Astec - Peterson 5900E Disc Chipper

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Specifications

Model 5900E Category Name Forestry & Environmental Recycling Year 2025
Sale Type New Manufacturer Astec - Peterson Odometer km
Price Contact for price CAD  
Description

The Peterson 5900E disc chipper produces high quality paper chips when used with a Peterson 4800F debarker, or fuel chips as a stand alone fuel wood chipper.
The 5900E is powered by a Caterpillar C18, Tier IV, 755hp (563kW) engine, which is both fuel efficient and maintenance friendly.

The 5900E Disc Chipper can be configured with a three or four pocket disc, with several optional sheave sizes to make precisely the chip you need. Chipping production rates from 60 to 100 US tons (54 431to 90 718 kg) can be achieved depending on chip size. The productive 5900E’s large feed throat can accept up to 23 inch (58 cm) diameter trees or multiple smaller stems.

CHIPPER
Chipper Disc 66 in diameter
Knife Pockets 3 or 4
Knife System Babbitt or Key Knife™
Chip Size 1/4" to 1"

 

WEIGHTS
Total Weight (approximate) 46,600 lbs
5th Wheel Weight (approximate) 17,400 lbs
Tandem Axle Weight (approximate) 29,200 lbs
Wheel Base (2 Axle) 23'

 

FEATURES

Two 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.

 

DOWNLOADS

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DIMENSIONS
Operating Length 33' 
Operating Width 22' 1 3/4" 
Operating Height 17' 3" 
Travel Width 9' 6" 
Travel Length 28' 11" 
Travel Height 13' 7" 
Front to 5th Wheel 18" 
5th Wheel to Center Axle 18' 10 1/2" 
5th Wheel to Rear Axle 23' 
Axle Spacing 49"
Kingpin to Rear Bumper 26'
5th Wheel Height 4' 1 1/2"

 

POWERTRAIN
Engine Caterpillar C18 Tier IV, 755 hp
Clutch PT Tech HPTO 14 FX
Fuel Tank Capacity 300 gallons
Main Hydraulic Tank Capacity 110 gallons

 

FEED SYSTEM
Feed Opening 23 in
Feed Speed Range up to 155 ft/min
SYSTEM CONTROLS
Peterson Adaptive Control System Yes
Radio Remote Yes