Save 33% on Our Favorite Wood Chipper on Amazon

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While wooded properties offer shade and charm, fallen branches and debris are a frequent challenge, particularly after storms. A quality chainsaw can help tame smaller messes, but for more comprehensive cleanup, a wood chipper can conquer even the largest piles of branches and brush. As spring approaches, it’s the perfect time to pick up this editor-favorite GreatCircleUSA 3-in-1 Wood Chipper, now 33 percent off at Amazon.

The gas-powered three-in-one model features convenient multipurpose functionality, with a large top hopper for shredding leaves or small twigs and a side hopper for chipping branches up to 3 inches in diameter. According to GreatCircleUSA, it offers a 15-to-1 reduction ratio—that essentially indicates how well it can reduce larger pieces of wood into smaller chips. A higher ratio like 15-to-1 means you’ll have less bulky material to manage.

The wood chipper boasts a max torque of 9.14 foot-pounds at 2500 RPM, allowing it to devour branches up to 3 inches in diameter. To take advantage of its full capabilities, GreatCircleUSA offers a separate vacuum attachment for sucking up leaves and twigs and turning them into nutrient-rich mulch. With spring around the corner, mulch can help retain moisture in the soil and reduce the need for frequent watering, while promoting healthier plant growth.

Meanwhile, the chipper comes with a discharge bag to keep things tidy. A tow bar kit is also available separately to easily transport the chipper around a large property.

While wood chippers can help manage yard waste, they don’t come without drawbacks. Gas-powered models like the one on sale require regular maintenance, including changing the oil. Operating a wood chipper also involves inherent risks (you’d know that if you’ve watched a mafia movie). Our experts recommend using a wood chipper on an even, stable surface and always wearing proper safety gear like gloves, goggles, and hearing protection.

Shop the GreatCircleUSA 3-in-1 Wood Chipper on Amazon

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