Every Woodmaxx woodchipper model, ranked and reviewed — with the clear verdict on which one to actually buy.
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 dual chipper/shredder for homeowners without a tractor.
Best forHomeowners who want to both chip branches and shred leafy yard debris from one machine.
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.
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-asked PTO comparison for 30–40 HP tractor owners is the Woodmaxx MX-8800 versus the Woodland Mills WC68. The MX-8800 has hydraulic feed; the WC68 does not. For forked, crooked, or limby wood, the hydraulic feed is a major quality-of-life upgrade and makes the MX-8800 the better recommendation. If your material is mostly straight and under 6 inches, the WC68 is a strong value.