"Predator chipper" is possibly the best name for a wood chipper ever.

Great review Mike, I personally have no issues with most anything that HF has to offer. My though is if it works that's what matters, and so far it looks like its going to work! thanks again for your time and effort!

I have one and I like it… not for big projects though… two good sized bushes or a brush piles is about it for me. Good product.

I can't wait for Skil to come out with an actual track saw, a cordless router, and an installation driver. That would be so nice. Cheap but mighty tools. You're actually the reason I got into Skil's PWRCORE 20 line if you didn't know. Thanks for the reviews.

Another good one, Mike. A couple of years ago, I bought a Predator 4375 w gas powered generator as a companion to my 6500 w Honda; darned if that reasonably priced generator doesn't perform as well as the over priced Honda. I will mention that the Predator is not constructed with as many quality parts (levers, wheels, e.g.) But, one cannot beat the one time pull start. So I guess, the Predator, is a good tool.

I've had this for a year. It eats everything 2 inches and under, 3 inches is probably not happening. But the engine starts up first pull every time and it does a great job of breaking down all the smaller stuff. If you want mulch, put it through twice.

I have the old gen( yellow) version and I’m happy with it, using it primarily for leaf shredding. My town picks up bundled brush a few times a year. Thanks for your review.

Good review Mike!

I have that same wood chipper and it's a beast!!

Yep, I like mine just fine.

Hello Mike, thank you always for the practically detailed reviews. Not really relevant to this video, but I just want to ask for your favor. GTS15-10, the new Bosch rack & pinion fence job site saw, would you recommend it over the famous DWE7491RS? I have ordered and assembled the DeWalt, but a few points are bringing me down, i.e. no electric break & the rolling stand taking a bit muscle to fold/unfold.😅 I am asking you in a hurry since you mentioned it at the beginning of this video and my return window is closing up this week for DeWalt.

I have an old Yardman Chipper Shredder (later bought by MTD) that I bought in 1995 and which cost about $600, I think. It has an 8 HP Tecumseh and the yellow polyethylene hopper folds down to the ground and allows leaves to be raked-in. It had been sitting for years in the garage because I couldn't get it to run correctly. It turns out that the "drain valve" on the bottom of the float bowl was not actually a drain valve and was not supposed to be screwed all-the-way-in. Who knew? The tires are tubeless pneumatic and when the air leaks-out, the beads are a pain to reseat. I have a system for seating tires like those wherein I apply a strap around the circumference of the tire and tighten it like a tourniquet. I just rebuilt the carburetor and changed the oil, but haven't tried it yet, so wish me luck!

I've been thinking of buying one of these Chippers...but I do have a tractor now, so its more of a do I want a stand alone chipper with another engine, or spend more money and get one that goes on the tractor with far more horsepower than the portable one LOL. Although, the Chipper from HF claims 3 inch limbs, I'm reading a lot where people say 2 inch is more realistic, and I'd bet that would be the case, and probably about 1 to 1-1/2 inch if you are chipping hardwood branches. The shredder feature would be somewhat useful too. It would definitely make my burn pile a lot smaller if I had a chipper/shredder to use.

$580 is not a lot for a small chipper. I'm looking at a Woodland Mills for $3,000. Don't have it cause it costs so much but it will take up to 5 inches with all the branches on it. Someday. I'm going to check and see if Predator has a larger chipper/shredder. Have too much to be cutting small branches off big branches; The pile I need to do is 6' x 6' x 50 long. And they want $350 a day to rent the larger chipper. Can't afford to do that because I figure it will take me weeks to do it all.

The way that thing grabs branches and sucks them into the chipper is a bit terrifying. I'd be leery of wearing gloves so it doesn't snag and suck my hand in with the branch. Thanks for the review. I may be purchasing a chipper in the near future.

Damn… that thing IS a beast

i own several chippers for over a decade. up to 6 inch. F Y I, after around 8 hrs of operation pull the chipper blade and rehone the blade. a real pain. If you dont, the blade will still chip but it will beat your chipper to death, cracking the metal. and wearing out consumable parts like candy to a toddler. and buy replacement blades/consumables when you buy your chipper of choice, if you can get them. find out before you purchase. Especially HF.

Nice machine. I guess you missed the 20% no exclusions coupon a few weeks ago?

Dang, the end scene with ur deep voice, the dark beard and glasses was…,I’m not sure. Some cool meme.

Who doesn't love a wood chipper? At $580 it's much cheaper than therapy

That chipper is a beast. I rather pay for a tool then paying for garbage fee.

Looks like ya' got a little carried away with your new toy, oops, I mean tool!😂

Maybe I'm wrong, but I think the rule of law will suffice. I don't think we should put sexual predators into chipping machines