Key Features
How The Bear Cat CH4420 Compares To Other Chipper Options
Homeowners with small acreage and rental operations evaluating brush chippers usually face this question: should I get a light consumer-grade chipper, a basic centrifugal clutch unit, or invest in a road towable, rental-ready machine built to resist material wrap?
| Feature | Consumer Light-Duty Chipper | Basic Centrifugal Clutch Chipper | Bear Cat CH4420 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Honda GX200, 6.5 HP | Honda GX390, 13 HP | Briggs & Stratton XR Professional, 13 HP, 420cc |
| Chipping Capacity | 4 in | 3 to 4 in | 4.5 in |
| Rotor Design | Standard | Standard | Cantilevered, resists material wrap |
| Towability | Limited or none | Basic hitch | Standard 2 in coupler, road towable |
Product Description
How The Bear Cat CH4420 Compares To Other Chipper Options
Homeowners with small acreage and rental operations evaluating brush chippers usually face this question: should I get a light consumer-grade chipper, a basic centrifugal clutch unit, or invest in a road towable, rental-ready machine built to resist material wrap?
Here's the honest comparison:
| Feature | Consumer Light-Duty Chipper ($1,800-$2,000) | Basic Centrifugal Clutch Chipper ($3,700-$4,000) | Bear Cat CH4420 ($5,721) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Honda GX200, 6.5 HP | Honda GX390, 13 HP | Briggs & Stratton XR Professional Series, 13 HP, 420cc |
| Chipping Capacity | 4" | 3" to 4" | 4.5" |
| Disc | Smaller, lighter | Standard steel | 14" diameter, 1" thick, 49 lb. |
| Rotor Design | Standard | Standard | Cantilevered rotor to prevent material wrap with stringy, sappy, or wet wood |
| Anvil System | Fixed or basic | Basic adjustable | Four-sided, adjustable striking anvil for consistent chipping quality |
| Chute Design | Fixed or basic | Standard | 9.85" x 9.85" diamond-shaped gravity feed chute, ground discharge to reduce mess |
| Towability | Limited or none | Basic hitch | Standard 2" coupler, road towable |
| Blade RPM | Lower | Standard | Up to 3,000 RPM |
Why The Bear Cat CH4420 Is Worth The Investment
This isn't just a wood chipper, it's a road towable machine engineered to resist the material wrap that stalls out lesser chippers when working with stringy, sappy, or wet wood.
The CH4420 specifically addresses the needs of homeowners with small acreage and rental operations that need a chipper capable of handling varied material without jamming, and one that can be towed easily between job sites or around a property.
Built To Resist Material Wrap. The cantilevered rotor design is engineered specifically to increase reliability and prevent the kind of material wrap that occurs with stringy, sappy, or wet wood, a common frustration with standard rotor designs on lesser chippers.
Engineered For Consistent Chipping Quality
Four-sided, adjustable striking anvil ensures consistent chipping quality across varied material types
Oversized heat-treated chipping blades rotate at up to 3,000 RPM to keep production moving
14" diameter, 1" thick disc weighing 49 lb. provides the mass and stability needed for smooth, consistent cuts pass after pass
Built For Easy Transport And Cleanup
Standard 2" coupler makes it simple to tow between jobs or around a property without a specialized hitch setup
Ground discharge chute keeps chips low to the ground, reducing mess and debris
Optional discharge chute available for chipping directly into dump trailers
Real Savings
Cantilevered rotor reduces downtime and cleanup costs associated with material wrap jams common on standard rotor designs
Reversible, heat-treated chipping blades extend cutting life before replacement is needed
Ground discharge chute cuts down on cleanup time after each job
Free shipping and no sales tax through Summit Forge Supply keeps the total cost down compared to buying elsewhere and paying tax and freight separately
The Bottom Line Homeowners with small acreage and rental operations that need a dependable, easy-to-tow chipper can't afford a machine that jams on stringy or wet material. The Bear Cat CH4420 is built with a cantilevered rotor, a four-sided adjustable anvil, and a road towable frame, so it keeps chipping through varied material without the downtime. For anyone managing brush and limb cleanup on a regular basis, this is the chipper built for the job.
- Handles tree limbs and prunings up to 4 in. wide
- Ideal for homeowners with small acreage
- 9.85 in. x 9.85 in. diamond-shaped chute with gravity feed
- Standard 2 in. coupler makes it easy to tow between jobs or around a property
- Ground discharge chute keeps chips low to the ground, reducing mess and debris
- Cantilevered rotor for increased reliability with stringy, sappy, or wet wood
- Four-sided, adjustable striking anvil to ensure chipping quality
- Oversized heat-treated chipping blades rotate at up to 3,000 RPM
- Optional discharge chute for chipping into dump trailers (GWG311759)
| Equipment Type | Brush Chipper |
| Chipper Knives | 2 Reversible Heat-Treated |
| Chipping Capacity | 4.5 In. |
| Dimensions | 75 In. L x 52 In. W x 45 In. H |
| Disc Size | 14 In. Diameter x 1 In. Thick |
| Disc Weight | 49 Lb. |
| Displacement | 420cc |
| Drive | Double-Banded Belt |
| Engine | XR Professional Series |
| Engine Brand | Briggs & Stratton |
| Feed System | Gravity/Self Feed |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Hopper Capacity | 13 In. x 15 In. |
| Horsepower | 13 HP |
| Infeed Opening | 4.5 In. x 4.5 In. |
| RPM | 3000 |
| Starter | Recoil |
| Tires | ST4.8-8 |
| Towable | Yes; 2 In. Coupler Standard |
| Weight | 465 Lb. |
Full Spec Sheet
| Model | CH4420, GPE211072 |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton XR Professional, 13 HP, 420cc |
| Chipping Capacity | 4.5 in |
| Disc | 14 in dia, 1 in thick, 49 lbs |
| Drive | Double-banded belt |
| Feed System | Gravity/self feed |
| Hopper | 13 x 15 in |
| RPM | 3,000 |
| Weight | 465 lbs |
| Towable | Yes, 2 in coupler standard |
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