Wood Chippers, Shredders and Grinders are fantastic tools for anyone who owns land and wants to keep it in good condition. Whether you have lots of brush to rid yourself of or larger trees which you need to clear, a Wood Chipper can certainly take care of your needs.
But the question becomes, what kind of Wood Chipper should you try to acquire? New Wood Chippers can be quite expensive if you are looking for a more sturdy, industrial sized one. Small 5-10 HP Wood Chippers are cheaper, but will they suit your needs?
Used Wood Chippers obviously will cost less than their brand new counterparts, so they may be a good place to look. You never know however, how it was treated by its previous owner, so you should be sure you trust the person selling it to you. Just like you do not want to buy a "lemon" car, the same applies to things such as Wood Chippers. If the engine has not been properly maintained, or if the cutting blades have not been checked often, you may very well be buying a poor piece of machinery.
The final option is making your own Wood Chipper. This is a growing trend and hobby among outdoor enthusiasts, but it comes with a very high amount of risk. Wood Chippers are an extremely dangerous piece of equipment. If you need to know what exactly they are capable of, go rent the movie "Fargo".
Therefore, it is incredibly important that you take extreme care if you do decide to make your own Wood Chipper. There are a number of resource on the web which give basic plans and groundworks for doing this, but as a general principle I would strongly advise against it unless you are an extremely savvy mechanical user.
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