Every Woodmaxx woodchipper model, ranked and reviewed — with the clear verdict on which one to actually buy.
Woodmaxx's only gas-standalone chipper — a 14 HP gravity self-feeding 4-inch unit for homeowners without a tractor.
Woodmaxx is a PTO-first brand. Six of their seven woodchippers are 3-point hitch PTO attachments — only the DC-1260 is a gas-standalone unit. If you own a tractor, Woodmaxx is likely the best-value brand in this category.
The lineup is organized in two tiers. The WM-Series (WM-8M mechanical feed, WM-8H hydraulic feed) carries a 3-year warranty and the historically lower price point. The MX-Series (MX-8500G+, MX-8600, MX-8800, MX-9900) is the premium tier with upgraded flywheels, feed systems, and a 7-year warranty.
Woodmaxx's only gas-standalone chipper — a 14 HP gravity self-feeding 4-inch unit for homeowners without a tractor.
Best forHomeowners without a tractor who chip branches regularly enough to want a commercial-grade engine and 2-year warranty.
Entry-tier self-feeding 5-inch PTO chipper in the MX-Series, with Woodmaxx's 7-year warranty.
6-inch self-feeding PTO chipper sized for compact and mid-frame tractors.
8-inch mechanical self-feeding PTO chipper — the lowest-cost way into 8-inch capacity in the Woodmaxx line.
8-inch hydraulic-feed PTO chipper — the most common Woodmaxx unit on mid-frame tractors.
MX-Series successor to the WM-8H with a larger flywheel, upgraded feed system, and Woodmaxx's 7-year warranty.
Flagship 9-inch hydraulic-feed PTO chipper — Woodmaxx's commercial-grade tractor chipper.
Woodmaxx (styled WoodMaxx) is a PTO equipment manufacturer headquartered in Akron, New York — roughly halfway between Buffalo and Rochester. The company was founded in 2008 by Kurt Schie, a 14-year U.S. Army infantry veteran who wanted a compact, heavy-duty PTO chipper that didn’t exist on the market at the time.
Schie comes from a family of fabricators and machinists. Together they designed and built the first Woodmaxx chipper on an 18-acre property that still serves as the company’s proving ground for field-testing every product before release.
In January 2025, Woodmaxx was acquired by The Back Forty Group, founded by longtime employees Tucker Smart and Adam MacBain. Both helped design the original machines and continue to lead engineering and operations. The Akron facility, workforce, and direct-to-consumer sales model remain unchanged.
Woodmaxx sells factory-direct through woodmaxx.com — no Amazon, no dealer network. Every order ships free from Akron. Beyond chippers, the company manufactures backhoes, flail mowers, snow blowers, rotary tillers, and quick hitch attachments for compact and utility tractors.
The MX-Series 7-year warranty is the longest manufacturer warranty on any PTO woodchipper currently sold in North America. WM-Series models carry a 3-year warranty, and all other Woodmaxx equipment is covered for a minimum of 2 years.
The WM-Series (WM-8M and WM-8H) is the historical Woodmaxx line. The MX-Series is the premium replacement with heavier flywheels, redesigned feed systems, and a 7-year warranty versus the WM-Series’s 3 years.
For most homeowner/hobby-farm use, the WM-Series is the better value — 3 years of warranty covers the period when most manufacturing defects surface, and the WM mechanical design is well-proven. For commercial use, for buyers keeping the chipper 10+ years, or for buyers who simply prefer premium equipment, the MX-Series is the clear pick.
The most cross-shopped PTO comparison for 30–40 HP tractor owners is the Woodmaxx MX-8600 versus the Woodland Mills WC68. Both are hydraulic-feed 6-inch PTO chippers; the MX-8600 has the longer warranty (7 vs 3 years) and hydrostatic-assist variable-speed feed, while the WC68 is $1,340+ cheaper. For most buyers in 2026 the WC68 is the value pick; the MX-8600 is the deliberate premium.
Beyond product specs — what the actual buying experience looks like: ordering, delivery, customer service, returns, and warranty claims.
Woodmaxx is the most buyer-friendly brand we cover. Free shipping, proactive parts replacement under warranty, and a 7-year MX-Series warranty that's the longest in the category. The 15% restock fee and 1-week dissatisfaction window are tight, but in practice most issues are resolved through parts replacement without returning the unit. Forum reputation is consistently strong.