Chipping branches at the job site instead of hauling them across town changes the economics of every tree job. A mobile wood chipper puts the shredder right where the work is: you pull up, feed the brush, and drive away with usable chips instead of a trailer full of waste. Landscapers, arborists, and tree services use this one move to cut hauling trips, dodge dumping fees, and keep crews productive. Below, I’ll walk you through the YG range and exactly what to look for before you buy.
Here’s the full YG tree branch chipper lineup at a glance:
| Model | YG6130 | YG6140 | YG6145 | YG6145-P | YG6175-P |
| Power type | Diesel or electric engine | ||||
| Capacity | 2t/h | 3t/h | 5t/h | 5t/h | 8t/h |
| Diesel engine power | 23.6kw/32hp | 40kw/54hp | 75kw/100hp | 75kw/100hp | 145kw/197hp |
| Speed (r/min) | 2600 | 2900 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 |
| No. of Blade | 4pcs moving knives , 1pcs fixed knives | 8pcs moving knives , 1pcs fixed knives | |||
| Blade length | 155mm | 155mm | 230mm | 230mm | 260mm |
| Dia of feeding roller | 280mm | 280mm | 500mm | 500mm | 600mm |
| Feeding size | 300*180mm | 300*280mm | 450*380mm | 450*380mm | 550*430mm |
| Feeding method | Horizontal hydraulic feeding | ||||
| Feeding chain plate size | / | / | / | 1700*450mm | 3000*550mm |
| Start Method | Electric start | ||||
| 600w | 600w | 800w | 800w | 800w | |
| Battery | 12V 105aH | 24V 85aH | 24V 105aH | 24V 105aH | 24V 105aH |
| Crushing diameter | ≤130mm | ≤140mm | ≤250mm | ≤250mm | ≤300mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20L | 20L | 25L | 25L | 50L |
| Gear position | Intelligent control | ||||
| Tire size (Aluminum alloy hub) | 165/70R13 | 165/70R13 | 215/75R15 | 215/75R15 | 215/75R15 |
| Discharge direction | 360° | ||||
| Other accessories | Tail lights, feed lights, folding jacks | ||||
Why Pick a Mobile Wood Chipper over a Stationary One?
A stationary chipper is fast, but it has one fatal flaw: the tree never comes to you. Every branch has to be loaded, hauled, and dumped — that’s truck time, fuel, and tipping fees you’re paying for nothing.
Do the math on your own operation. If you make ten hauling trips a week at roughly $50 each in fuel and dump charges, that’s $500 a week — over $2,000 a month — spent just getting rid of waste.
A mobile chipper erases most of those trips. You keep the crew on-site, chip as you trim, and the chips stay on the property as mulch or get sold instead of paid to remove.
Because YG chippers are trailer-mounted, one person can move them with a pickup. No crane, no permanent site, no waiting for the yard to open.
Yg Mobile Chipper Lineup: Match Throughput To Your Job
Every model in the table shares the same DNA: diesel or electric power, horizontal hydraulic feeding, a 360° discharge, and road-ready trailer gear. The real difference is throughput. Here’s how to pick:
- YG6130 (2t/h) — the entry pick. Fits through tight gates, handles yard and small-farm brush up to 130mm diameter.
- YG6140 (3t/h) — the sweet spot for a one-truck landscaping crew doing steady weekly work.
- YG6145 (5t/h) — professional-grade. Bigger feeding roller (500mm) and 230mm blades make it a proper production machine.
- YG6145-P / YG6175-P (8t/h) — heavy commercial. The feeding chain plate (up to 3000*550mm) keeps constant flow, and the 145kw/197hp engine chews through up to 300mm diameter material.
One thing that matters more than raw horsepower: feeding size. That’s the real bottleneck on every job, so line it up with the branches you actually handle daily.
Portable Wood Chippers For Sale: What To Check Before You Buy
You’ll see a lot of “portable wood chippers for sale” online, and most listings look the same. The difference shows up on site. Run through this checklist before you commit:
- Crushing diameter — the single most honest spec. If most of your work is ≤130mm but you occasionally hit 250mm, don’t buy the smallest model just to save money.
- Feeding size — a 550*430mm opening swallows whole limbs that smaller units choke on. Bigger is safer, because you stop wrestling material into the feed.
- Hydraulic self-feeding — machines with horizontal hydraulic feeding pull branches in by themselves. Manual-feed units are slower and riskier for the operator.
- Portability — check tire size and whether it rolls by hand on your terrain. All YG models come with aluminum-alloy hubs and, on the -P units, a proper feeding chain plate.
- Blade service — blades are wear parts. Confirm replacement blades are available and cheap to swap before you buy, not after.
Practical tip: measure your typical branch diameter, not the biggest one you’ve ever cut. A machine that’s comfortable at your daily size will outwork an oversized model that’s a pain to maneuver.
Real-World Numbers: What Yg Chippers Actually Do On Site
Numbers are worth more than adjectives, so here’s the realistic picture. A tree service running storm cleanup with a YG6145 (5t/h) can turn a pickup-truckload of mixed branches into chips in roughly 15–20 minutes of feeding — including the stopping to reposition.
The 8-knife setup on the larger models is where the throughput lives: more moving knives mean smaller chips and faster cutting, which means less clogging and fewer stops. Add the 360° discharge, and you can aim chips straight into a truck bed from any side without moving the machine.
On cost, diesel models shine when you’re running all day in the field. If you’re mostly working near a building site with power, an electric unit cuts fuel and noise — the choice is about where your jobs live, not which is “better.”
Request Specs for Your Branch Size
Oem Support: Put Your Own Brand On A Mobile Chipper
Buying YG doesn’t mean you have to sell it as YG. We offer OEM support so you can sell under your own brand: your logo, your paint, your model naming.
- Bulk ordering on the models that fit your market.
- Custom branding on the machine body and documentation.
- Spare-parts program so your customers stay your customers, not someone else’s.
If you’re a distributor or a brand building out a grounds-care line, this is the part of the deal that most online sellers can’t match — you get a proven, spec’d machine with your name on it.
Portable Wood Chipper FAQ
Q1: What size branches can a mobile wood chipper handle?
It depends on the model. The YG6130 crushes up to 130mm, the YG6140 up to 140mm, and the YG6145 series up to 250–300mm. Measure your biggest routine branch and pick one step above it.
Q2: Should I get diesel or electric?
Diesel if you work in the field away from power all day; electric if jobs are near buildings or noise is a concern. Both are available on YG models — it’s a use-case call, not a quality call.
Q3: Do I need a big truck to move it?
No. All YG chippers are trailer-mounted with road tires, so a standard pickup tows them. The entry models even roll by hand on flat ground for short moves.
Q4: How often do blades need replacing, and are spares easy to get?
Blade life depends on material and how clean the wood is, but they’re standard wear parts and easy to swap. YG supplies replacement blades, and the fixed-knife design means you’re not changing everything at once.
Q5: Can I buy with my own branding?
Yes — that’s the OEM program. You can order bulk units with your logo, your paint, and your own model numbers, plus a spare-parts supply to support your end customers.