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Vermeer

BC1000XL Tier 4 Final Brush Chipper

49 hp
Engine power
25.0 gal
Fuel capacity
4,996 lb (2,266 kg)
Operating weight
12.0 in (30.5 cm)
chipping capacity
2,126 rpm
drum speed
20 in (50.8 cm)
drum width

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Documents

Datasheet ↓
Official ✓ Verified source Jul 2026

Full specifications

Actuation Force34 lbs (15.4 kg)
Actuation Force (BFSB)34 lbs (15.4 kg)
Air Cleaner2-stage dry with safety element
Alternator95 Amp
Axle/SuspensionTorsion
Axle/Suspension - Option TwoTorsion
BatteryGroup 31; 950 CCA
Bedknife - Number of Useable Edges4
Bedknife Material1018
Bedknife Size3.5" x 17.3" (8.9 cm x 43.8 cm)
Bedknife Thickness1 in (25.4 mm)
Belt Idler/TensionerYes
Belt Type5 V
Bore2.4 in (61.0 mm)
Bottom Feed Stop BarStandard
Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter2 in (50.8 mm)
Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness11 GA
Brake TypeStandard electric or optional hydraulic
Capacity - Option One5200 lb (2358.7 kg)
Capacity - Option Two7000 lb (3175.2 kg)
Chute Height101 in (257 cm)
Chute Rotation Angle270 deg
Clutch Drive EngagementBelt tensioner
Clutch TypeClutchless PTO
ControllerVermeer ACS
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator)2.9 gal
Cooling MediumLiquid
Diameter20 in (50.8 cm)
Directional ControlYes
DisplayMultifunctional display (MFD)
Distance from Feed Table to Ground26 in (66.0 cm)
Dynamic Capacity31,400 lbs (14,243 kg)
Extended WarrantyOptional
Fan15" (38.1 cm) suction
Feed Roller Clamp Load350 lbs (159 kg)
Feed Roller Dimension20" x 17" (50.8 cm x 43.2 cm)
Feed Roller Minimum Distance to Drum1 in (25.4 mm)
Feed Roller OrientationHorizontal
Feed Speed105 ft/min
Fender DescriptionBolt-on-steel
Filtration Method10 micron return; 100 micron suction
Fixture MethodWeld-on
Flow ControlNo
Four Position Feed Control BarStandard
Frame Description7" (17.78 cm) Z channel; 0.25" (0.64 cm) thickness
Fuel Tank Capacity25 gal
Fuel TypeDiesel
Green Hold to Run ButtonStandard
Gross Horsepower (Maximum)49 hp
Height101 in (257 cm)
Hitch TypePintle
Infeed Hopper Height12 in (30.5 cm)
Infeed Table Length32 in (81.3 cm)
Infeed Table Material Thickness.2 in
Infeed Table Width52 in (132 cm)
Infeed Throat Capacity12" H x17" W (30.5 cm H x 43.2 cm W)
Knife Size0.63" x 4.5" x 9" (1.6 cm x 11.4 cm x 22.9 cm)
Knife Thickness.6 in
Length - Feed Table Up, Tongue In157 in (399 cm)
Length - Table Down, Tongue Extended205 in (521 cm)

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