Proven design technology with added features for versatility for a high-production chipper.
The 50 / 48X was updated to a similar design layout as Morbark’s other industrial drum chippers with a sloped infeed, reverse-pivot top feed wheel, bottom feed wheel, externally adjustable anvil and Advantage 3 drum assembly that can come as 10-knives for fuel chip or 20-knives for micro-chip applications.
One of the design aims was making it easier for customers to perform routine daily maintenance. This focus resulted in the development of:
- A hydraulic hinged door and hood locking system to provide quick access to the drum during knife change intervals.
- Large work platforms on both sides for easier and safer drum inspections.
- A consolidated area for oil and hydraulic filters, easily accessible from the ground or maintenance platform.
- An independent drum drive tensioning system for ease of adjustment.
- An increased area between the engine and chipper base for easy access during general engine inspection and belly band removal.
Other improvements focused on performance and production. The top feed wheel was enlarged more than 15% to 40″ (101.6 cm), and the hydraulic system now includes a direct drive Poclain motor for the top and bottom feed wheel that eliminates previous chain and sprocket drives and provides more torque. The 50 / 48X can be equipped with a Caterpillar C27, 1,050 hp (783 kW) engine or Caterpillar C32, 1200 hp (895 kW) engine, both Tier 4 Final. The PT Tech HPTO15 hydraulic clutch is now standard, which allows flexibility across a wide range of chip sizes. Source