I had the same kind of problems with my BX42. I adjusted the stationary blade to 1/32" per the manual and it made a world of difference. Mine was set at about 1/8 inch or more from the factory. ( I am running it with a 23 HP New Holland boomer and can chip up to 4 inches) I rarely chip anything over 3 inches as it goes to firewood.
All of those chippers are designed to run at 540 (some can run higher as an option). If yours was clogging and breaking shear bolts on larger than 2" branches, then either the blades are dull, or the "blade/cutter gap" is too large. Most tractors have just one PTO setting (540) so those chippers must be designed to run properly at that speed. I've heard about some users of BX42 and BX62 chippers using higher PTO speeds (up to 1000) and having excellent results like you. I think that chipper design is more efficient at higher speeds, but as I said, it should be able to perform as advertised at 540. I would think that the HP of the engine also has an impact on chipper performance.
Thanks for the info on the rpm’s. I just bought one of these and plan on using it this week. Do you remember what the size is for the shear bolt ? Thanks again!
Thank you for posting this video! I just bought this wood chipper and like yours, it came with no instructions. I used your video for reference on assembly and usage. Well done
Helpful video. I appreciate the last part of it when you clarified about the RPMs. I didn’t have a manual for mine either and I had been wondering the same thing. What size and grade shear bolts are recommended?
I had the same kind of problems with my BX42. I adjusted the stationary blade to 1/32" per the manual and it made a world of difference. Mine was set at about 1/8 inch or more from the factory. ( I am running it with a 23 HP New Holland boomer and can chip up to 4 inches) I rarely chip anything over 3 inches as it goes to firewood.
You gave us great informative video. Thanks again
All of those chippers are designed to run at 540 (some can run higher as an option). If yours was clogging and breaking shear bolts on larger than 2" branches, then either the blades are dull, or the "blade/cutter gap" is too large. Most tractors have just one PTO setting (540) so those chippers must be designed to run properly at that speed. I've heard about some users of BX42 and BX62 chippers using higher PTO speeds (up to 1000) and having excellent results like you. I think that chipper design is more efficient at higher speeds, but as I said, it should be able to perform as advertised at 540. I would think that the HP of the engine also has an impact on chipper performance.
Thank you for this video. I just bought a chipper like this yesterday. Very insightful Sir.
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Thanks, you too!
Ahhhh ... max the RPMs. A golden tip. Thanks.
Thanks for the info on the rpm’s. I just bought one of these and plan on using it this week. Do you remember what the size is for the shear bolt ? Thanks again!
Thank you for posting this video! I just bought this wood chipper and like yours, it came with no instructions. I used your video for reference on assembly and usage. Well done
I have one and I can’t get the shoot to lock very well. I ended up putting vise grips on it to keep it from turning
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Good to know about the rpms.
Helpful video. I appreciate the last part of it when you clarified about the RPMs. I didn’t have a manual for mine either and I had been wondering the same thing. What size and grade shear bolts are recommended?
You can download the manual on the Titan website