Chipper Woodland Mills Chipper WC68 Review
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Gem99ultra
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Seeing your article today was very timely. I was ready to order a Woodmaxx WM-8H. About the same price and performance. BUT - Woodmaxx doesn't seem to want to answer their phone nor answer eMails. I'm not sure what's going on with them, but I'll give them today. If no response, I'll be ordering the WC68 tomorrow.
I seriously considered the WM-8H but decided it may over power my tractor. The WM-8H weighs 950 lb vs the WC68 is at 700 lb. Plus my PTO is 21 HP and it just seemed too much. So far Woodland Mills tech support has been fantastic. I talked to them several times about the WC68 and were very knowledgeable.
Also, WM-8H will take at least a month to arrive where my WC68 will arrive this Friday, 1 week after ordering.
Also, WM-8H will take at least a month to arrive where my WC68 will arrive this Friday, 1 week after ordering.
ericm979
Super Member
With 32 pto hp on my Branson I have to throttle the feed way down to take 6" and larger material. Many people don't chip stuff that large but I sometimes do. For that I could use another 10hp.
bkrgi
Bronze Member
I think people need to understand that bigger wood is going to require bigger HP no matter the chipper. Minimum HP just gets you through minimum wood size no matter what.
I looked at the WM-8 but decided for the TM-6H as it is better sized for 19PTO HP. No way am I going to chip big material so looking for the best chipper to handle at max 4" material using 19PTO HP. I think we have to be realistic regardless what any manufacture says
I looked at the WM-8 but decided for the TM-6H as it is better sized for 19PTO HP. No way am I going to chip big material so looking for the best chipper to handle at max 4" material using 19PTO HP. I think we have to be realistic regardless what any manufacture says
Gem99ultra
Elite Member
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Ordered the WC68 yesterday. Delivery due next Friday. Customer response was incredible.
My experience as well. It sure is nice to do business with people like that. I will receive mine today. Took exactly one week from purchase to delivery.
With your 28-30 hp at the PTO you are right in the optimal range
With your 28-30 hp at the PTO you are right in the optimal range
I have now logged about 20 hr on this chipper and it has performed very well. It is exceptionally well built and the full hydraulic feed is a must, in my opinion. I can chip 3" with no problem, but 4" is really starting to stretch the 21 hp. Above 4", no way. At 21 hp, you can expect to get a few more jams, but just reverse the roller and send it back through. You just have to learn the limitations of the rig. I do a few more cuts to get rid of jam points and everything runs smoothly. When chipping bigger stuff, also slow down the input roller so the tractor can keep up.
I also did a lot of research on the TM86, called customer service, etc. and this is my take away (disclaimer having never actually used the TM86). The clam shell design on the WC68 is a must. You are going to open up many times to clear tangles twigs, change out the knives, etc. A single bolt and the top opens up. On the TM86 it seems to be much harder with less access. Also the TM86 is hydraulic assist, as per customer service, that is why the input feed is 45 deg angle. To me that was too much effort to lift that high. Plus the 1 month wait when I had so much clean up to do.
I hope this helps. I attached a video showing some fairly small stuff. The last branch is about 3 inches. Would I buy again, absolutely.
post note: video upload didn't work will try again later
I also did a lot of research on the TM86, called customer service, etc. and this is my take away (disclaimer having never actually used the TM86). The clam shell design on the WC68 is a must. You are going to open up many times to clear tangles twigs, change out the knives, etc. A single bolt and the top opens up. On the TM86 it seems to be much harder with less access. Also the TM86 is hydraulic assist, as per customer service, that is why the input feed is 45 deg angle. To me that was too much effort to lift that high. Plus the 1 month wait when I had so much clean up to do.
I hope this helps. I attached a video showing some fairly small stuff. The last branch is about 3 inches. Would I buy again, absolutely.
post note: video upload didn't work will try again later
Gem99ultra
Elite Member
Mcastles, you're way ahead of me on WC68 work time 
I've had mine for about 3 weeks. It certainly works flawlessly - and a LOT faster than I can feed it. Yesterday I chipped one cubic yard of chips in less than an hour. I know it was 1 cuyd because I used the cardboard box that covered the chipper when shipped.
I put the box on a little m/c trailer, filled the box and and spread the chips in the garden. That system was a pretty good one-time event though. I had to tear up the box to get the chips out. I suppose a small dump trailer would be ideal, but I didn't see one sitting around in my tool area. Minor problem - I'll deal with that.
Most of my chipping was 2" - 4" trees, but still had a good many 6" size. I haven't changed the pressure springs on the feed roller, so feeding the 6" size was difficult until I learned that feeding a smaller size tree first and adding the larger ones closely following it proved to be an easy feed system. I'm guessing that cutting the tree butt at an angle would eliminate that problem.
Never had anything like a jam or hesitation. I've slowed down the feed speed some to let the chipper produce very small chips. Even at that, the WC68 works me more than enough. So far, I'm elated over the quality of the WC68. Right price, easy to set up and use, and works faster than me
I've had mine for about 3 weeks. It certainly works flawlessly - and a LOT faster than I can feed it. Yesterday I chipped one cubic yard of chips in less than an hour. I know it was 1 cuyd because I used the cardboard box that covered the chipper when shipped.I put the box on a little m/c trailer, filled the box and and spread the chips in the garden. That system was a pretty good one-time event though. I had to tear up the box to get the chips out. I suppose a small dump trailer would be ideal, but I didn't see one sitting around in my tool area. Minor problem - I'll deal with that.
Most of my chipping was 2" - 4" trees, but still had a good many 6" size. I haven't changed the pressure springs on the feed roller, so feeding the 6" size was difficult until I learned that feeding a smaller size tree first and adding the larger ones closely following it proved to be an easy feed system. I'm guessing that cutting the tree butt at an angle would eliminate that problem.
Never had anything like a jam or hesitation. I've slowed down the feed speed some to let the chipper produce very small chips. Even at that, the WC68 works me more than enough. So far, I'm elated over the quality of the WC68. Right price, easy to set up and use, and works faster than me
Well, logging time is not actually by design. Major storm cleanup after tornados came through CT back in May.
Great news on your results with a bigger tractor and about 30 hp. I would guess as you approach 40 hp, there is no stopping that chipper. For those of us around 20 hp, just need to be a bit more patient and have the proper expectations. Very happy with it
See some before and after pics of storm cleanup. Still working on it
Great news on your results with a bigger tractor and about 30 hp. I would guess as you approach 40 hp, there is no stopping that chipper
. For those of us around 20 hp, just need to be a bit more patient and have the proper expectations. Very happy with itSee some before and after pics of storm cleanup. Still working on it
Thank you......I didn't know there was a 1 month delay either. I've read excellent reviews on both. I just don't need to run 6" through my chipper in the past I rented them after we got a big enough pile. Now the place that rented them is gone. So time to buy. I'm in no hurry. I'd feel much better if I had a 35hp (pto). Guess I got more research to do but for now the green one sounds like the one. Until I can get an owner review on the maxx.
Certainly 35 hp would be great with the WC68, but as I described for me, it performs very well. Just have to understand the limitations and if I do upgrade to a larger tractor at some point, I am set. Plus the portability is great. I can put that chipper anywhere and go to work. Can't do that with a tow behind, plus renting just doesn't work for me. I work all day and then chip when I get home for an hour or so at a time. It is slow but can get a lot done that way if your patient.
I am sure the Woodmaxx is also very good, just wasn't willing to wait and I liked the full hydraulic feed. Delivered in 1 week from time of order. Can't beat it. There customer service is very good and willing to talk to you.
Here is pic for Gem99. Cart works very well
I am sure the Woodmaxx is also very good, just wasn't willing to wait and I liked the full hydraulic feed. Delivered in 1 week from time of order. Can't beat it. There customer service is very good and willing to talk to you.
Here is pic for Gem99. Cart works very well
Just recently a new member. I just wanted to comment on the WC68. I have one powered by a JD 2038r. Amazing chipper for the money, used mainly to chip pine up to 6” dia. Does not bog the tractor at all. I was concerned that the WC68 would be to small and wanted the WC88. WoodLand Mills recommendation was to go with the WC68.
