Astec - Peterson 5050H Electric Whole Tree Chipper

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Overview

The stationary, electric Peterson 5050H Delimber Debarker Disc Chipper produces high quality low bark content chips for wood pulp and pellets, processing whole trees in one continuous operation.
Equipped with a large feed throat, the 5050H can accept up to a 23-inch (56 cm) diameter single tree or multiple smaller stems.  The 5050H can be configured with a three or four pocket disc, with several optional sheave sizes to make precisely the chip you need.

The standard three-pocket disc produces chips from ⅝ to 1 ¼ inches (16–32 mm) long, while the optional four-pocket disc produces chips from ½ to 1 inches (13–25 mm) long.  Chipping production rates up to 150 tons (136 tonnes) per hour can be achieved depending on chip size and wood characteristics.

Specifications
Model
5050H
Category Name
Forestry & Environmental Recycling
Year
2025
Sale Type
New
Manufacturer
Astec - Peterson
chipper
Drum Size 50" diameter x 60" width
Knife Pockets 8 or 16 pockets (staggered)
Knife System Babbitt or Key Knife™
Chip Size ¼" to 1 ¼"

 

weights
tri-Axle Weight 59,960 lbs 
5th Wheel Weight 45,000 lbs 
Total Weight 103,500 lbs

 

features

Astec Peterson 5050H Electric Whole Tree ChipperEasy-to-Service Chain Flails and Replaceable Wear Liners

Upper and lower chain flails strip bark and limbs from the stems, replaceable UHMW wear liners protect the flail housing sidewalls. 

Astec Peterson 5050H Electric Whole Tree ChipperA high visibility, weatherized cab meets OSHA Standards

Ergonomic joystick controls provide precise control of the two-section knuckle-boom log loader. End loading or top loading spouts are available.

Astec Peterson 5050H Electric Whole Tree ChipperTwo chipper disc and knife systems available

Peterson disc chippers come with three or four pocket, 66" (167 cm) diameter chipper discs with traditional Babbitted knife systems, or Key Knife™ systems.

 

dimensions
Operating Length 54' 7" 
Operating Width 15' 2" 
Travel Length 52' 9" 
Travel Width 11' 9" 
Travel Height 13' 6" 
Frame Length 50' 9" 
Front Ground Clearance 2' 11" 
Rear Ground Clearance 10" 
Ground Clearance 13" 
Axle Spacing 60" 
Front to 5th Wheel 1' 8" 
5th Wheel to Center Axle 41' 9" 
5th Wheel to Rear Axle 46' 9" 
5th Wheel Height 4' 2" 

 

powertrain
Fuel Tank Capacity 300 gal
Electric Power

USA: 460 VAC, 60 Hz, 3-phase

Europe : 400 VAC, 50 Hz, 3-phase

Canada: 575 VAC, 60 Hz, 3-phase

Disc Motor

crusher duty, 1x 600 hp 

crusher duty, 2x 400 hp

crusher duty, 2x 500 hp

Hydraulic Motor pump duty, 1x 600 hp

 

system controls
Adaptive Control System Yes
Radio Remote Yes
Peterson+ Analytics Yes

 

delimber/debarker
Flail Drums single lower and dual floating upper  
Drum Diameter 11"   
Flail Rods/Drum 6 per drum  
Flail Chain/Drum 78 chains, 8 links each  
Drive Type hydrostatic  
Flail Speed Range 400 to 700 rpm  
End Discharge Bark Mover 120" x 24"   
Variable Flail Speed adjustable from cab  

 

feed system & log loader
Feed System Specifications
Feed Opening (w x h) 53" w x 24" h 
Feed Speed Range 64 to 170 ft/min
Maximum Log Diameter 23" 
Feed Rolls dual with floating top rolls
Lower Feed Rolls 7 powered
Log Loader  
Lift Capacity 11,851 lbs at 15' 
Hydraulic Knuckle Boom 2-section, 26' 10" 
Grapple with Heel Rack 360° rotation, 42" 
Controls two lever electronic joystick
Enclosed Weatherized Operator's Cab with Air Conditioner