Dear visitors of the SAMODELKINDRUG website, from the material presented, you will learn how to independently make a wood chipper based on a walk-behind tractor, while spending a minimum of money. Housekeeping on suburban area associated naturally with the earth, trees, plants. In autumn or spring, summer residents often prune fruit trees: apple tree, plum, pear, etc., as a result, sometimes quite a lot of cut branches are obtained, which should be put somewhere later. Basically, they are taken out of the dacha village and thrown away, or gradually burned.
But with the right approach, they can be crushed and laid in compost heap, thereby obtaining excellent compost. To do this, you need a chopper, of course it can be purchased at the store, but this is not our way! For the household, to the maximum you need to do it yourself!
materials
- shaft with a knife from a planer
- channel
- sheet steel 3 mm
- drive belt
- bearings
- fixed knife
Tools
- welding machine
- Bulgarian
- drill
- set of wrenches
- hammer
- emery
- calipers
The process of creating a wood shredder based on a walk-behind tractor.
And so in the photo of the device provided by the author, let's see how everything works here. First, the author welded the frame from the channel, then drilled holes and fixed the drive shaft mounting brackets. As you can see, a cutting knife from an electric planer is installed on the shaft, and a fixed knife is fixed on the frame, and when rotated by the walk-behind tractor drive, the loaded branch turns into dust. For the convenience of loading branches, the author made a small hopper of 3 mm steel. 
Next, the chopper is attached to the front of the walk-behind tractor, bolted and the drive belt is put on the pulleys of the walk-behind tractor and the chopper. 
Then the author starts the walk-behind tractor and activates the chopper mechanism. The flood simply feeds the branches into the bunker, and the crushed dust simply flies off to the side. 
Our author turned out such a simple and cheap chopper to manufacture, which he is very happy about, because now there will be order on the site, and compost pit will be filled to capacity.
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The attachment to the walk-behind tractor of the branch crusher is another one you need in household fixture. With it, you can perform following works in your area:
- clean the controlled territories from branches and garden debris (cutting bushes, etc.);
- prepare mulch for plants;
- grind uprooted stumps;
- process grass;
- prepare raw materials for the preparation of compost (fertilizers for plants).
Varieties of garden chippers for branches
There are several classifications of branch shredders for walk-behind tractors, which differ
- by type of power plant;
- by motor performance;
- by quantity and quality of cutting knives;
- according to the principle of operation of the unit;
- by appointment;
- With additional features, or without them.
Let's analyze each option in more detail. 
Types of engines and their performance
For the full operation of a garden chopper for a walk-behind tractor, motorized devices with the following power plants can be used:
- gasoline type;
- electrical.
Gasoline engines are more efficient and do not require a power source. Electric models are more unpretentious in maintenance and do not require special care, quiet, but without connection to the mains or to battery will not work.
Number of cutting edges, their features
Cutting mechanisms are of the following types:
- fixed on the shaft circular saws in the amount of 15-30 pieces;
- jointer knife with grooves, in an amount from 2 to 6 pieces;
- synchronously rotating shafts with knives.
Knives can be of two types:
- with one blade;
- with two blades.
The second option allows in case of blunting of one cutting edge, turn the knife over and continue working with the second cutting edge. Knives are easy to replace and sharpen.
Peculiarities
There are the following attachments:
- Designed for grinding dry branches;
- Stump grinder for walk-behind tractor;
- Grass grinders for walk-behind tractor;
- Crushers working with raw material.
Specialty stores offer full set nozzles that allow you to work with any material. Shredders for walk-behind tractors are able to pass branches with a diameter of about 5 cm through themselves, while the final product will reach a length of no more than 8 cm. 
Additional nozzles (advanced functionality)
But if you want to further expand the functionality of the walk-behind tractor, for example, you want to use it to chop wood (to harvest solid fuel for baths, fireplaces and stoves), then such a nozzle as a wood splitter is very useful. The nozzle consists of a side table and a special cone with a screw notch. The cone, under the influence of high speed, is screwed into the log, tearing it into several parts. Harvesting firewood is fast and without the expenditure of effort and energy.
The principle of operation of the chipper
- The engine is started, the torque from the flywheel of the walk-behind tractor motor, through a belt drive and a pulley, is transmitted to the wood chipper gearbox.
- Branches are fed into the loading hopper.
- Knives, rotating, tighten the branches deep into, where they are crushed in the cutting compartment.
- Waste (chips, sawdust, chopped branches) is poured out through a special hopper.
Do-it-yourself branch crusher for a walk-behind tractor
Branch crushers can be made with your own hands, this will save the family budget and allow the owner of the walk-behind tractor to make a device according to their requests. For work on the creation of a chopper attachment, it will be useful:
- welding machine;
- Bulgarian;
- drill;
- bolted connections;
- corners;
- sheet steel, 5 mm thick;
- pulleys;
- bearings;
- circular saws from 15 to 25 pieces;
We propose to study one of the diagrams, which shows the device of the chopper: 
After watching the video, you will understand how the wood shredder for a walk-behind tractor works.
The lineup
If you still want to purchase a ready-made wood chipper for your walk-behind tractor, then we offer a small list of popular models on the market:
Wood chipper "Premium" (without wood splitter)
Characteristics:
- Material: steel;
- Product weight: 75 kg;
- Pulley for tractor is included.
Wood chipper with wood splitter (TYPE - 2) Premium
Characteristics:
- Material: steel;
- Cutting capacity: up to 50 mm;
- Blade thickness 12mm;
- Product weight: from 90 kg;
- Type of cutting mechanism: knife system.
Volodar wood chipper for RM-90D motoblock
Volodar wood chipper for RM-90D motoblock
Characteristics:
- The length of firewood at the exit is from 80 to 170 mm
- Unit productivity 5 m³ branches per hour
- Weight 160 kg
- External dimensions of the receiving hopper 470 x 420 mm
- Blade thickness: 8mm
- Number of knives: 6 pcs.
- Module plate thickness - 20 mm
- Steel grade: 65G hardened
Chipper for motoblock RM-90 M
Every summer resident and gardener loves that his site is always clean, and to make it convenient and easier for the summer resident to maintain order, he needs a branch chopper. A branch chopper, also called a wood splitter, for a walk-behind tractor is a specialized, functional attachment for processing grass and branches. Shredded branches processed into sawdust are also a good fertilizer for your garden.
Criteria for choosing a wood chipper for a walk-behind tractor
If you decide to buy a chopper for a walk-behind tractor, you should know what criteria to choose:
- type of engine;
- unit power;
- funnel diameter;
- type of crushing system;
- what types of garden waste are processed;
- chopper weight;
- functionality.
The main thing is to focus on the knife system (disk or milling) and the type of engine (electric or gasoline).
Electric shredders are not noisy, easy to maintain, but sensitive to power surges, and process branches up to 4.5 cm in diameter. Gasoline - powerful, process virtually any garbage, but noisy.
A wood chipper for a walk-behind tractor is a good thing, but not everyone can afford to buy it. Therefore, the best solution is to make a shredder, herbs with your own hands. It's certainly not easy work, but it's worth it.
There are many advantages to a homemade wood chipper: the ability to independently choose the number of knives needed for work; the power of the unit, the diameter of the branches and, of course, the low price.
The design, if properly understood, is quite simple. The grinder consists of:
- steel frame;
- gasoline engine or electric motor;
- cutting mechanism;
- bunker for feeding sticks and unloading wood chips;
- main gear.
A do-it-yourself wood chipper for a walk-behind tractor is a cutting mechanism mounted on a frame.
Materials for manufacturing: knives from an electric planer, pulley, bearings, sheet metal, shaft, channel, bolts, nuts.
Tools: hammer, drill, welding, grinder, set of keys and pliers:
- From the channel, corner and pipes we make the basis for the frame.
- We weld the frame.
- We put a package of saws and separate washers on the shaft of the cutting block.
- We put bearings on two ends of the shaft.
- We mount the pulley at the longest end of the shaft.
- We attach the shaft to the frame with bolts and nuts.
- A pulley of small diameter is installed on the end of the shaft.
- We attach the engine to the frame, taking into account that the pulleys are located on one side.
- We put a belt on them, we control the tension by moving the engine.
- We make blanks from steel for protective cover and bunker.
- We weld the blanks together.
- We attach the casing and the hopper with bolts and nuts to the frame.
- We connect to the engine and check the performance.
A homemade fixture is an indispensable helper for your garden, easy to use and, moreover, not difficult to make with your own hands. At a minimum, it will save you from unnecessary branches, and the resulting sawdust will serve as fertilizer or as heating for your home.
If you are a client of the Garden Mechanisms online store, then you can use the service of a qualified pre-sale preparation of equipment. It is implemented on the basis of its own Service Center, which has authorization and certificates from the world's leading manufacturers.
How the equipment starts in operating mode depends on its further operation. In our case, an experienced employee of the Service Center will make a trial run on Idling. Especially for our customers, we will adjust and set up the equipment in such a way that it is ready for the upcoming loads. After that, if the results of the check do not cause claims, the instrument is sent to its rightful owner.
What are we doing?
- checking the complete set (when opening, it is checked whether everything is in place)
- assembly finished product(if necessary)
- adjustment check
- oil filling equipment
- lubrication control in gearboxes and gearboxes
- product launch
Everything for the Client
- As soon as the tool is unpacked for pre-sale preparation, a professional works with it. Therefore, we can guarantee the quality of our services.
- You get equipment 100% ready for work.
- Competently executed commissioning is excellent results in the future.
Important
When making a purchase of a petrol tool, the managers of the Garden Mechanisms online store offer everyone the service of pre-sale preparation. You can opt out of this service if you wish.
In what cases do they refuse pre-sale preparation?
- If you wish, you can receive the product in its original packaging and open / assemble it yourself.
- If the product is planned as a gift and traces of equipment operation are undesirable (fuel residues in the tank, filled oil, opened packaging).
- In the event that its further transportation is expected, which is impossible with the assembled product. For example, it is supposed to send the goods through a transport company or by mail, or further transportation is planned by transport, where the assembled product does not fit in size.
Pre-sale preparation cost
The price includes: unpacking and checking the package (when opening, it is checked whether everything is in place), assembly of the finished product (if necessary), checking adjustments, refueling equipment with oil, refueling, lubrication control in gearboxes and gearboxes, starting the product. Oils and lubricants are not included in the cost of assembling the equipment.
Gasoline is poured minimum quantity. The approximate cost of assembly of the product can be found in the table. The cost depends on the complexity of the assembly and the time spent on it. Specify the conditions, terms and the exact amount of assembly / pre-sale preparation with the manager when placing an order. Free pre-sales training applies only to all products of brands and. The products of these manufacturers are marked with a special “Free presale” badge.
Installation and assembly of additional attachments for tractors and walk-behind tractors is paid separately and the cost depends on the type of equipment and the complexity of the work. Specify terms and cost of this service at managers.
| Chainsaw, Trimmer (With two-stroke engine) |
1000 rub. |
| lawnmower, motodrill, trimmer (with four-stroke engine) |
1500 rub. |
| garden tractor/rider | 3000 rub. |
| snow blower, Cultivator, Motoblock |
1500 rub. |
| big tractor | 5000 rub. |
A well-groomed area always attracts the attention of strangers with its cleanliness and order. However, not everyone thinks about how much time and effort it takes to bring a large area to an idyll. A large role in this matter is played by various nozzles on the walk-behind tractor, and in particular the branch chopper. About him and will be discussed today.
How to choose a wood chipper for a walk-behind tractor and not regret the purchase?
A branch chopper, or a wood splitter, is a special functional nozzle for processing grass vegetation and branches. The recycled material will serve good fertilizer for the garden.
The purchase of a shredder should be well thought out, since the cost of this equipment is by no means small.
Criteria for choosing a wood chipper for a walk-behind tractor:
- Engine type. It is electric and gasoline;
- The power of the wood chipper is very important;
- funnel diameter;
- Type of crushing system;
- Methods for processing garden waste;
- Equipment weight;
- Nozzle functionality.
Electric grinders for walk-behind tractors are less noisy than gasoline ones, and they are also easy to maintain. However, their work is affected by power surges in the network, and the maximum diameter of the branches that they are able to process is 45 mm. Gasoline wood shredders differ from the first in greater power, which allows them to process almost any waste.
A crusher for a walk-behind tractor is a very necessary thing in any household, but it is very expensive to purchase. However, there is a way out in this situation, namely, to do it yourself. The work, of course, is not easy, but the result will please you very much.
The advantages of a home-made attachment to a walk-behind tractor of this type are as follows:
- any number of knives can be installed;
- equipment power;
- low cost.
The design of the grinder is not complicated and consists of the following elements:
- Metal frame;
- Petrol or electric motor;
- cutting mechanism;
- Bunker for feeding and unloading material;
- Main gear.
A self-made branch cutter for a walk-behind tractor looks like a cutting mechanism mounted on a frame. A photo of the equipment is shown below.
Materials needed for manufacturing: knives, pulley, bearings, a metal sheet, shaft, channel, fixing material.
Tools you can't do without: a hammer, a drill, a welding machine, a grinder, a set of tools, pliers.
The sequence of work on the manufacture of the shredder of branches:
- we take a channel, a corner and a pipe and make the basis for the frame. Then we weld the frame;
- a package of saws and washers must be put on the shaft of the cutting block;
- then we put on bearings on both sides of the shaft;
- fasten the pulley on the longer end of the shaft;
- with the help of bolts and nuts we fasten the shaft to the frame;
- a small diameter pulley must be installed at the end of the shaft;
- then you need to attach the motor to the frame so that the pulleys are located on one side;
- we put a belt on the pulleys, the tension of which can be adjusted by moving the motor;
- it is necessary to make blanks from steel to protect the casing and bunker;
- the resulting blanks are welded;
- with the help of fasteners, the casing and the hopper must be attached to the frame;
- We connect the resulting product to the motor and check its performance.
A self-made grass and branch chopper for the Neva walk-behind tractor will become indispensable assistant in cleaning adjoining territory and vegetable garden. In addition, the recycled material can be used as fertilizer and as heating for the home.
