How difficult is it to perform maintenance on the machine?

Crary® Bear Cat® products are designed with ease of maintenance in mind. Proper maintenance is vital and should be performed routinely with blades, belts and bearings being most important.

How long will the chipper blades last?

Depending on the type of wood, age and cleanliness, chipper blades will work well for between 5-15 hours. Dry, dirty wood will dull the blades faster. Alternate dry and wet material to extend blade life. Hydraulic feed machines will have longer blade life.

What are these Skid Steer Chippers designed for?

The Crary® Bear Cat® Chipper is designed to effectively eliminate wood, brush, and other organic material while using your skid steer as the power unit.

What is the capacity and hydraulic flow requirements of the Skid Steer Chipper?

The CH450H has a maximum capacity of 4.5″and requires at least 11 to 15 gpm on a mini skid steer. The CH500H has a maximum capacity of 5″and requires at least 15 to 22 gpm on a low-flow skid steer. The CH800H has a maximum capacity of 9” and requires at least 25 to 38 gpm on a hi-flow skid steer.

Will the Chipper fit my skid steer?

The Crary® Bear Cat® CH500H and CH800H skid steer chippers are equipped with universal attachment ends, capable of hooking up to most skid steers. The CH450H is designed to mount to mini skid steers.

California Consumers: What is California Proposition 65?

California’s Proposition 65 entitles California consumers to be made aware of products containing certain chemicals above designated threshold levels, enabling them to make informed decisions prior to purchase. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For additional information visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.