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Astec - Peterson 6310B Drum Chipper

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Overview

The track mounted 6310B 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 feedstock.

The 6310B Drum Chipper is powered by a 1050 hp (772 kW) C27 Caterpillar engine, and has an optional Tier IV engine available.  At 86,000 pounds (39,010kg), the 6310B was designed for operations requiring high production and frequent moves between jobs.

The 6310B 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.

Specifications
Model
6310B
Category Name
Forestry & Environmental Recycling
Year
2025
Sale Type
New
Manufacturer
Astec - Peterson
tracks
Track Type & Width triple grouser, 24"
Travel Speed 1.2/2.3 mph
Track Width 9' 10"
Ground Pressure 12.5 lbs/in2
Track Length 14' 11"

 

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 86,000 lbs

 

features

Astec Peterson 6310B Drum ChipperKnife Assemblies at the Heart of the Chipper

Produced from the highest quality alloy chromium steel, heavy-duty Astec knife assemblies achieve uniform production of wood chips
 with high accepts and minimal losses.

Astec Peterson 6310B Drum ChipperSelect from 8- or 16-Pocket Drum

Featuring durable AR400 wear surfaces, the 6300 series Drum Chippers comes standard with an 8-pocket drum
rotor with one Babbitted knife per pocket. A 16-pocket drum rotor is available for chipping microchips.

Astec Peterson 6310B Drum ChipperDischarge Spout Options

Two discharge spouts are available on all Peterson Drum Chippers. An end-load spout designed to load closed-top chip vans. A top-load discharge spout is also available and designed to load open-top chip vans.

Astec Peterson 6310B Drum ChipperSuperior Product Sizing

Peterson’s drum chipper grate system provides ultra-consistent chip sizing; twigs and small stems which can be difficult to size are easily fractured through our innovative system. The chipper grate is located next to the chipper drum and ensures that materials passing through the grate meet a specific size requirement.

 

downloads

Name

Link

Drum Chipper Brochure Download

 

dimensions
Operating Length 40' 9" 
Operating Width 9' 10" 
Operating Height 12' 0" 
Travel Width 9' 10" 
Travel Length 40' 9" 
Travel Height 12' 
Frame Length 36' 5" 
Front Overhang 11' 8" 
Rear Overhang 9' 9 "
Front Angle of Approach  12 º
Rear Angle of Approach  13º
Front Ground Clearance 2' 10" 
Rear Ground Clearance 2' 6" 
Ground Clearance 2' 0" 

 

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