation management.

KEY FEATURES

• 5-Inch Chipping Capacity: Efficiently chips branches and limbs up to 5 inches in diameter.
• 140 lb Heavy-Duty Rotor: A 20" x 1.25" dynamically balanced steel disc delivers exceptional chipping force and smooth operation.
• Four Reversible Blades: Heat-treated and fully reversible chipper blades extend working life and maintain cutting efficiency.
• Large Feed Hopper: Oversized 28" x 28" hopper allows for easy feeding of bulky branches and irregular materials.
• Chipper Throat Opening: 5.6" x 6.8" throat helps reduce trimming and accepts small side branches with ease.
• 360° Rotating Discharge Chute: Direct chips exactly where you need them for efficient collection or dispersal.
• Category 1, 3-Point Hitch: Easily mounts to most utility tractors for fast setup and convenience.
• PTO-Driven: Designed for tractors running a standard 540 RPM PTO.
• Rugged Construction: Built with commercial-grade steel components for long-term durability.

APPLICATIONS / USE CASES

• Farm & Ranch Maintenance: Reduce brush, trimmings, and fallen limbs into compact, manageable chips.
• Forestry & Woodland Management: Ideal for trail clearing, fence-line preparation, and storm cleanup.
• Municipal & Park Maintenance: Perfect for maintaining public spaces, parklands, and roadways.
• Professional Landscaping: Convert waste material into usable mulch for gardens, beds, and erosion control.
• Acreage & Property Owners: A dependable solution for large properties requiring regular vegetation management.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Crary Bearcat CH5540 PTO Wood Chipper
• 140 lb dynamically balanced rotor
• Four reversible heat-treated chipper blades
• 28" x 28" feed hopper
• 360° rotating discharge chute
• Category 1 3-point hitch connection
• Operator’s manual
• PTO Dolly Wheel Kit (Set of 4) (Optional)
• Low Profile Discharge Chute Kit (Optional)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• PTO Input Power Range: 25 - 45 hp
• Max Chipping Capacity: 5"
• Chute Opening: 28" x 28"
• Chute Throat: 5.6" x 6.8"
• Rotor Size/Weight: 20" x 1.25"/140 lbs
• Chipping Blades: 4 Reversible Heat-treated
• Drive Type: Double-Banded Belt
• Feed System: Gravity/Self Feed
• Dimensions L x W x H: 50" x 45" x 83"
• Weight: 600 lbs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

1. What tractor size do I need to operate this chipper?
The CH5540 requires a tractor with 25–45 PTO horsepower, running a standard 540 RPM PTO.

2. Can it handle fresh or wet wood?
Yes. The heavy-duty rotor and wide throat opening allow efficient chipping of wet, stringy, or irregular material.

3. How often do blades need maintenance?
The chipper uses four reversible blades. Once one edge dulls, the blade can be flipped for double lifespan before sharpening is needed.

4. Does the discharge chute rotate?
Yes, the 6-inch chute rotates 360 degrees, making chip placement easy whether you're blowing into a trailer, pile, or bed.

5. Is assembly or additional hardware required?
Most units require minimal assembly. You will need a compatible Category 1 tractor and PTO shaft (depending on setup) to operate the chipper.