Farmry GS65V 2-inch Gas Woodchipper Review (2026)
A 2-inch triple-inlet drum chipper on a 16.7-inch twin-blade drum turning 3,600 RPM. Closer to a yard shredder than a branch chipper, and priced accordingly.
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- Triple-inlet feed takes branches, logs, and leafy debris through separate ports
- 16.7-inch drum is nearly double the GS65S drum at $80 more
- TUV CE certified with a low-oil shutdown sensor
- Lightest machine Farmry sells at 178 lb
- Replacement blade set is only $49.99
- 2-inch capacity puts this below the working range of everything else on this site
- Tow bar is an optional extra despite the portability pitch
- Manual pull start only
- No 360° discharge — the chute is fixed at 44 inches
- 12-month warranty
Two inches is a different category
Almost everything else we cover starts at 4 inches, because that is roughly where brush becomes branches. A 2-inch limit means pruning waste, hedge trimmings, cane, vines, and leafy debris. It does not mean storm cleanup, it does not mean limbs off a mature hardwood, and it does not mean anything you would need a tractor to drag.
Set expectations accordingly and the GS65V is fine at what it does. Judge it against a 4-inch machine and it will disappoint, not because it is badly built but because you bought the wrong tool. If you are unsure which side of that line your property falls on, our sizing guide is a better starting point than any single review.
The drum design reflects the category. This is a twin-blade drum turning 3,600 RPM, not a heavy disc — good for shredding soft material quickly, not for carrying momentum through a dense cut.
Why this one over the cheaper GS65S
Farmry sells two 2-inch machines $80 apart, and the more expensive one is clearly the better buy. The GS65V has a 16.7-inch drum against the GS65S's 9.1 inches. Its throat is 5.9 × 5.9 inches against 3.9 × 4.1. It weighs 178 lb against 194 lb, so it is lighter despite the much larger drum.
The consumables gap is the clincher. A replacement blade set for the GS65V is $49.99. The same nominal set for the GS65S is $139.99 — nearly three times as much on the cheaper machine. Over any real service life that difference swamps the $80 you saved up front. We have flagged this with Farmry as it may be a pricing error, but as listed it is a strong argument for the GS65V.
The triple-inlet feed is the GS65V's signature: three dedicated ports for branches, logs, and leafy debris rather than one hopper. On mixed garden waste, where matted leaves are what actually jams a small chipper, separating the feed paths is a sensible design rather than a marketing line.
Sensible safety kit, and one thing sold separately
For $799 the safety and protection list is better than expected: a large red emergency stop button, safety curtains lining the hoppers, a low-oil shutdown sensor to protect the engine, and TUV CE certification. The low-oil sensor in particular is the kind of thing that gets left off cheap equipment and then destroys an engine.
The 7 HP Rato 212cc is a pull-start engine, with a Kohler option listed if you want a more familiar brand. At this size pull-start is normal and not really a criticism.
The thing to budget for: the tow bar is optional. Farmry's copy leans on portability and towing behind an ATV or garden tractor, but the spec table lists the tow bar as an extra. If moving it around the property matters, price that in before you compare against the GS65S.
What's in the box
- GS65V chipper unit with 7 HP Rato 212cc engine
- Blade set installed (2 cutting, 2 swing, 2 triangle)
- Wheels (145/70-6)
- Curved discharge chute
- Operator manual (GS65V, also downloadable)
- Tow bar (optional extra — the machine is not towable as shipped)
- Gasoline and engine oil for first fill
- Spare blade set ($49.99)
- Ear protection and safety glasses
Ships free in a wooden case measuring 33 × 29 × 25 in at 178 lb. Note that despite Farmry's portability pitch, the tow bar is an optional extra rather than included — price it in if you plan to move the machine behind an ATV or garden tractor.
Farmry GS65V 2-inch Gas Woodchipper specs at a glance
- Brand
- Farmry
- Model
- GS65V
- Power type
- gas
- Max branch diameter
- 2"
- Power
- 7 HP Rato 212cc, manual pull start
- Feed system
- Manual
- Weight
- 178 lb
- Price (MSRP)
- $799
- Warranty
- 1 year
Who should buy the GS65V — and who should skip it
- Your material is genuinely under 2 inches — pruning waste, hedge trimmings, vines, leafy debris
- You want the better of Farmry's two small machines, which is this one by a clear margin
- Mixed garden waste is your problem and the three separate feed inlets suit it
- $799 is the budget and a 4-inch machine is out of reach
- You value the low-oil shutdown sensor and emergency stop at this price point
- Your branches reach 3 inches or more — this machine cannot do that work at any feed rate
- You need it towable, and you would rather not pay extra for the tow bar
- You want electric start; this is pull-start only
- You are cross-shopping real chippers — everything else on this site starts around 4 inches
- You want a proven service record; Farmry's small chippers have no independent owner reports
Alternatives to the GS65V
$500 more. 4-inch capacity (2 inch larger). from MechMaxx.
$1,526 more. 4-inch capacity (2 inch larger). 2-year warranty. from Woodmaxx.
$1,800 more. 6-inch capacity (4 inch larger). 2-year warranty. from MechMaxx.
GS65V blade replacement & sharpening
Drum design rather than disc: a 16.7-inch twin-blade drum turning 3,600 RPM, with a 3.5-inch blade length.
Farmry also lists 2 swing blades and 2 triangle blades alongside the 2 cutting blades, to suit the three separate feed inlets.
Replacement set is $49.99 — a third of what the same nominal set costs on the cheaper GS65S.
- Blade count
- 2 flywheel knives
- Bed knife
- Yes — fixed anvil
- Sharpening angle
- 35–40°
- Reversible
- Yes — doubles edge life
- Blade material
- Hardened steel, double-edge reversible
- Replacement set
- $50–$50
- Sharpening interval
- 15–25 hours
- Bolt torque
- See manual
- 01Stop the machine and isolate power
Shut the engine off, disconnect the spark-plug boot, and wait until the GS65V flywheel has fully stopped. Do not open the hood while it is still spinning down.
- 02Open the discharge or flywheel access cover
Remove the bolts on the GS65V flywheel access hood (or flip the hinged hood if equipped). Swing it clear so you have line-of-sight to every blade position.
- 03Rotate the flywheel to the first blade
Turn the flywheel by hand until the first of the 2 knives is aligned with the access opening. Mark it "1" with a paint pen so you can keep track of orientation.
- 04Break the blade bolts loose
Use a breaker bar on each of the 2 blade bolts. Woodmaxx and Woodland Mills both thread-lock these at the factory; heat gently if they don't yield. Do not pry on the flywheel itself.
- 05Slide the blade out and inspect
Remove the blade and inspect for cracks, nicks deeper than 1/16", and rounded bevels. A cracked blade goes straight in the scrap bin — never re-sharpened.
- 06Flip or replace the blade
The GS65V uses 2 reversible knives. If the secondary edge is still clean, simply flip the blade for a fresh edge. If both edges are worn, sharpen at 35–40° on a belt sander — quench every 10–15 seconds to avoid bluing the Hardened steel, double-edge reversible.
- 07Balance the set
Remove equal material from every blade in the set. On the GS65V's 2-knife flywheel, even a 1–2 gram imbalance shows up as vibration at operating RPM. Weigh on a gram scale after sharpening.
- 08Reinstall and torque
Apply anti-seize to the bolt threads (not the heads) and torque in a star pattern to 45–55 ft-lb. Use fresh lock washers — reused washers are the #1 cause of a loose blade downstream.
- 09Repeat for every remaining blade
Rotate the flywheel and repeat steps 3–8 for the remaining 1 knives. Then inspect the fixed bed knife — if the edge is rounded, flip or replace it and reset the blade-to-anvil gap to ~0.030" with feeler gauges.
- 10Close up and test-run
Rotate the flywheel by hand one full revolution to confirm no contact with the bed knife or housing. Close the access cover. Start the engine and idle for 30 seconds before ramping to full RPM. Feed one small test branch before returning to normal work.
Not sure the GS65V is the right size for your branches?
The Farmry GS65V 2-inch Gas Woodchipper handles branches up to 2 inches. Use the free HP calculator to check whether your tractor or engine has enough power for your specific branch diameter and wood type.
Check HP requirements for your branchesGS65V — frequently asked questions
- Is the Farmry GS65V a real wood chipper?
- It is a 2-inch drum chipper, which in practice means a yard shredder. It handles pruning waste, hedge trimmings, and leafy debris. It is not built for branches a 4-inch machine would take, and it competes with big-box shredders rather than with PTO or larger gas chippers.
- Should I buy the GS65V or the cheaper GS65S?
- The GS65V, for $80 more. It has a 16.7-inch drum against 9.1 inches, a wider throat, less weight, and replacement blades at $49.99 against the GS65S's $139.99. The consumables difference alone outweighs the price gap.
- What does triple-inlet feed actually do?
- It gives three dedicated feed ports for different material — branches, logs, and leafy debris — instead of one shared hopper. On mixed garden waste it reduces the matting and clogging that stops small chippers, which is a genuine design benefit rather than marketing.
- Is the GS65V towable?
- Only with the optional tow bar, which is not included. The spec table lists it as an extra even though Farmry's copy emphasises portability behind an ATV or garden tractor. Budget for it if you need to move the machine around.
- What engine does the GS65V use?
- A 7 HP Rato 212cc with manual pull start, driving the drum at 3,600 RPM. A Kohler engine option is listed. It includes a low-oil shutdown sensor, and the machine is TUV CE certified.
- How much HP do I need to run the GS65V?
- The GS65V has a built-in 7 HP Rato 212cc, manual pull start. No external power source needed.
- What warranty does the GS65V come with?
- Farmry covers the GS65V with a 1-year warranty. Covers manufacturing defects; excludes wearing parts and cosmetic damage.
- What can the GS65V actually chip in real-world use?
- Rated for 2-inch branches. In practice, green softwood chips reliably at rated max. Seasoned hardwood at 2 inches slows the feed rate and bogs the flywheel on knots — comfortable working capacity on hardwood is 2–1.5 inches. Manual feed means you control the pace — feed slowly on hard material.
- Is the GS65V worth buying?
- At $799, the GS65V is the entry tier — good for occasional homeowner use but limited capacity. The 1-year warranty is shorter than competitors — factor that into your decision.