People choose this chipper for 7 reasons:

• Performance – Does exactly what is says on the can! Very fast work rate on the whole spectrum of green waste encountered in the UK.
• Ease of use – Simple, robust, reliable controls make this chipper an efficient work tool for the operators.
• Construction – Modular construction means the chipper is easy to maintain and service.
• Price - A superb chipper for anyone looking for excellent all-round performance without paying an excessive price.
• Accessibility – Powerful hydraulic pumps, easily removable feed funnel and tracks that can hydraulically adjust to make the chipper just 700mm wide.
• Backup – More than 70% of the UK population live or work within 1 hour of a Timberwolf dealer. The machine and all its parts are manufactured in the UK and are readily available.
• Residual value – Not only is the machine sought after new, the same applies for secondhand ones too! After years of hard work the TW 150VTR can be worth thousands more than some other makes of a similar age and condition when it comes time to replace.

The TW 150VTR first came into production in 2004. Once again the market was looking for a compact chipper that could work its way into awkward work sites and get the job done quickly, and again it was the TW 150 model that people wanted to use.

With the Timberwolf design philosophy of compact, functional, safe and good value for money the TW 150VTR has become the most popular tracked chipper in the UK.

As with all good machinery the difference is in the detail; here are just a few details that help to create the compact TW 150VTR chipper:

• The feed funnel has been designed specifically for this tracked model. Extremely tough, one-piece funnel with safety bar incorporated around all 4 sides for extra safety.
• Removable feed funnel – a quick-release mechanism can have the funnel off in just a few seconds if required.
• Variable tracks – The tracks can be hydraulically adjusted for width from 1100mm down to 700mm. With the funnel off and the tracks in this chipper is capable of going through an internal door way!
• The chipper is mounted on state-of-the-art anti-vibration mounts so the operator is protected from machine vibration if tracking over long distances.
• 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.
• Kubota V1505 engine. A proper engine! Not air cooled – water cooled. Not 2 or 3 cylinders but 4 cylinders! Not the V1205 or the V1305 but the top of the range V1505! This is an engine that has been designed to work for many, many years with minimal downtime. It is a Japanese engine and is fitted to 100’s of thousands of good quality groundcare machinery throughout the world. This is not an engine you fit if you are trying to build a machine on a budget! Don’t believe us? When comparing the price of chippers from other manufacturers, look at the price of machines fitted with Kubota compared with those that have different engines. These engines are not cheap – but why would you want a cheap engine?

This chipper is fully a professional’s machine capable of an immense amount of work over many years. Its compact size and adjustable width enable it to get into places other tracked chippers can just dream about!

Tracking is easy with simple robust controls. The forward and reverse control levers are attached to progressive valves that enable the operator to have precise control.

The engine is a Kubota V1505, 4 cylinder water cooled diesel engine that produces 35hp. The TW 150VTR has an 18 litre (4 gallon) fuel tank and can chip for 5 to 7 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 150VTR 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 150VTR has a high discharge tube designed to load efficiently straight into the back of a truck, or dispersed up or down the bank. 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. If required the discharge tube can actually be removed (less than 30 seconds) to gain access in restricted height areas.

The TW 150VTR’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.

If you are engaged in one or more of the following, the TW 150VTR is worth serious consideration:

• Established tree surgery business – If time is money for you, then this chipper really will take some beating. As you already know, the trick is to get the machine to the wood, not the wood to the machine. A compact and relatively light tracked chipper this machine can get you right where you need to be to get the job done quickly.
• Utility – One of the very few tracked chippers to fully comply and exceed CE legislation and UK requirements. If you are the safety officer within one of these companies we recommend you talk to us before you purchase your next tracked chipper for a full explanation of what the machine must comply with! An outstanding chipper that can cope with a multitude of different work sites.
• Contractor – Robust, quick working chipper that can keep your men working hard.