Key Features
How The Bear Cat CH6627H Compares To Other Chipper Options
Rental operations, municipalities, and landscape companies evaluating brush chippers usually face this question: should I get a smaller 4-inch capacity chipper, a mid-range hydraulic feed unit, or invest in a full 6-inch commercial machine built for high-volume brush and limb work?
| Feature | Bear Cat CH4420, 4 in Capacity | Mid-Range Hydraulic Feed Chipper | Bear Cat CH6627H, 6 in Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton XR Professional, 13 HP, 420cc | Various, 18-20 HP | Vanguard Briggs & Stratton, 23 HP, 627cc |
| Feed System | Gravity/self feed | Hydraulic, standard control | Electronically-controlled hydraulic, DDC system |
| Disc | 14 in dia, 1 in thick, 49 lbs | Mid-size disc | 26 in dia, 1 in thick, 165 lbs |
| Hopper Opening | 13 x 15 in | Mid-size | 33 x 36 in |
Product Description
The Bear Cat CH6627H towable chipper makes quick work of 6 in. diameter tree limbs, trunks, and large brushes. This chipper comes with a standard 2 in. coupler, making it simple to tow between jobs or around a property, and comes equipped with a 23 HP Vanguard Briggs & Stratton engine and a cantilevered rotor to increase reliability and prevent material wrap with stringy, sappy, or wet woods.
How The Bear Cat CH6627H Compares To Other Chipper Options
Rental operations, municipalities, and landscape companies evaluating brush chippers usually face this question: should I get a smaller 4-inch capacity chipper, a mid-range hydraulic feed unit, or invest in a full 6-inch commercial machine built for high-volume brush and limb work?
Here's the honest comparison:
| Feature | Bear Cat CH4420, 4" Capacity ($5,721) | Mid-Range Hydraulic Feed Chipper ($12,000-$16,000) | Bear Cat CH6627H, 6" Capacity ($20,631) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton XR Professional, 13 HP, 420cc | Various, 18-20 HP | Vanguard Briggs & Stratton, 23 HP, 627cc |
| Feed System | Gravity/self feed | Hydraulic, standard control | Electronically-controlled hydraulic feed, DDC system for optimal rotor RPM |
| Infeed Opening | 4.5" x 4.5" | 5" x 10" range | 6" x 13" |
| Disc | 14" diameter, 1" thick, 49 lb. | Mid-size disc | 26" diameter, 1" thick, 165 lb. |
| Chipper Blades | 2 reversible heat-treated | 2 to 3 blades | 4 reversible heat-treated |
| Hopper Opening | 13" x 15" | Mid-size | 33" x 36" |
| Drive System | Double-banded belt | Belt or direct drive | Triple-banded belt |
| Starter | Recoil | Electric or recoil | Electric |
| Best Suited For | Small acreage, homeowner-scale jobs | Regular commercial brush clearing | High-volume rental, municipal, and landscape company use |
Why The Bear Cat CH6627H Is Worth The Investment
This isn't just a wood chipper, it's a full commercial-grade machine with an electronically-controlled hydraulic feed system that keeps the rotor running at its optimal RPM range regardless of material size or density.
The CH6627H specifically addresses the needs of rental operations, municipalities, and landscape companies that handle large volumes of brush, limbs, and trunk material up to 6 inches in diameter on a regular basis.
Smart Hydraulic Feed Control. The electronically-controlled hydraulic feed system ensures the rotor operates at its optimal RPM range automatically, meaning the machine adjusts feed speed to match material load instead of bogging down or feeding inconsistently the way gravity-fed chippers can on larger material.
Engineered For Heavy-Volume Material
A 33" x 36" hopper opening easily accommodates large brush without pre-cutting or repositioning
Four reversible heat-treated chipper blades provide extended cutting life and consistent performance under heavy use
26" diameter, 165 lb. disc delivers the mass and momentum needed to process 6-inch material smoothly
Built To Resist Material Wrap
The cantilevered rotor design increases reliability and prevents material wrap with stringy, sappy, or wet wood, the same reliability advantage found across the Bear Cat towable chipper line
Four-sided, adjustable striking anvil ensures consistent chipping quality across varied material types
Optional engine guard is available to prevent obstructions from chipping debris
Real Savings
Electronically-controlled hydraulic feed reduces jams and stalling that cost labor time on manually fed or basic hydraulic chippers
Four reversible blades extend cutting life significantly before a full blade change is needed
Adjustable discharge chute directs chips straight into dump trailers, cutting down on cleanup and material handling time
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 Rental operations, municipalities, and landscape companies processing high volumes of brush and limb material can't afford a chipper that jams, stalls, or can't keep pace with larger material. The Bear Cat CH6627H is built with an electronically-controlled hydraulic feed system, a 26-inch disc, and a cantilevered rotor, so it processes 6-inch material reliably at commercial volume. For anyone running brush chipping as a core part of daily operations, this is the machine built to keep up.
- Handles tree limbs, prunings, and brush up to 6 in. wide
- Ideal for rentals, municipalities, and landscape companies
- 33 in. x 36 in. opening easily accommodates large brush
- Standard 2 in. coupler makes it easy to tow between jobs or around a property
- Electronically-controlled hydraulic feed system ensures rotor operates at optimal RPM range
- Adjustable discharge chute for chipping into dump trailers
- Cantilevered rotor for increased reliability with stringy, sappy, or wet wood
- Four-sided, adjustable striking anvil to ensure chipping quality
- Four reversible heat-treated chipper blades
- Optional engine guard prevents obstructions from chipping debris (GWG311761)
| Equipment Type | Brush Chipper |
| Chipper Knives | 4 Reversible Heat-Treated |
| Chipping Capacity | 6 In. |
| Dimensions | 152 In. L x 60 In. W x 98 In. H |
| Disc Size | 26 In. Diameter x 1 In. Thick |
| Disc Weight | 165 Lb. |
| Displacement | 627cc |
| Drive | Triple-Banded Belt |
| Engine | Vanguard |
| Engine Brand | Briggs & Stratton |
| Feed Roller Diameter | 12 In. |
| Feed System | Hydraulic |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Hopper Capacity | 33 In. x 36 In. |
| Horsepower | 23 HP |
| Hydraulic Controller | DDC System |
| Infeed Opening | 6 In. x 13 In. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Tires | P205-75R14 |
| Towable | Yes; 2 In. Coupler Standard |
| Weight | 1595 Lb. |
Full Spec Sheet
| Model | CH6627H, GPE211073 |
| Engine | Vanguard, Briggs & Stratton, 23 HP, 627cc |
| Chipping Capacity | 6 in |
| Disc | 26 in dia, 1 in thick, 165 lbs |
| Drive | Triple-banded belt |
| Feed System | Hydraulic, DDC controller |
| Hopper | 33 x 36 in |
| Infeed Opening | 6 x 13 in |
| Starter | Electric |
| Weight | 1,595 lbs |
| Towable | Yes, 2 in coupler standard |
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