The TW 125PH first came into production in 1998 with a single feed roller. Over time it evolved and optimum performance was obtained with twin feed rollers in September 2001.

The concept for the TW 125PH was to create a sub 750kg chipper with exceptional chipping performance at an affordable price without compromising on quality, durability and performance.

We gave the machine the rotor, blades, feed rollers and feed funnel of the larger TW 150DHB, which with thousands sold, seemed to be a good starting point!

The Honda 20hp electric start petrol engine was chosen not just because of the world-renowned Honda legacy, but also because of the high torque characteristics associated with this engine. The 20hp Honda engine is well suited to the TW 125PH rotor installation.

As with all good machinery the difference is in the detail; here are just a few details that help to create the ultra compact TW 125PH chipper:

• The feed funnel is oversized and specifically designed to assist the feed rollers in pulling the material into the chipping chamber.
• The 2 feed rollers each have 6 tough, distinct blades mounted onto the roller. These blades actually bite into the material and grip it so the full power of the hydraulic motors can be used to crush and pull the material into the chipping chamber.
• Each roller has its own hydraulic motor for maximum power and performance.
• The feed rate of the material is electronically controlled by a specially developed speed controller; the unit ensures consistent, rapid intake of material without overloading the engine or blocking the chipper.

Despite its size, this chipper is fully a professional’s machine capable of an immense amount of work over many years.

The machine weighs 575kg so can be towed on a normal driving licence (even for those who passed their driving test on or after 1 January 1997). The low centre of gravity and large wheels make it easy to tow on and off road. Because the machine weighs under 750kg no brakes are fitted – handy if you are going extremely off road.

The engine is a Honda 20hp electric start model. The TW 125PH has an 18 litre (4 gallon) fuel tank and can chip for up to 6 - 8 hours without refueling.

Only when you start to chip will you understand how amazing this machine is. All of the design comes superbly together and you will find the feed funnel at the ideal feed height, the controls simple and easy to use, the rollers fast and powerful, the automatic feed speed controller extremely reactive and the job done in no time!

On the back of the rotor are 10 aerodynamic fans that create positive air pressure within the rotor housing; this enables the TW 125PH to handle extremely leafy or wet material without blocking. This chipper gives superb performance regardless of the weather, season or type of material being processed!

The TW 125PH has a high discharge tube designed to load efficiently straight into the back of a truck. If required, the discharge tube can easily be rotated through 270 degrees and the discharge bucket can be adjusted so the chips can be placed exactly where the operator wants them.

The TW 125PH’s chipping performance comes from 2 blades. Mind you, they are not just any old blade; the 100mm (4”) blades are made from a special Swedish steel that has been developed specifically for large scale commercial chipping. The blades are extremely tough without being brittle and can process many tonnes of material before they need sharpening. With around 10mm of sharpening scope they can be sharpened repeatedly until the wear limit is reached.

Access to the blades is easy and blade change access is exposed with the removal of only 2 bolts on the rotor housing. The blades are retained by 3 torx screws in each and the whole blade changing process takes around 15 minutes.

If you are engaged in one or more of the following, the TW 125PH is worth serious consideration:

• Landscaper – medium to large size landscapers will find this an ideal machine for getting the work done quickly and efficiently.
• New tree surgery business – If you are a start-up business, this machine is ideal for you. The TW 125PH is an excellent 1st chipper for those looking to promote a professional image to their customers and wanting the comfort and back-up of a new chipper with warranty.
• Established tree surgery business – A superb chipper for everyday use or on jobs where access is difficult.