Every MechMaxx woodchipper model, ranked and reviewed — with the clear verdict on which one to actually buy.
MechMaxx is a gas-standalone specialist. Five of their six woodchippers run on their own gasoline engines; only the BX42S is a tractor attachment. That positioning matters: MechMaxx is the brand to buy if you do not own a tractor and want a self-powered chipper.
The lineup climbs in three steps. Entry: the GS650 4-inch homeowner chipper. Mid: the B150 (6-inch) and DCH7 (7-inch Honda-powered) — the two best-value MechMaxx units for small-property work. Commercial: the PowerDCH7 (7-inch V-twin) and the CROBA TX1000 (8-inch hydraulic-feed, tow-behind).
Entry-level 4-inch gas woodchipper aimed at homeowners clearing small branches and yard debris.
Best forHomeowners without a tractor who need a budget chipper for branches up to 4 inches.
Mid-tier 6-inch gas chipper with a larger engine for heavier yard and light property work.
Commercial-grade 7-inch gas chipper powered by a Honda GX engine — the most common serious-work gas chipper in the MechMaxx catalog.
Upgraded DCH7 with a 25 HP V-twin engine for higher sustained feed rates on hardwood.
MechMaxx's flagship commercial-grade 8-inch chipper with hydraulic feed and a tow-behind frame.
MechMaxx's sole PTO attachment — a 3-point-hitch 4-inch chipper for subcompact and compact tractors.
MechMaxx and Woodmaxx are often searched together, but they sell into different buyers. MechMaxx’s only tractor attachment is the BX42S 4-inch PTO — a starter unit that Woodmaxx’s entry MX-8500G+ (5-inch self-feeding) outperforms significantly. On the gas side, Woodmaxx sells just one model (the DC-1260 chipper/shredder); MechMaxx owns this category with five dedicated gas units.
Practical rule: if you’re picking between them, the question is whether you own a tractor. If yes, choose Woodmaxx. If no, choose MechMaxx.
MechMaxx warranty coverage is 1–2 years depending on model — shorter than Woodmaxx (3–7 years) and Woodland Mills (2–5 years). Factor this in on commercial-use purchases, where warranty length is a meaningful component of total cost of ownership.