There is a new line of Eeger Beever™ brush chippers, as well as the Rayco C120R Forestry Mulcher.
The new model line consists of the Eeger Beever 812, 1215, 1415, 1418, 1621, 1821, 1922, 2131 and 2230, which range in horsepower from 35 HP (26 kW) to 400 HP (298 kW). All models feature large infeed and throat openings for less hand trimming as well as large diameter chipping drums to handle wood more efficiently. Like previous Morbark Beever™ brush chippers, the new Eeger Beever line has a staggered-knife drum design with an internal baffle assembly for smooth cutting action and high chip quality. The patented, chambered air impeller system increases chip velocity and reduces dust and material blowback out the infeed, creating a cleaner operator environment. The heavy-duty drum housing stands up to the toughest jobs.
Most of the chippers in the line utilize the TorqMax™ feed syste, which can generate from 2,000 to 10,000 lb/ft (2,711 to 13,558 Nm) of material pulling force (TorqMax is available on all models except the 812 and 1415). The new infeed design allows inventory units to change from a rigid tray to a folding tray and have an ergonomic design based on the average operator height of 5’9″ (1.75 m). The design ensures that the operator is never over center while feeding the machine. Consistent perimeter placement of the feed control bar allows for consistent feed control. Mounted on the infeed are heavy-duty, low-profile LED tail lights, which provide excellent visibility of equipment.
A redesigned streamlined, low-profile winch assembly increases ease of operation and allows the material to be brought to the chipper infeed table. The heavy-duty 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) winch package is optional on models 1415 and larger and includes a 10′ (3.05 m) chafe guard to protect operators’ hands and extend the life of the rope.
New Eeger Beever models with the exception of the 2230 can be made with gasoline/petrol engines, taking advantage of lower initial costs. Units with 3.0L gas engines have the iQ-View Smart Controller, a smart display and controller that presents engine and machine parameters to the operator as well as controls the chipper’s auto-feed function. With this, the feed mode can be quickly changed from brush to wood with a touch of a button.
Rayco’s new C120R Forestry Mulcher has the power and in-woods characteristics of a dedicated forestry machine with the versatility of rubber tracks for crossing roadways and sensitive turf. It rides on a 17.7″ (450 mm) wide steel-embedded rubber track. It boasts a reliable and powerful 120-HP (89.4 kW) CAT diesel engine, while Rayco’s exclusive Super Flow, closed-loop hydrostatic system delivers mulching power not found in ordinary equipment. It features a 12,000-lb (5,443-kg) capacity hydraulic rear winch and Rayco’s exclusive elevated cooling design, which places engine radiators in both the rear of the engine compartment and in the limbriser for maximum cooling performance in the harshest climates. The large, comfortable cab is certified ROPS/OPS/FOPS with escape hatches in the roof and rear window. The hydraulic cab tilt allows for easy access to critical components for maintenance.
The C120 can be outfitted with either the Predator Mulcher Head (standard, model FM120-6R) with a 71.5″ (182 cm) cutting width and 36 carbide-tipped, reversible cutter teeth or the Denis CIMAF Mulcher head (optional, model FM120-6C) with a 74″ (189 cm) cutting width and 27 planar cutter teeth. Source