The chipper uses a 50 in ( 127 cm ) diameter by 60 in ( 152 cm ) wide drum . Other key features include a sloped feed deck for the ease of feeding and wear resistant AR450 wear surfaces on the drum pockets and shell . The feed chain has been upgraded to WDH120 for improved strength and long life . Featuring durable AR450 wear surfaces , the 6300B comes standard with an 8-pocket drum rotor with one Babbitted knife per pocket . A 16-pocket drum rotor is available for chipping microchips . Peterson ’ s secondary grate system provides ultra-consistent chip sizing ; twigs and small stems which can be difficult to size are easily fractured through an innovative system .
Peterson ’ s all-new 3310 Drum Chipper
NEW 3310 Drum Chipper Peterson ’ s all-new 3310 Drum Chipper is a radical departure from traditional drum chippers . With a 540 hp ( 402 kW ) Caterpillar engine , the 3310 has the power to handle up to 24-inch ( 61 cm ) diameter logs . The fully enclosed engine compartment keeps things clean , but easily serviced by large access doors on both sides of the machine .
The 3310 ’ s transverse design allows for a much smaller operations deck , and the rotatable end load or optional top load spout design allows for trailers to be loaded in a variety of positions , depending on the demands of the job site .
Using the proven drum and knife design used on the larger
4300-series drum chippers , the 3310 ’ s main components are robus and offer long life . The 3310 is available with a four-pocket drum for typical Peterson ’ s 6300B chipper is powered by a 1050 hp ( 772 kW ) C27 Caterpillar engine , and has an optional Tier IVi engine available . The 6910 ’ s track system allows for easy machine alignment and site clean out , and the optional tow hitch allows operators to tow the Peterson 6800 Chain Flail Debarker biomass chips , or a eightpocket drum for microchipping applications . The chips exit the machine from an innovative auger system which
Designed for export markets , the 3310 can be easily transported in a highcube , 40-foot container , significantly saving on overseas shipping expense
feeds an accelerator to increase payload density .
Designed for export markets , the 3310 can be easily transported in a high-cube , 40-foot container , significantly saving on overseas shipping expense .
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Superior product sizing
Peterson ’ s grate system provides ultra-consistent chip sizing ; twigs and small stems which can be difficult to size are easily fractured through our innovative system .
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Innovative anvil design The robust , two-sided anvil is easily serviced through an access panel from ground level . Adjusting the anvil position can be completed by one person in a matter of minutes . |
4- or 8-Pocket drums available Featuring durable AR400 wear surfaces , the 3310 comes standard with a 4-pocket drum rotor with one babbitted knife per pocket . An 8-pocket drum rotor is available for chipping microchips . |
Heavy-duty knife assemblies Produced from the highest quality alloy chromium steel , heavy-duty Peterson knife assemblies achieve uniform production of wood chips with high accepts and minimal losses . |
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