When it comes to tree care, land clearing or vegetation management across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, choosing the right woodchipper is essential for productivity, safety, and profitability. Whether you’re a tree care company, civil contractor, local council, or landscaper, understanding which machine matches your job requirements can save time, reduce fuel costs and increase your throughput.
Vermeer offers a full range of woodchippers and whole tree chippers designed for every scale of work, from routine tree maintenance to large clearing projects. In this guide, we’ll break down the best models for different jobs, explain what to look for, and help you choose the right chipper for your needs.
Woodchipper vs Whole Tree Chipper: What’s the Difference?
Woodchippers are designed to handle branches, limbs, and smaller tree sections, producing uniform wood chips for mulch or biomass.
Whole tree chippers are built to process entire trees, including trunks and large stems, in a single pass. These machines are ideal for large-scale clearing, utility works, and civil projects where speed and capacity are essential.
How to Choose the Right Chipper for Your Job
1. Job Type
- Tree care & pruning: smaller branches and limbs
- Landscaping: mixed vegetation, mulch production
- Civil construction & utilities: large volumes, big stems, fast throughput
- Local councils: road-side maintenance, parks, storm cleanup
2. Feed Capacity
This is the biggest factor in productivity. If your work includes large branches or whole trees, choose a higher-capacity model.
3. Engine Power & Fuel Efficiency
More horsepower means more capacity and faster throughput, but also higher fuel consumption. Choose the balance that fits your workload.
Vermeer Woodchipper Range (WA & NT)
Below are the Vermeer woodchipper models suited for WA and NT conditions, with a quick breakdown of each and what they’re best for.
BC900XL – Best for Tree Care & Urban Maintenance
The BC900XL is a compact and powerful machine built for frequent use in tree care and municipal maintenance. It offers strong performance for medium-sized limbs and branches and is designed for quick, efficient chipping with minimal downtime.
Best for: Tree care companies, Councils (parks, streets, storm cleanup) & Landscapers.
Key Specs & Features:
- Easy to transport for urban and suburban jobs
- High-capacity feed system
- Efficient chip production for mulch and biomass
BC1200XL – Ideal for Mid-Sized Branches & Landscaping
The BC1200XL steps up in capacity and is perfect for projects where you’re dealing with larger branches and more consistent workloads.
Best for: Larger landscaping projects, Tree care companies with high-volume workloads & Small civil works requiring vegetation management.
Key Specs & Features:
- Durable design for tough environments
- Increased feed capacity
- Strong engine power for continuous chipping
BC1500 – The Most Versatile Option
The BC1500 is a versatile machine that balances size, power, and throughput, making it a great option for a wide range of jobs.
Best for: Tree care companies, Civil contractors & Councils needing a flexible machine for various tasks.
Key Specs & Features:
- Built for durability and ease of use
- Strong chipping capacity for larger limbs
- Reliable performance across diverse applications
BC1800XL – High-Volume Chipping for Demanding Jobs
The BC1800XL is designed for high-volume work, making it perfect for contractors and councils handling large tree jobs or storm clean-up.
Best for: Civil contractors, Councils (storm damage, road-side clearing) & Tree care companies working on large properties.
Key Specs & Features:
- Higher feed capacity and throughput
- Powerful engine for continuous operation
- Built for heavy-duty performance
BC2100XL – The Heavy-Duty Choice
The BC2100XL is a large, heavy-duty chipper for serious throughput and large branches. This is best for contractors and councils dealing with significant clearing operations.
Best for: Large civil works, Major clearing projects & Utility and infrastructure contractors.
Key Specs & Features:
- Massive feed capacity
- High horsepower engine
- Designed for tough, high-volume environments
Vermeer Whole Tree Chippers (WA & NT)
Whole tree chippers are for large-scale clearing and projects where the speed of processing entire trees is required.
WC2300XL – Powerful Whole Tree Chipping
The WC2300XL is designed for efficient whole-tree processing, offering excellent throughput and durability.
Best for: Large-scale land clearing, Civil construction & Utility corridor maintenance.
WC2500XL – The Highest Capacity Whole Tree Chipper
The WC2500XL is built for the most demanding jobs, offering the highest capacity and performance in the whole tree range.
Best for: Major clearing projects & large-scale vegetation management, High-volume civil works & Large-scale utility and infrastructure jobs.
Need a Chipper While Yours Is Being Repaired?
Vermeer WA & NT offers a hire option so you can keep working while your machine is being serviced, helping you stay productive without downtime.
Parts, Service & Support Across WA & NT
We also provide:
- Full service centre supportfor expert maintenance and repairs
- Genuine Vermeer parts for all woodchipper and whole tree chipper models
Which Woodchipper Is Right for Your Company?
If you mostly do tree pruning & municipal work
The BC900XL is an excellent option for consistent performance and reliability.
If you need a versatile machine for mixed jobs
The BC1500 is the perfect balance of size and capability.
If you need high-volume performance
The BC1800XL delivers high throughput for demanding projects.
If your work involves large-scale clearing
The WC2300XL or WC2500XL will handle whole tree processing efficiently.
Ready to Choose the Right Chipper for Your Next Job?
Whether you’re working in Perth, regional WA or across the Northern Territory, Vermeer Equipment of WA & NT can help you select the right machine for your business needs.
Contact our team today for expert advice, quotes and support.
