Vermeer
BC1500 Brush Chipper
130 hp
Engine power
50.0 gal
Fuel capacity
7,319 lb (3,320 kg)
Operating weight
15 in (38.1 cm)
chipping capacity
2,050 rpm
drum speed
170.3 L
fuel tank capacity
Equivalent across brands
Compare side by side →Comparable machines from other manufacturers, scored on normalised, manufacturer-sourced specs.
| Model | Match | Engine power | Fuel capacity | Operating weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandit Intimidator 15XP | 89% | 174 hp | - | 8,001 lb (3,629 kg) |
| Bandit 255XP | 88% | 174 hp | - | 8,199 lb (3,719 kg) |
| Bandit Intimidator 12XP | 86% | 145 hp | - | 6,499 lb (2,948 kg) |
| Bandit 250XP | 83% | 174 hp | - | 6,799 lb (3,084 kg) |
| Bandit 200XP | 82% | 145 hp | - | 5,501 lb (2,495 kg) |
| Morbark M20R | 81% | - | 58.0 gal | - |
Documents
Full specifications
| Actuation Force | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) | ↗ |
| Actuation Force (BFSB) | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) | ↗ |
| Air Cleaner | 2 -stage dry | ↗ |
| Air Flow | 4600 cfm | ↗ |
| Alternator | 70 Amp | ↗ |
| Auto Reverse PSI | 2650 psi | ↗ |
| Axle/Suspension | Torsion | ↗ |
| Battery | 950 | ↗ |
| Bedknife - Number of Useable Edges | 2 | ↗ |
| Bedknife Material | HRLC steel | ↗ |
| Bedknife Size | 2.5" (6.4 cm) | ↗ |
| Bedknife Thickness | 1.5 in (38.1 mm) | ↗ |
| Belt Idler/Tensioner | Spring-loaded | ↗ |
| Belt Type | 5 V | ↗ |
| Bore | 2.4 in (61.0 mm) | ↗ |
| Bottom Feed Stop Bar | Standard | ↗ |
| Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter | 2 in (50.8 mm) | ↗ |
| Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness | 11 GA | ↗ |
| Bottom Thickness | .1 in | ↗ |
| Brake Type | Electric | ↗ |
| Capacity - Option One | 8000 lb (3628.7 kg) | ↗ |
| Chute Height | 104 in (264 cm) | ↗ |
| Chute Rotation Angle | 270 deg | ↗ |
| Clutch Drive Engagement | Manual lever | ↗ |
| Clutch Type | 13-in spring-loaded clutch | ↗ |
| Controller | Vermeer ACS | ↗ |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 5 gal | ↗ |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid | ↗ |
| Deflector Thickness | .1 in | ↗ |
| Diameter | 22.5 in (57.1 cm) | ↗ |
| Directional Control | Yes | ↗ |
| Display | Multifunction Display (MFD) | ↗ |
| Distance from Feed Table to Ground | 27.2 in (69.1 cm) | ↗ |
| Dynamic Capacity | 31,400 lbs (14,243 kg) | ↗ |
| Extended Warranty | Optional | ↗ |
| Fan | 18.7 suction | ↗ |
| Feed Roller Clamp Load | 300 lbs (136 kg) | ↗ |
| Feed Roller Clamp Type | Spring | ↗ |
| Feed Roller Dimension | 20.9" (53.1 cm) diameter | ↗ |
| Feed Roller Minimum Distance to Drum | 1.3 in (33.0 mm) | ↗ |
| Feed Roller Orientation | Vertical | ↗ |
| Feed Speed | 122 ft/min | ↗ |
| Fender Description | Bolt-on | ↗ |
| Filtration Method | 3 micron return, 100 micron suction | ↗ |
| Fixture Method | Weld-on | ↗ |
| Flow Control | Yes | ↗ |
| Four Position Feed Control Bar | Standard | ↗ |
| Frame Description | .25" (6 mm) Z channel, 7" (17.8 cm) | ↗ |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 gal | ↗ |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | ↗ |
| Green Hold to Run Button | Standard (one on each side) | ↗ |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 172 hp | ↗ |
| Height | 104 in (264 cm) | ↗ |
| Hitch Type | Pintle | ↗ |
| Horsepower Options | Cummins QSF3.8L T4F - 130 hp | ↗ |
| Hydraulic Chute Controls | Optional | ↗ |
| Infeed Hopper Height | 32 in (81.3 cm) | ↗ |
| Infeed Table Length | 30.1 in (76.5 cm) | ↗ |
| Infeed Table Material Thickness | .2 in | ↗ |
| Infeed Table Width | 55.4 in (141 cm) | ↗ |
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