5900E Disc Chipper

Overview

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 III, 765hp (570kW) 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.

Servicing the 5900E Disc Chipper is accessible from the convenient platforms around the engine and chipper. The chipper disc is directly driven from a high-capacity PT-Tech hydraulic clutch and belts. This avoids the maintenance of a gear box.

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

  • Feed System - Feed Opening: 23" (58 cm)
  • Dimensions (Long spout, shown in travel position) - Axle Spacing: 49" (125 cm)
  • Powertrain - Horsepower: 765 hp (570 kW)
  • Dimensions (Long spout, shown in travel position) - Operating Width: 22'-1 3/4" (675 cm)
  • Chipper - Chipper Disc: Three Pocket, 66" (167 cm) diameter, standard
  • Dimensions (Short Spout, not shown) - 5th Wheel to Rear: 26'- 1/4" (793 cm)
  • Dimensions (Short Spout, not shown) - Front Height: 4'-1 1/2" (125 cm)
  • Chipper - Dirt Separator: Removes contaminants, overs, fines and slivers
  • Weight/Axle/Suspension - 5th Wheel Weight (approximate): 17,400 lbs (7890 kg)
  • Dimensions (Long spout, shown in travel position) - Kingpin to Rear Bumper: 26' (792 cm)
  • Weight/Axle/Suspension - Tandem Axle weight (approximate): 29,200 lbs (13 243 kg)
  • Weight/Axle/Suspension - Total Weight (approximate): 46,600 lbs (21 133 kg)
  • Powertrain - Fuel Tank Capacity: 300 gallon (11 35 L)
  • Dimensions (Long spout, shown in travel position) - Travel Length: 28'-11" (882 cm)
  • Controls - Peterson Adaptive Control System: Optional wireless link with Peterson flail
  • Chipper - Knife: Standard three knife configuration
  • Dimensions (Long spout, shown in travel position) - 5th Wheel to Center Axle: 18'-10 1/2" (575 cm)
  • Dimensions (Long spout, shown in travel position) - Operating Length: 33'-0" (1006 cm)
  • Powertrain - Engine: Caterpillar C18, Tier III
  • Dimensions (Short Spout, not shown) - Front to 5th Wheel: 18" (46 cm)
  • Feed System - Chip Size Range: 1/4 to 1" (6-25 mm)
  • Optional Equipment - Chipper Sheaves: 40", 60", 65" (102, 152, 165 cm) diameter
  • Chipper - Discharge: Hydraulic swivel discharge spout
  • Dimensions (Short Spout, not shown) - Travel Width: 9'-6 3/4" (291 cm)
  • Powertrain - Clutch: PT Tech HPTO14FX
  • Dimensions (Long spout, shown in travel position) - Travel Height: 13'-7" (414 cm)
  • Optional Equipment - Night Operation Lights:
  • Dimensions (Short Spout, not shown) - Travel Length: 31'-3" (952 cm)
  • Powertrain - Hydraulic Tank Capacity: 110 gallon (416 L)
  • Dimensions (Short Spout, not shown) - 5th Wheel to Front Wheel: 18'-10 3/4" (575 cm)
  • Dimensions (Long spout, shown in travel position) - 5th Wheel to Rear Axle: 23' (700 cm)
  • Chipper - Chipper Sheave: 53" (134 cm) diameter, standard
  • Chipper - Chip Spout: Side loading with hydraulic fold cylinder
  • Feed System - Feed Speed Range: Up to 155 ft/min (47 m/min
  • Weight/Axle/Suspension - Wheel Base (2 axle): 23' (701 cm)
  • Dimensions (Long spout, shown in travel position) - Operating Height: 17'-3" (526 cm)
  • Optional Equipment - Chipper Knives: Babbitt or Key Knife
  • The 5900E with a top load spout. A Top-loading spout is a type of chip spout designed to load open top chip vans.
  • IQAN Operating System 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.
  • The 5900E 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.
  • The 5900E’s large infeed target makes feeding easy The 5900E’s parallel wall feed throat stabilizes logs. Direct drive feed rolls mean no chain and sprocket wear, nor is there ever need for adjustments.
  • 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.