5000H Whole Tree Chipper

Overview

The Peterson 5000H Whole Tree 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 5000H Whole Tree Chipper can accept up to a 23 inch (56 cm) diameter single tree or multiple smaller stems.

The 5000H Whole Tree Chipper 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 5⁄8 to 1 1/4 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 100 tons (90 tonnes) per hour can be achieved depending on chip size and wood characteristics.

Peterson’s heavy-duty 66 inch diameter, 4 3/4 inch thick (168 x12 cm) chipper disc has replaceable 1/2 inch (13 mm) wear plates. Traditional babbitt-type knives or Key Knife components are available.

The Tier II C27 and C32 Caterpillar engines are more fuel-efficient than previous engines of equivalent power. The adaptive cooling system adjusts the fan speed to match cooling requirements. Fuel cost savings can be significant over the life of the machine.

Since 1981, Peterson has specialized in the developing of delivery and processing equipment that turns low-grade organic materials into high value products.

  • Dimensions - Travel Length: 53'-5 1/2" (1630 cm)
  • Dimensions - Operating Width: 11'-8 1/2" (357 cm)
  • Chipper - Heavy Duty Three or Four Knife Pocket Chipper Disc: 66" (168 cm) diameter
  • Weights - Total Weight*: 103,500 lbs (46 947 kg)
  • Powertrain - Fuel Tank Capacity: 375 gal (1420 L)
  • Log Loader - Enclosed Weatherized Operator’s Cab:
  • Log Loader - Hydraulic two-section Knuckle Boom: 26'-10" (818 cm)
  • Powertrain - Clutch: PT Tech HPTO 15
  • Dimensions - Axle Spacing: 60" (152 cm)
  • Dimensions - 5th Wheel to Center Axle: 41'- 8 1/2" (1271 cm)
  • Weights - 5th Wheel Weight*: 45,000 lbs (20 412 kg)
  • Log Loader - Lift Capacity: 11,851 lbs (5376 kg) at 15' (457 cm)
  • Dimensions - Front to 5th Wheel: 2'-2 1/4" (1271 cm)
  • Dimensions - Travel Height: 13'-6" (411 cm)
  • Weights - Tri-Axle Weight: 59,960 lbs (27 197 kg)
  • Powertrain - Hydraulic Tank Capacity: 320 gal (1211 L)
  • Dimensions - Length from Bumper to Bumper: 51'-3 1/4" (1563 cm)
  • Powertrain - Engine: Caterpillar C27 or C32 Tier II
  • Dimensions - Travel Width: 11'-7 1/4" (354 cm)
  • Optional Equipment - Large Capacity Bark Pusher: 10' wide x 24" (305 cm x 61 cm)
  • Dimensions - 5th Wheel Height: 4'-1 1/2" (126 cm)
  • Log Loader - Continuous Rotation Grapple with Heel Rack: 42" (107 cm)
  • Delimber/Debarker - Side Discharge Bark Mover: 10' x 21" (305 cm x 45 cm)
  • Optional Equipment - Extended Frame: 3' (91 cm) longer
  • Powertrain - Horsepower: C27 @ 950 hp (708 kW) or 1050 hp (783 kW)
  • Chipper - Drive Sheave: 53" (135 cm), 60" (152 cm), or 65" (165 cm)
  • Dimensions - Ground Clearance (with standard bark pusher): 13" (33 cm)
  • 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.
  • With an End Load Spout An End Loading spout is designed to load chips through the chip spout, into a closed top chip van from the rear of the chip van.
  • Easy-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.
  • With a Top Load Spout A Top-loading spout is a type of chip spout designed to load open top chip vans.
  • A High Visibility, Weatherized Cab Meets OSHA Standards Ergonomic joystick controls provide precise control of the two-section knuckle-boom log loader. Top, end-loading, or high rotation long spouts are available.
  • The Adaptive Control System Features Intuitive Interfaces The Adaptive Control System’s large display provides information to make chips more efficiently. On-screen maintenance instructions and self-diagnostics features increase your up-time.