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Peterson 4310B Drum Chipper

At a glance data:

Engine:
Cat C18 Tier IV 755 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity:
280 gal
Machine Weight:
58,500 lbs

Overview

The track mounted 4310B Drum Chipper is suited for high volume biomass producers who have a wide variety of feed material from brush and small feed stock to logs up to 24 inches (61 cm) in diameter. The 4310B is powered by a 755 horsepower (563 kW) C18 Tier IV Caterpillar engine. At 58,500 pounds (26 535 kg), the track mounted 4310B Drum Chipper is designed for operations requiring high production and frequent moves between jobs. The chipper utilizes a 36 inch diameter by 44¾ inch (91 by 114 cm) wide drum with either 6 or 12 knife pockets. Traditional Babbitt type knife systems are standard equipment. Chip length can be set from 1⁄8 to 1¼ inch (3 to 32 mm) depending on rotor and knife configuration.

Category:
Chippers and Grinders

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General Specifications

Engine:
Cat C18 Tier IV 755 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity:
280 gal
Machine Weight:
58,500 lbs

Standard Equipment

dimensions

  • Operating Length: 30' 5"
  • Operating Width: 10' 3"
  • Operating Height: 11' 7"
  • Travel Width: 10' 3"
  • Travel Length: 30' 4"
  • Travel Height: 11' 7"
  • Frame Length: 29' 4½"
  • Front Overhang: 7' ¾"
  • Rear Overhang: 9'
  • Front Angle of Approach: 15º
  • Rear Angle of Approach: 18º
  • Front Ground Clearance: 2' 10½"
  • Rear Ground Clearance: 2' 4"
  • Ground Clearance: 2' 4"

weight

  • Machine Weight: 58,500 lbs

powertrain & system controls

  • Engine: Cat C18 Tier IV 755 hp
  • Clutch: PT Tech HPTO 15 FX
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 280 gallons
  • Main Hydraulic Tank Capacity: 110 gallons
  • Peterson Adaptive Control System: Yes
  • Radio Remote: Yes
  • Peterson+ Analytics: Yes

tracks

  • Track Type & Width: triple grouser, 18" wide
  • Ground Pressure: 11.2 lbs/in²
  • Track Length: 13' 7"

feed system

  • Feed Opening (w x h): 41" x 24"
  • Feed Length: 7' 9"
  • Feed Height: 4' 9"
  • Feed Speed Range: up to 120 ft/min
  • Feed Conveyor Width: 37"
  • Feed Chain: 3 Sections WDH120
  • Compression Roll Diameter: 28"

chipper

  • Drum Size: 36" diameter x 45" wide
  • Knife Pockets: 6 or 12 (staggered)
  • Knife System: Babbitt or Key Knife
  • Chip Size: ¼” to 1¼”

production

  • Chip Output: 60 to 120 tons per hour

Optional Equipment