The Peterson 43000 drum chipper is suited for high volume biomass producers who have a wide variety of feed material, from logs up to 26-in.(66-cm) in diameter, to brush and small feed stock.

Powered by a C18 Caterpillar engine the 4300 is available in three power ratings Ð 630, 700 and 765 horsepower (470, 522 and 570-kw).

At 42,400-lbs (19,250-kg) and 8ft. 2-in. wide, the 4300 is a high production chipper whose dimensions do not require any oversize permits for road transportation.

The chipper utilizes a 36-in. diameter by 44-3/4 in. wide (91 x 114-cm) drum with wear resistant AR450 wear surfaces on the drum pockets and shell. A sloped feed deck makes feeding the chipper easier.

The optional material sizing bars and chip accelerator minimize oversize twigs and branches in the chips, and help ensure tight chip packing and fully loaded chip vans.

The 4300's new generation of controls includes a high-production Adpative Control System. The new control panel provides self diagnosis for faulty sensors and open circuits.

Fault indicators make troubleshooting easy and the control panels LCD display provides the operator the complete engine and system parameters to simplify setup and efficiently operate the machine.

Peterson Corp., www.petersoncorp.com

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