BC900XL Brush Chipper
​The Vermeer BC900XL brush chipper was designed to eliminate the guesswork out of chipping for smooth chipping performance.
- Enhanced chipping capabilities
- Optimal access to key machine maintenance areas
- Safety features built with the operator in mind
FEATURES & BENEFITS
1-year/1,000-hour limited warranty
Protect your investment with a 1-year/1,000-hour limited warranty.
Bottom feed stop bar
Provides operator safety with the patented bottom feed stop bar. The four-position upper feed control bar with dual stop positions and forward / reverse feed positions mounts over the feed table and enables the operator to stop the feed rollers and select forward or reverse operations.
SmartFeed system
Protect your engine with the SmartFeed system, which monitors engine speed and stops or reverses the feed rollers if needed.
SPECIFICATIONS
General Dimensions and Weights
| Height | 97 in |
| Tongue Weight - Engine Option One | 320 lbs |
| Weight - Engine Option One | 3060 lbs |
| Width | 79.5 in |
| Length - Feed Table Up, Tongue In | 140.4 in |
| Length - Table Down, Tongue Extended | 154.8 in |
Safety System
| Diameter | 2 in |
| Positions | Four positions: Emergency stop, forward, stop and reverse |
| Material Thickness | .1 in |
| Reset Method | Dual green hold-to-run buttons |
| Reduced Sensitivity | 12 deg |
| Normal Sensitivity | 22 deg |
| Actuation Force (BFSB) | 34 lbs |
| Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness | 11 GA |
| Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter | 2 in |
| Green Hold to Run Button | Standard |
| Four Position Feed Control Bar | Standard |
| Bottom Feed Stop Bar | Standard |
Drum/Disc Cutting System
| Diameter | 33 in |
| Number of Knives | 2 |
| Bedknife Material | Grade 50 |
| Bedknife Thickness | .8 in |
| Material | A8 chipper steel |
| Knife Thickness | .6 in |
| Material Capacity | 9 in |
| Bedknife - Number of Useable Edges | 2 |
| Bedknife Size | 5" x 12.1" (12.7 cm x 30.7 cm) horizontal and 5" x 8.8" (12.7 cm x 22.4 cm) vertical |
| Air Flow | 3925 cfm |
| Fixture Method | Bolt-on |
| Number of Paddles | 2 |
| Replaceable Threaded Knife Block | Yes |
| Number of Bolts/Knife | 5 |
| Knife Size | 5" x 11.75" (12.7 cm x 29.8 cm) |
| Useable Edges | 2 |
| Safety Lock - Number of Positions | 6 |
| Weight With Shaft | 330 lbs |
| Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Thickness | 1 in |
Cutter Drive Components - Engine Option One
| Type | Dual spherical roller |
| Manufacturer | Linkbelt |
| Bore | 2.2 in |
| Static Capacity | 53500 lbs |
| Dynamic Capacity | 31400 lbs |
| Belt Type | Chipper - Polyester Cord with wrap |
| Belt Idler/Tensioner | Yes |
| Number of Bearings | 2 |
Electrical System
| System Voltage | 12 V |
| Battery | Group 24 - 580 CCA |
| Shutdown System | Engine |
| Controller | Vermeer ACS |
| Standard Gauges | Hour meter |
Chassis
| Hitch Type | Pintle or ball |
| Manufacturer - Option Two | Dexter |
| Type - Option Two | Rubber torsional |
| Axle/Suspension - Option Two | 3500 lb (1587.6 kg) with electric brakes |
| Wheels - Option One | 14" (35.6 cm) |
| Tires - Option One | ST215/75R14 |
| Capacity - Option One | 3500 (1587.6 kg) |
| Manufacturer - Option One | Dexter |
| Type - Option One | Rubber torsional |
| Axle/Suspension | 3500 lb (1587.6 kg) |
| Fender Description | Bolt-on |
| Tongue Description | 3" x 5" 3/16" (7.6 cm x 12.7 cm x .5 cm) Tube |
| Frame Description | 3/16 in. x 5-5/8 in. (.5 cm x 14.3 cm) |
Other Options
| Extended Warranty | Yes |
| Special Paint | Yes |
| Preventive Maintenance | Yes |
Feed System
| Number of Knives | 12 |
| Infeed Table Material Thickness | .2 in |
| Distance from Feed Table to Ground | 29 in |
| Pinch Point - Distance to End of Feed Table | 65 in |
| Infeed Throat Capacity | 9 in x 14 in (22.9 cm x 35.6 cm) |
| Infeed Hopper Height | 32 in |
| Infeed Table Length | 26 in |
| Infeed Table Width | 48 in |
| Feed Speed | 140 ft/min |
| Motor Manufacturer | White |
| Motor Displacement | 33.1 CID |
| Number of Feed Roller Motors | 1 |
| Weight of Feed Roller | 210 lbs |
| Feed Roller Dimension | 15.8" dia x 13.5" long (40 cm x 34.3 cm) |
| Feed Roller Clamp Type | Spring/weight |
| Feed Roller Clamp Load | 560 lbs |
| Number of Feed Rollers | 1 |
| Feed Roller Orientation | Horizontal |
Discharge System
| Rotational Lock | Yes |
| Rotation Type | Manual dual handles with pin lock |
| Chute Rotation Angle | 270 deg |
| Deflector Thickness | .1 in |
| Side Wall Thickness | .1 in |
| Top Thickness | .1 in |
| Bottom Thickness | .1 in |
| Chute Height | 96.7 in |
Hydraulic System
| Tank capacity | 6.8 gal |
| System relief pressure | 2500 psi |
| System Type | Tandem Center |
| Recommended Oil Type | Vermeer VMF Gold |
| Auto Reverse PSI | 2300 psi |
| Filtration Method | 10 micron return |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 5 gpm |
Engine - Option one
| Make and Model | Briggs and Stratton Vanguard |
| Oil Filter | Spin-On |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Recommended Oil | 10W30 |
| Clutch Drive Engagement | Clutchless PTO |
| Alternator | 20 amp |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 2.9 qt |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 3.2 gph |
| Torque (Max) | 53 ft-lb |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 35 hp |
| Cooling Medium | Air |
| Air Cleaner | Engine-mounted |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
SEE IT IN ACTION
