# Chip It Right

> Chip It Right (chipitright.com) publishes editorially independent buying guides, reviews, and comparisons for woodchippers. Coverage focuses on the four brands most-compared in North America: MechMaxx (gas-standalone specialist), Woodmaxx (PTO-first), Woodland Mills (compact-tractor favorite), and Wallenstein (premium PTO builder). Every review includes exact specs (max branch diameter, tractor HP range, feed type, warranty, MSRP) in structured form.

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## Free tools

- [Woodchipper HP Calculator](https://chipitright.com/tools/woodchipper-hp-calculator): Interactive calculator — enter branch diameter, wood type, and power source (PTO or gas) to get minimum and comfortable HP requirements plus matched chippers from our review database.
- [Rental vs Buying Calculator](https://chipitright.com/tools/rental-vs-buying-calculator): Break-even calculator comparing total rental cost against ownership (purchase + maintenance − resale) across 4-inch gas, 6-inch PTO, and 8-inch hydraulic-feed PTO chipper classes.

## Primary pages

- [Homepage](https://chipitright.com/): Top picks across all categories and category entry points.
- [How to choose a woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-woodchipper): Four-step decision framework (power type → capacity → feed → brand).
- [What size woodchipper do I need?](https://chipitright.com/guides/what-size-woodchipper-do-i-need): Sizing by property acreage (under 1 acre through 20+ acres) and branch diameter.
- [Woodchipper HP requirements](https://chipitright.com/guides/woodchipper-hp-requirements): PTO HP vs engine HP, sizing chart by branch diameter (4–9 inch).
- [MechMaxx vs Woodmaxx](https://chipitright.com/compare/mechmaxx-vs-woodmaxx): Brand-level decision tree. MechMaxx = gas specialist, Woodmaxx = PTO-first. Tractor owner → Woodmaxx. No tractor → MechMaxx.

## Type categories (by power source)

- [Best PTO woodchippers](https://chipitright.com/best-pto-woodchippers): Tractor-powered chippers for 15–100 HP tractors. Best value per dollar in capacity.
- [Best gas woodchippers](https://chipitright.com/best-gas-woodchippers): Self-powered gasoline-engine chippers for buyers without a tractor.
- [Best electric woodchippers](https://chipitright.com/best-electric-woodchippers): Plug-in and battery chippers for suburban yards. Branch ceiling ~2.5 inches.
- [Best tow-behind woodchippers](https://chipitright.com/best-tow-behind-woodchippers): Commercial-grade trailer-mount chippers for crews.

## Brand hubs

- [MechMaxx lineup](https://chipitright.com/brands/mechmaxx): Six models covered — GS650, B150, DCH7, PowerDCH7, CROBA TX1000, BX42S.
- [Woodmaxx lineup](https://chipitright.com/brands/woodmaxx): Seven models covered — DC-1260, MX-8500G+, MX-8600, WM-8M, WM-8H, MX-8800, MX-9900. WM-Series has 3-yr warranty; MX-Series has 7-yr warranty.
- [Woodland Mills lineup](https://chipitright.com/brands/woodland-mills): Three models covered — WC46, WC68, WC88. All 5-year warranty.
- [Wallenstein lineup](https://chipitright.com/brands/wallenstein): Four PTO models covered — BX36S (3.5"), BX52S (5"), BX72S (7"), BX102S (10"). Premium Canadian-built brand with 5-year warranty. Gravity-feed disc chippers with heavier chassis than Woodmaxx/Woodland Mills equivalents.

## Head-to-head comparisons

- [Woodmaxx WM-8H vs MX-8800](https://chipitright.com/compare/woodmaxx-wm-8h-vs-mx-8800): Same category, $700 price gap, different warranties (3 vs 7 years).
- [Woodmaxx MX-8800 vs Woodland Mills WC68](https://chipitright.com/compare/woodmaxx-mx-8800-vs-woodland-mills-wc68): Cross-brand, different capacity tiers (8-inch hydraulic vs 6-inch mechanical).
- [MechMaxx B150 vs DCH7](https://chipitright.com/compare/mechmaxx-b150-vs-dch7): Mid-tier vs commercial MechMaxx gas chippers ($1,599 vs $3,499).
- [Best PTO woodchipper for 30 HP tractor](https://chipitright.com/compare/best-pto-woodchipper-30hp-tractor): Three picks — WC68, MX-8600, WM-8H — with recommendation.

## Product reviews (19 models)

- [MechMaxx GS650 4-inch Gas Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/mechmaxx-gs650): MechMaxx · 4" max · 7 HP gasoline engine · manual feed · $1,099.
- [MechMaxx B150 6-inch Gas Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/mechmaxx-b150): MechMaxx · 6" max · 15 HP gasoline engine · manual feed · $1,599.
- [MechMaxx DCH7 7-inch Honda Gas Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/mechmaxx-dch7): MechMaxx · 7" max · 22 HP Honda GX commercial engine · self-feed · $3,499.
- [MechMaxx PowerDCH7 7-inch V-Twin Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/mechmaxx-power-dch7): MechMaxx · 7" max · 25 HP V-twin gasoline engine · self-feed · $3,999.
- [MechMaxx CROBA TX1000 8-inch Commercial Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/mechmaxx-croba-tx1000): MechMaxx · 8" max · 35 HP commercial gasoline engine · hydraulic feed · $7,499.
- [MechMaxx BX42S 4-inch PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/mechmaxx-bx42s): MechMaxx · 4" max · PTO-driven, 18–45 HP tractor · manual feed · $1,399.
- [Woodmaxx DC-1260 4-inch Gas Chipper/Shredder](https://chipitright.com/reviews/woodmaxx-dc-1260): Woodmaxx · 4" max · 11 HP gasoline engine · manual feed · $1,895.
- [Woodmaxx MX-8500G+ 5-inch PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/woodmaxx-mx-8500gp): Woodmaxx · 5" max · PTO-driven, 18–50 HP tractor · self-feed · $2,695.
- [Woodmaxx MX-8600 6-inch PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/woodmaxx-mx-8600): Woodmaxx · 6" max · PTO-driven, 25–65 HP tractor · self-feed · $3,195.
- [Woodmaxx WM-8M 8-inch Mechanical-Feed PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/woodmaxx-wm-8m): Woodmaxx · 8" max · PTO-driven, 25–70 HP tractor · self-feed · $3,995.
- [Woodmaxx WM-8H 8-inch Hydraulic-Feed PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/woodmaxx-wm-8h): Woodmaxx · 8" max · PTO-driven, 30–80 HP tractor · hydraulic feed · $4,795.
- [Woodmaxx MX-8800 8-inch Hydraulic-Feed PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/woodmaxx-mx-8800): Woodmaxx · 8" max · PTO-driven, 30–80 HP tractor · hydraulic feed · $5,495.
- [Woodmaxx MX-9900 9-inch Hydraulic-Feed PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/woodmaxx-mx-9900): Woodmaxx · 9" max · PTO-driven, 40–100 HP tractor · hydraulic feed · $6,995.
- [Woodland Mills WC46 4.5-inch PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/woodland-mills-wc46): Woodland Mills · 4.5" max · PTO-driven, 15–40 HP tractor · self-feed · $2,399.
- [Woodland Mills WC68 6-inch PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/woodland-mills-wc68): Woodland Mills · 6" max · PTO-driven, 20–65 HP tractor · self-feed · $2,999.
- [Woodland Mills WC88 8-inch Hydraulic-Feed PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/woodland-mills-wc88): Woodland Mills · 8" max · PTO-driven, 30–80 HP tractor · hydraulic feed · $4,999.
- [Wallenstein BX36S 3.5-inch PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/wallenstein-bx36s): Wallenstein · 3.5" max · PTO-driven, 12–30 HP tractor · self-feed · $2,895.
- [Wallenstein BX52S 5-inch PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/wallenstein-bx52s): Wallenstein · 5" max · PTO-driven, 22–55 HP tractor · self-feed · $5,150.
- [Wallenstein BX72S 7-inch PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/wallenstein-bx72s): Wallenstein · 7" max · PTO-driven, 50–85 HP tractor · self-feed · $6,495.
- [Wallenstein BX102S 10-inch PTO Woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/reviews/wallenstein-bx102s): Wallenstein · 10" max · PTO-driven, 80–120 HP tractor · self-feed · $9,240.

## Practical guides

- [How to choose a woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-woodchipper): A complete framework for choosing the right woodchipper based on your tractor, property size, branch diameter, and how often you'll use it. Covers PTO, gas, electric, and tow-behind with specific product recommendations.
- [What size woodchipper do I need?](https://chipitright.com/guides/what-size-woodchipper-do-i-need): Exact chipper-size recommendations by property acreage, branch diameter, and tractor HP. Sizing chart, common mistakes, and specific model picks for every tier.
- [PTO vs gas woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/guides/pto-vs-gas-woodchipper): A direct comparison of PTO tractor chippers versus gas-standalone chippers on cost, capacity, maintenance, and resale.
- [How many HP does a woodchipper need?](https://chipitright.com/guides/woodchipper-hp-requirements): HP requirements for woodchippers by branch diameter, feed type, and whether you're running PTO or gas.
- [Electric vs gas woodchipper](https://chipitright.com/guides/electric-vs-gas-woodchipper): Where electric chippers beat gas (and where they lose badly). Decision framework based on branch size, runtime, and noise.
- [Can you chip wet wood?](https://chipitright.com/guides/can-you-chip-wet-wood): Whether wet wood damages your chipper, how it affects chip quality, and when to wait versus chip anyway.
- [Woodchipper blade sharpening guide](https://chipitright.com/guides/woodchipper-blade-sharpening): How often to sharpen woodchipper blades, how to do it yourself, and when to send them out.
- [Woodchipper rental vs buying](https://chipitright.com/guides/woodchipper-rental-vs-buying): The exact day-count where buying a woodchipper beats renting one, with real 2026 rental and purchase prices.
- [What to do with wood chips after chipping](https://chipitright.com/guides/what-to-do-with-wood-chips): Mulch, pathways, composting, smoking wood, and more — eight uses for the wood chips your chipper produces.
- [Woodchipper vs wood shredder](https://chipitright.com/guides/woodchipper-vs-wood-shredder): How chippers and shredders differ mechanically, what each handles best, and which one you actually need.

## Additional comparisons

- [MechMaxx vs Woodmaxx: which is right for you?](https://chipitright.com/compare/mechmaxx-vs-woodmaxx): MechMaxx and Woodmaxx barely compete head-to-head. Here's the decision tree — if you have a tractor, choose Woodmaxx. If you don't, choose MechMaxx.
- [Woodmaxx WM-8H vs MX-8800](https://chipitright.com/compare/woodmaxx-wm-8h-vs-mx-8800): The WM-8H and MX-8800 are the two 8-inch hydraulic-feed PTO chippers in the Woodmaxx lineup. Here's exactly how they differ and who should buy which.
- [Woodmaxx MX-8800 vs Woodland Mills WC68](https://chipitright.com/compare/woodmaxx-mx-8800-vs-woodland-mills-wc68): The most-compared PTO chipper matchup for 30–40 HP tractor owners. Spec-by-spec breakdown and a clear recommendation.
- [MechMaxx B150 vs DCH7](https://chipitright.com/compare/mechmaxx-b150-vs-dch7): The B150 is a 6-inch mid-tier gas chipper. The DCH7 is a 7-inch Honda-powered commercial step-up. Here's which fits your workload.
- [Wallenstein BX52S vs Woodland Mills WC68](https://chipitright.com/compare/wallenstein-bx52s-vs-woodland-mills-wc68): Two PTO chippers that compact-tractor owners cross-shop constantly. The BX52S is $2,150 more for a smaller capacity — here's when the premium is worth it.
- [Wallenstein vs Woodmaxx: which is right for you?](https://chipitright.com/compare/wallenstein-vs-woodmaxx): Wallenstein and Woodmaxx both make PTO chippers for the same buyers. Wallenstein is premium-priced with a wider dealer network; Woodmaxx is the value leader with a 7-year warranty on the MX-Series.
- [Woodmaxx vs Woodland Mills: which PTO chipper brand is right for you?](https://chipitright.com/compare/woodmaxx-vs-woodland-mills): Woodmaxx and Woodland Mills are the two PTO chipper brands compact-tractor owners cross-shop most. Tier-by-tier comparison across 10 models with a clear buying recommendation.
- [Best PTO woodchipper for a 30 HP tractor](https://chipitright.com/compare/best-pto-woodchipper-30hp-tractor): Exactly which PTO woodchippers match a 30 HP compact tractor — and which ones to skip.

## About

- [About Chip It Right](https://chipitright.com/about): Editorial approach, research methodology, and affiliate disclosure.