When no two jobsites are alike and there are unrelenting elements to contend with, arborists need a brush chipper that doesn’t just show up, but works.

The Vermeer BC1500 brush chipper uses a precision-balanced 22.5-in (57.2-cm) drum with two 5-in x 8-in (12.7-cm x 20.3-cm) A8 double-sided knives to chip through material up to 15 in (38.1 cm). Powered by a Tier 4i (Stage IIIB) 130-hp (97-kW) Cummins diesel engine, the BC1500 can handle the toughest of material with ease.

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SMARTFEED SYSTEM
Improve productivity with the SmartFeed system, which monitors engine rpm and senses jams, automatically stopping or reversing the rollers as needed.
OPTIONAL HYDRAULIC WINCH
Easily lift material up to 2000 lb (907.2 kg) with the optional hydraulic winch.
IMPROVED OPERATOR SAFETY
Provides operator safety with a 67.4-in (171.2-cm) long feed table for extra distance and exclusive bottom feed stop bar system.
3-YEAR/3000-HOUR EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY
Protect your investment with a 3-year/3000-hour extended limited warranty on drum housings, cutter drums, shaft and ring-fetter hubs in addition to the 1-year/1000-hour Vermeer equipment limited warranty.
TREE COMMANDER™ REMOTE CONTROL
With the optional Tree Commander™ remote control, jobsite productivity is improved by allowing the operator to control brush chipper functions remotely. The remote can be attached to the operator’s belt or held in an optional bracket mounted directly to the operator’s station of a Vermeer mini skid steer.

SPECIFICATIONS

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  • Length - Feed Table Up, Tongue In
    454.7 cm
  • Length - Table Down, Tongue Extended
    551.2 cm
  • Width
    218.4 cm
  • Height
    264.2 cm
  • Weight - Engine Option One
    3133 kg
  • Tongue Weight - Engine Option One
    429.6 kg
  • Length with Winch (Additional)
    487.7 cm
  • Make and Model
    Cummins QSB4.5 Turbo Tier 4i (Stage IIIB)
  • Number of Cylinders
    4
  • Gross Horsepower (Maximum)
    96.9 kw
  • Torque (Max)
    622.3
  • Fuel Tank Capacity
    170.3 L
  • Max Fuel Consumption
    26.5 lph
  • Fuel Type
    Diesel
  • Air Cleaner
    2-stage dry with safety element
  • Oil Filter
    Spin-on
  • Recommended Oil
    API CC/CD
  • Oil Volume with Filter
    14.7 L
  • Cooling Medium
    Liquid
  • Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator)
    26.9 L
  • Alternator
    65 amps
  • Fan
    Fan
  • Clutch Type
    Automotive-style
  • Clutch Drive Engagement
    Manual
  • Feed Roller Orientation
    Vertical
  • Number of Feed Rollers
    2
  • Feed Roller Clamp Load
    136.1 kg
  • Feed Roller Clamp Type
    Spring
  • Feed Roller Minimum Distance to Drum
    3.3 cm
  • Feed Roller Dimension
    20.9" (53.1 cm) diameter
  • Number of Knives
    12
  • Weight of Feed Roller
    54.4 kg
  • Number of Feed Roller Motors
    2
  • Motor Displacement
    28.3 cu. in (468.8 cu. cm)
  • Motor Manufacturer
    White Hidraulycs
  • Feed Speed
    122 ft/min
  • Infeed Table Width
    140.7 cm
  • Infeed Table Length
    76.5 cm
  • Infeed Hopper Height
    81.3 cm
  • Infeed Throat Capacity
    15" x 20" (38.1 cm x 50.8 cm)
  • Pinch Point - Distance to End of Feed Table
    171.2 cm
  • Distance from Feed Table to Ground
    69.1 cm
  • Infeed Table Material Thickness
    .5 cm
  • Bottom Feed Stop Bar
    Standard
  • Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter
    5.1 cm
  • Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness
    11 GA
  • Actuation Force (BFSB)
    15.4 kg
  • Normal Sensitivity
    22 deg
  • Reduced Sensitivity
    12 deg
  • Reset Method
    Green Hold-to-Run button
  • Four Position Feed Control Bar
    Standard
  • Diameter
    5.1 cm
  • Material Thickness
    .3 cm
  • Positions
    4: E-stop, forward, neutral, reverse
  • Actuation Force
    15.4 kg
  • Green Hold to Run Button
    Standard (one on each side)
  • Material Capacity
    38.1 cm
  • Width
    55.9 cm
  • Thickness
    1 cm
  • Diameter
    57.2 cm
  • Speed
    1980 rpm
  • Weight With Shaft
    244.9 kg
  • Safety Lock - Number of Positions
    2
  • Number of Knives
    2
  • Knife Thickness
    1.6 cm
  • Material
    A8 Chipper steel
  • Useable Edges
    2
  • Knife Size
    .625" x 5" x 8" (1.6 cm x 12.7 cm x 20.3 cm)
  • Number of Bolts/Knife
    3
  • Replaceable Threaded Knife Block
    Yes
  • Number of Paddles
    5
  • Fixture Method
    Weld-on
  • Air Flow
    4600 cfm
  • Bedknife Size
    2.5" (6.4 cm)
  • Bedknife Thickness
    3.8 cm
  • Bedknife Material
    HRLC Steel
  • Bedknife - Number of Useable Edges
    2
  • Number of Bearings
    2
  • Bore
    6.2 cm
  • Type
    Spherical roller
  • Manufacturer
    Linkbelt
  • Dynamic Capacity
    14242.8 kg
  • Static Capacity
    24267.2 kg
  • Belt Idler/Tensioner
    Spring-loaded
  • Belt Type
    5V
  • Chute Height
    264.2 cm
  • Bottom Thickness
    .2 cm
  • Top Thickness
    .3 cm
  • Side Wall Thickness
    .3 cm
  • Deflector Thickness
    .3 cm
  • Chute Rotation Angle
    270 deg
  • Rotation Type
    Manual worm gear drive
  • Rotational Lock
    Self-locking gear set plus an additional steel plate rotation lock
  • Tank capacity
    45.4 L
  • Recommended Oil Type
    Vermeer VMF
  • System Type
    Open center
  • Filtration Method
    3 micron return, 100 micron suction
  • Pump Flow at Maximum RPM
    20.8 L/min
  • System relief pressure
    193.1 bar
  • Auto Reverse PSI
    182.7 bar
  • Flow Control
    Yes
  • Directional Control
    Yes
  • Oil Cooler
    No
  • System Voltage
    12
  • Battery
    950
  • Standard Gauges
    Tach/hourmeter (includes toggle to obtain oil pressure, water temp, engine error codes) fuel gauge
  • Switches
    Droop, sensitivity and Ecoldle toggle switches
  • Controller
    Vermeer ACS
  • Display
    LED
  • Shutdown System
    High temp, low pressure
  • Radio Remote Control
    No
  • Frame Description
    .25" (6 mm) Z channel, 7" (17.8 cm)
  • Toolbox Description
    Standard
  • Tongue Description
    2.5" x 4.5" x .375" (6.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 1 cm)
  • Tongue Extension
    Ext. 18" (45.2 cm)
  • Hitch Type
    Pintle
  • Fender Description
    Bolt-on
  • Axle/Suspension
    Torsion
  • Type - Option One
    Rubber torsional
  • Manufacturer - Option One
    Dexter
  • Capacity - Option One
    7000 lb (3175.1 kg)
  • Tires - Option One
    LT 285/75R16 LR E
  • Wheels - Option One
    16" (40.6 cm)
  • Brake Type
    Electric
  • Trailer Light Type
    LED
  • Winch Relief System
    172.4 bar
  • Winch Boom Structure
    .25 grade 50
  • Winch Input Speed
    51 rpm
  • Winch Controls
    Forward, reverse, free spool
  • Winch Rope
    7/16" (1.1 cm)
  • Rope Length
    45.7 m
  • Rope Line Pull
    907.2 kg
  • Rope Choker
    1/4" (6.4 mm) chain
  • Special Paint
    Optional
  • Extended Warranty
    Optional
  • Preventive Maintenance
    Optional

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