Farmer Helper Self Feeding Wood Chipper | Model FH-WCX52 | Chipping Capacity Diameter 5" | 18–45 HP | For Tractors
DESCRIPTION
The Farmer Helper FH-WCX52 5" Self Feeding Wood Chipper is engineered to deliver fast, efficient wood chipping for property owners, landscapers, farmers, and acreage maintenance professionals. Featuring a self-feeding continuous blade drawn feed system, this PTO-powered chipper easily processes branches up to 5 inches in diameter while minimizing operator effort. Its 125 lb heavy-duty flywheel with extractor wings stores more rotational energy, producing smoother performance and greater cutting efficiency than lighter flywheel designs. Equipped with four reversible hardened steel blades, a direct-drive PTO system, and a 540 RPM operating speed, the FH-WCX52 provides consistent power while reducing fuel consumption. The 300° rotating discharge chute, hinged feed hopper, and easy-access flywheel cover simplify operation, maintenance, and chip placement. Built with a durable powder-coated steel frame, this compact yet rugged wood chipper is ideal for 18–45 HP Category I tractors, making it an excellent solution for clearing brush, storm cleanup, orchard maintenance, and producing quality mulch.
Key Features
Self-Feeding Wood Chipper Performance Continuous blade drawn feed automatically pulls branches into the cutting chamber, reducing manual feeding effort while increasing productivity when processing limbs up to 5" diameter.
Heavy 125 lb Flywheel Oversized flywheel with extractor wings stores greater rotational energy for smoother operation, faster chipping, improved momentum, and reduced tractor power demand compared to lighter flywheel designs.
Processes Up to 5" Branches Easily chips hardwood and softwood branches up to 5 inches in diameter, making it ideal for farms, orchards, homesteads, landscaping projects, and storm debris cleanup.
18–45 HP Tractor Compatible Optimized for 18–45 horsepower tractors with Category I three-point hitch compatibility. Lower horsepower tractors can operate efficiently by adjusting material size and feed rate.
Direct PTO Drive System Direct connection between the PTO driveline and flywheel maximizes torque transfer, improves cutting performance, minimizes power loss, and delivers reliable operation.
Four Reversible Steel Blades Hardened tool steel cutting knives are reversible, resharpenable, and replaceable, extending blade life while reducing maintenance costs and downtime.
Reversible Bed Blade Heavy-duty reversible bed knife provides clean cutting action, improves chip consistency, and extends service life before replacement is required.
300° Rotating Discharge Chute Adjustable discharge chute rotates up to 300 degrees, allowing precise chip placement into trailers, piles, or landscaping areas while improving jobsite efficiency.
Large Hinged Feed Hopper The 20" x 20" hinged hopper provides convenient loading of limbs, brush, and branches while allowing easy access for cleaning and routine maintenance.
Easy Blade Access Flywheel housing opens with minimal effort, making blade inspection, sharpening, replacement, and cleanout fast to reduce maintenance downtime.
Durable Powder-Coated Finish Heavy-duty powder coating helps resist rust, corrosion, scratches, and outdoor weather exposure for long-lasting professional appearance and durability.
Compact Tractor Friendly Lightweight yet rugged construction makes the FH-WCX52 an excellent wood chipper for compact and utility tractors without sacrificing performance.
540 RPM PTO Operation Standard 540 RPM PTO creates strong airflow through the housing, helping eject chips efficiently while reducing clogging and maintaining continuous operation.
Ideal for Property Maintenance Perfect for landowners, municipalities, farms, tree services, orchards, and landscaping professionals needing dependable brush and branch disposal.
Ripping It Outdoors works closely with our manufacturers to supply and support your products warranty needs as best as possible!
The majority of products come with a manufacturer represented warranty against manufacturing defects for at least a 12 month period after the date of sale.
Expendable components and "wear parts" including but not limited to blades, knives, teeth, oil, chain sprockets, skid shoes, knife mounting discs, and similar components are usually excluded from manufacturer warranties.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 102 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
The Firminator G3 is s heavy duty quality machine. The discs worked extremely well and planting and culti-packing is very smooth and easy. Working with Dillon at Ripping It Outdoors was a very good experience and seamless transaction.
Just got my Buffalo Turbine! Love it. Took a little bit to get used to getting the right angle for the nozzle, but not a problem. Side note, works much better if the frame is level as much as possible.
Love it!
Gary Haddock
Seems to be in order delivery wasn't able to use lift gate but tractor was able to take pallet off the truck bed. No damage to machine after visual check. won't know how it runs until rain stops.
Staff at RippingitOutdoors was very quick to call and double check the type of backet needed for the unit to ensure the online order matched( to fit my skid steer quick attachment on my l2501 Kubota). Explained the teeth & belt could be ordered through them directly over the phone when/if needed as well as selling other types of custom made brackets for Utv's ect. All around Great customer service and would purchase from again.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
When I think of ripping it outdoors something else comes to mind, but I digress. This spreader is awesome. Works like a champ. The hopper is big enough to do my 1 acre lot for my applications. Just load once and go. I would highly recommend this spreader. It saves a ton of time and is a quality product.
Put this on Kubota 900 with winch hookup. This thing is a beast (within reason). I named it ‘Homie”, cause Homie don’t play. It will take care of stuff up to about 2” in diameter. You still have to remember that this is NOT like the ones on a bobcat or larger machinery. It does have its limits. But all in all I am very satisfied with it. Now on to the good part! The staff at Ripping It are outstanding! Especially Kayla in the office. She has gone above and beyond on making sure everything went right, from ordering to questions about installation. This young lady would be of great value at ANY company ! Her knowledge and personality are like over the top. This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors and I can only say positive things about them. With all that being said, I do fill out reviews on things I buy, AND I give a honest review. If it’s bad then you will know it. But if it’s good, well I tell the truth ! Again Kayla, from the bottom of my heart, a great big THANK YOU for all your help and just talking to you. I feel like we’ve know each other for years!
TENT is easy to put up , material is tuff as told....only complaint is that i wish the bottom had about 3 to 4 inches overlap towards the inside so i could install a 2 x4 or something to help hold the tent down in high winds we have here in virginia thanks
Hi, my name is Ken. I’ve had a great experience with Ripping It Outdoors. I purchased a Forax Hp40 Mulcher for my mini excavator. Kayla Patterson is who I dealt with from the beginning until I received it at my house. She has been wonderful to work with and looking forward to working with her with any other orders I purchase. Kayla answered any questions I had and kept me updated throughout the whole process, can’t say it enough just a wonderful person to work with!!