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Astec - Peterson 6300B Drum Chipper
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Overview
Specifications
chipper
weights
features
downloads
dimensions
powertrain
production
feed system
system controls
The 6300B Drum Chipper is suited for high volume biomass producers who have a wide variety of feed material, from logs up to 36″ (91 cm) in diameter, to brush and small feed stock.
The 6300B Drum Chipper is powered by a 1050 HP (772 kW) C27 Caterpillar engine, and has an optional Tier IV engine available. A PT Tech wet clutch has also been added to the machine. At 85,000 pounds (38,555 kg), the 6300B was designed for operations requiring high production and frequent moves between jobs.
The 6300B Drum Chipper has two drum configurations, a 8-pocket drum to make standard biomass chips, or a 16-pocket drum to make microchips. An optional grate system has been redesigned to allow for adjustment from a microchip to a 1¼” chip with the same grates. Traditional Babbitt type knife systems are standard equipment, or an optional key knife system is available. Peterson’s chip accelerator system, adds load density, or throws chips well away from the machine for land clearing operations.
Model
6300B
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
| Machine Weight | 85,000 lbs |
| 5th Wheel Weight | 36,000 lbs |
| Tridem Axle Weight | 49,000 lbs |
Features
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Downloads
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Link |
| Drum Chipper Brochure | Download |
Dimensions
| Operating Length | 42' 4" |
| Operating Width | 11' 4" |
| Operating Height | 12' 6" |
| Travel Width | 9' 10" |
| Travel Length | 42' 8" |
| Travel Height | 12' 6" |
| Frame Length | 41' 7" |
| Front Ground Clearance | 4' |
| Rear Ground Clearance | 11" |
| Ground Clearance | 2' 1" |
| Axle Spacing | 4' 7" |
| Front to 5th Wheel | 2' 2" |
| 5th Wheel to Center Axle | 31' 1" |
| 5th Wheel Height | 4' 1" |
Powertrain
| Engine | Caterpillar C27 Tier IV, 1050 hp |
| Clutch | PT Tech HPTO 15 FX |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 395 gallons |
| Main Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 120 gallons |
Production
| Chip Output | up to 175 ton/hour |
Feed System
| Feed Opening (h x w) | 36" h x 57" w |
| Feed Length | 7' 11" |
| Feed Height | 5' 0" |
| Feed Speed Range | up to 120 ft/min |
| Feed Conveyor Width | 4' 9" |
| Feed chain | 4 Sections, WDH120 |
| Compression Roll Diameter | 42" diameter |
System Controls
| Peterson Adaptive Control System | Yes |
| Radio Remote | Yes |
| Peterson+ Analytics | Yes |
Model
6300B
Category Name
Forestry & Environmental Recycling
Year
2025
Sale Type
New
Manufacturer
Astec - Peterson
Quantity
1