Crary Bear Cat CH45540 4.5 Inch PTO Wood Chipper – 20–35 HP PTO Input Power Range

The Crary Bearcat CH45540 is a heavy-duty 4.5-inch PTO-driven wood chipper engineered for compact tractor owners who need powerful and reliable chipping performance. Designed for farms, acreage properties, landscapers, and municipal users, this PTO chipper converts branches and brush into clean, consistent wood chips with ease. Built from robust 7-gauge steel and equipped with a high-performance, dynamically balanced rotor, the CH45540 delivers commercial-grade chipping efficiency while operating directly from your tractor’s PTO system. Ideal for tractors with 20–35 HP PTO output, this machine is a dependable solution for year-round property and forestry maintenance.

KEY FEATURES

• 4.5-Inch Chipping Capacity: Handles branches and brush up to 4.5 inches in diameter.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Built with rugged 7-gauge steel for long-term durability.
• 49 lb Rotor: A 14” x 1” thick dynamically-balanced rotor ensures smooth and powerful chipping.
• Reversible Heat-Treated Blades: Two high-quality blades provide extended service life and consistent chip quality.
• Double-Banded Belt Drive: Maximizes power transfer from the tractor PTO to the rotor.
• Cantilever Rotor Design: Helps reduce wrapping when chipping wet, stringy, or fibrous material.
• Optional Discharge Chute: 4" x 4.5" truckloading chute available with deflector cap for loading chips into trucks or trailers.
• PTO Compatiblity: Designed for tractors with PTO horsepower between 20–35 HP.
• Category 1 Compatible: Fits most compact and subcompact tractors with ease.

APPLICATIONS / USE CASES

• Acreage & Farm Cleanup: Reduce brush, trimmings, and storm debris into manageable, compact chips.
• Forestry & Land Management: Ideal for clearing trails, fence rows, and wooded areas.
• Municipal Maintenance: Great for parks, public land cleanup, and roadside vegetation control.
• Landscaping Operations: Convert waste into usable mulch for gardens and planting beds.
• Tractor Owners: Perfect attachment for anyone needing year-round chipping power from their tractor PTO.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Crary Bearcat CH45540 PTO Wood Chipper
• 49 lb dynamically-balanced rotor
• Two reversible heat-treated chipper blades
• Double-banded belt drive system
• Standard discharge chute
• Category 1 hitch compatibility
• Operator’s manual
• 4.5" Chipper Discharge Kit (Optional)
• PTO Dolly Wheel Kit (Set of 4) (Optional)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• PTO Input Power Range: 20 – 35 hp
• Max Chipping Capacity: 4.5"
• Chute Opening: 13" x 15"
• Chute Throat: 4.5" x 4.5"
• Rotor Size/Weight: Cantilevered 14" x 1" / 49 lbs
• Chipping Blades: 2 Reversible Heat-treated
• Drive Type: Double-Banded Belt
• Feed System: Gravity/Self Feed
• Dimensions L x W x H: 40" x 40" x 44"
• Weight: 361 lbs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

1. What size tractor do I need to run this chipper?
The CH45540 is designed for tractors with 20–35 HP at the PTO, making it ideal for most compact and subcompact tractors.

2. Can it chip green or wet wood?
Yes. The cantilever-mounted rotor helps prevent wrapping, making it effective for wet, stringy, or fibrous wood types.

3. Do I need the optional discharge chute?
The optional 4" x 4.5" truckloading chute is recommended if you want to load chips directly into a trailer or pickup bed for faster cleanup.

4. How often do the blades need sharpening?
Blade life depends on material type and usage frequency, but the reversible design allows you to flip the blades for double the lifespan before sharpening.

5. Is this chipper suitable for commercial use?
Yes. Its heavy-duty build, high-capacity rotor, and efficient power transfer make it suitable for small-scale commercial, municipal, and agricultural operations.