AX17 Wood Chipper

The Vermeer AX17 wood chipper is a 17-inch (432 mm) wood chipper designed for crews who need strong chipping performance without the footprint of a larger machine. It is well suited to tree care, arborist work and vegetation management, where branchy, awkward material is part of the daily job.

SmartCrush and SmartFeed work together to pull material in with over 2,948 kg of force and reduce the need for the operator to manually manage the feed. A wide feed roller opening and a durable fixed infeed table support mechanised feeding, and the winch boom can be raised out of the way when feeding with a loader or mini skid steer.

Day-to-day use is simpler too. A side-lever cleanout door makes access easy, and the optional full-function remote control lets one operator run the chipper from a loader or mini skid steer, helping keep crew size down. Fully configured, the AX17 wood chipper weighs under 4,536 kg, so it is easier to move between congested urban job sites.

• 17-inch (432 mm) chipping capacity – Handles large branches and challenging material.

• SmartCrush and SmartFeed technology – Provides over 6,500 lb (2,948 kg) of pull-in power and reduces the need for operator interaction when feeding difficult material.

• Robust feed table – Features a wide feed roller opening and durable, fixed infeed table design for mechanised feeding.

• Raiseable winch boom – Can be raised out of the way during mechanical feeding, improving visibility and feeding access.

• Convenient cleanout door – Side lever provides easy access when opening and closing the cleanout door.

• Optional full-function remote control – Allows operation from a loader or mini skid steer, helping increase productivity and minimise crew size.

• Transport-friendly design – Fully configured weight is under 10,000 lb (4,536 kg), helping simplify transportation around congested urban areas.