Crary Bear Cat CH5540H 5 Inch PTO Hydraulic Wood Chipper - 25-45 HP PTO Input Power Range, DDC

The Crary® Bear Cat® CH5540H is a professional-grade 5-inch PTO-driven hydraulic wood chipper engineered for landowners, farmers, municipalities, and commercial operators who demand high efficiency, rugged construction, and advanced feed control technology. Designed for tractors with a 25–45 HP PTO range, this model features a Digital Display Controller (DDC), a heavy-duty hydraulic feed system, and robust chipping components built to handle demanding applications. With a large hopper, reversible blades, and auto-adjusting feed control, the CH5540H delivers exceptional chipping performance in a compact, tractor-powered package.

KEY FEATURES

• Heavy-Duty Rotor: 20" x 1.25", 140 lb dynamically balanced steel rotor equipped with four reversible heat-treated chipper blades for long service life.
• Large Feed Hopper: Spacious 28" x 28" hopper with a 5.7" x 7" throat opening easily accepts branches with side limbs.
• 360° Rotating Discharge Chute: Direct chips exactly where you need them for efficient loading and cleanup.
• DDC Digital Display Controller: Movable sunlight-readable TFT screen with soft key navigation, maintenance reminders, diagnostic tools, multilingual UI, and monitoring capabilities.
• Intelligent AutoFeed System: Automatically pauses feeding when rotor RPM drops, then resumes when optimal speed returns, protects wear parts and maximizes productivity.
• Instant Reverse Hydraulic Feed Roller: Quickly clear jams and maintain steady workflow.
• Hydraulic Feed System: Electronically controlled, providing smooth and consistent feeding in all material types.
• CE-Compliant Model Available: Meets international safety and compliance requirements.
• Built for Tractor Operators: Designed for PTO tractors operating between 25–45 HP.

APPLICATIONS / USE CASES

• Property Maintenance: Process fallen limbs, storm debris, and tree waste efficiently.
• Farm & Agricultural Operations: Ideal for managing orchard trimmings and fence line clearing.
• Municipal Work: Perfect for roadside cleanup, parks maintenance, and public works operations.
• Commercial Tree Services: Handles 5-inch material with ease for daily professional use.
• Landscaping & Forestry: Chip brush and wood waste on job sites for easier disposal or mulch recycling.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Crary Bearcat CH5540H PTO Hydraulic Wood Chipper
• Digital Display Controller (DDC)
• Four Reversible Chipper Blades (Installed)
• 360 Degree Rotating Discharge Chute
• Operator’s Manual
• PTO Dolly Wheel Kit (Set of 4) (Optional)
• Low Profile Discharge Chute Kit (Optional)
• Auto Feed PTO Kit (Optional)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• PTO Input Power Range: 25 - 45 hp
• Max Chipping Capacity: 5"
• Chute Opening: 28" x 28"
• Chute Throat: 5.7" x 7"
• Rotor Size/Weight: 20" x 1.25"/140 lbs
• Chipping Blades: 4 Reversible Heat-treated
• Drive Type: Double-Banded Belt
• Feed System: Hydraulic
• Hydraulic Controller: DDC System
• Dimensions L x W x H: 68" x 48" x 83"
• Weight: 1074 lbs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What PTO horsepower is required to operate the CH5540H?
This model is designed for tractors with a PTO rating between 25 and 45 HP.

2. How does the AutoFeed system work?
The DDC controller pauses the feed roller when rotor RPM drops below optimal level, preventing overload. Once the rotor recovers speed, feeding automatically resumes.

3. Do the chipper blades require frequent sharpening?
The four reversible blades are heat-treated for durability. Since they are reversible, you get double the usable life before sharpening or replacement is required.

4. Can the discharge chute be adjusted?
Yes, the 6" discharge chute rotates 360 degrees for precise chip placement into trailers, piles, or carts.

5. Is this model suitable for wet or stringy wood?
Yes. The cantilever rotor design helps reduce wrapping on fibrous or wet wood, improving chipping efficiency.