The feed table is straight off the back on the 826, as opposed to offset on the 627XT. It was the biggest thing for me, as I use it a lot along the stone walls and field edges. The 826 feed table is also flat, as opposed to angled downward on the 627XT (was initially a gravity fed
chipper, Salco added hydraulic feed, didn't change design). Feed opening is 6x12 on 826, feeding is easier. Feed speed is controlled off the forward/reverse handle on the 826, as opposed to just forward/reverse on 627XT with flow control valve not reachable while feeding. 826 also has PTO driven pump for feed, which didn't matter to me. The 826 is $2500 more new, but in my situation used, I came out $800 ahead. I like the 627XT, it's a nice
chipper, I just prefer this other one much more after running it prolonged.
