Vermeer BC900XL

2025 Vermeer BC900XL Brush Chipper

Able to chip heavily branched material up to 9 in (22.9 cm) in diameter and 14 in (35.6 cm) wide, the BC900XL is ideal for line clearing and general cleanup needs. In combination, the Vermeer-exclusive Smart Feed system, and its 35 hp (26.1 kW) Briggs and Stratton gas engine, pulls in and processes difficult material.

Dimensions
Height	97 in (246.4 cm)
Tongue Weight - Engine Option One	320 lbs (145.1 kg)
Weight - Engine Option One	3060 lbs (1388 kg)
Length - Table Down, Tongue Extended	154.8 in (393.2 cm)
Length - Feed Table Up, Tongue In	140.4 in (356.6 cm)
Width	79.5 in (201.9 cm)

Operational
Diameter	33 in (83.8 cm)
Positions	Four positions: Emergency stop, forward, stop and reverse
Material Thickness	.1 in (.3 cm)
Reset Method	Dual green hold-to-run buttons
Reduced Sensitivity	12 deg
Normal Sensitivity	22 deg
Actuation Force (BFSB)	34 lbs (15.4 kg)
Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness	11 GA
Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter	2 in (5.1 cm)
Green Hold to Run Button	Standard
Four Position Feed Control Bar	Standard
Bottom Feed Stop Bar	Standard
Number of Knives	12
Bedknife Material	Grade 50
Bedknife Thickness	.8 in (1.9 cm)
Material	A8 chipper steel
Knife Thickness	.6 in (1.6 cm)
Material Capacity	9 in (22.9 cm)
Bedknife - Number of Useable Edges	2
Bedknife Size	5" x 12.1" (12.7 cm x 30.7 cm) horizontal and 5" x 8.8" (12.7 cm x 22.4 cm) vertical
Air Flow	3925 cfm
Fixture Method	Bolt-on
Number of Paddles	2
Replaceable Threaded Knife Block	Yes
Number of Bolts/Knife	5
Knife Size	5" x 11.75" (12.7 cm x 29.8 cm)
Useable Edges	2
Safety Lock - Number of Positions	6
Weight With Shaft	330 lbs (149.7 kg)
Speed	1500 rpm
Thickness	1 in (2.5 cm)
Hitch Type	Pintle or ball
Manufacturer - Option Two	Dexter
Type - Option Two	Rubber torsional
Axle/Suspension - Option Two	3500 lb (1587.6 kg) with electric brakes
Wheels - Option One	14" (35.6 cm)
Tires - Option One	ST215/75R14
Capacity - Option One	3500 (1587.6 kg)
Manufacturer - Option One	Dexter
Type - Option One	Rubber torsional
Axle/Suspension	3500 lb (1587.6 kg)
Fender Description	Bolt-on
Tongue Description	3" x 5" 3/16" (7.6 cm x 12.7 cm x .5 cm) Tube
Frame Description	3/16 in x 5-5/8 in (.5 cm x 14.3 cm)
Tank capacity	6.8 gal (25.7 L)
System relief pressure	2500 psi (172.4 bar)
System Type	Tandem Center
Recommended Oil Type	Vermeer VMF Gold
Auto Reverse PSI	2300 psi (158.6 bar)
Filtration Method	10 micron return
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM	5 gpm (18.9 L/min)
Infeed Table Material Thickness	.2 in (.5 cm)
Distance from Feed Table to Ground	29 in (73.7 cm)
Pinch Point - Distance to End of Feed Table	65 in (165.1 cm)
Infeed Throat Capacity	9 in x 14 in (22.9 cm x 35.6 cm)
Infeed Hopper Height	32 in (81.3 cm)
Infeed Table Length	26 in (66 cm)
Infeed Table Width	48 in (121.9 cm)
Feed Speed	140 ft/min
Motor Manufacturer	White
Motor Displacement	33.1 CID
Number of Feed Roller Motors	1
Weight of Feed Roller	210 lbs (95.3 kg)
Feed Roller Dimension	15.8" dia x 13.5" long (40 cm x 34.3 cm)
Feed Roller Clamp Type	Spring/weight
Feed Roller Clamp Load	560 lbs (254 kg)
Number of Feed Rollers	1
Feed Roller Orientation	Horizontal
Rotational Lock	Yes
Rotation Type	Manual dual handles with pin lock
Chute Rotation Angle	270 deg
Deflector Thickness	.1 in (.3 cm)
Side Wall Thickness	.1 in (.3 cm)
Top Thickness	.1 in (.3 cm)
Bottom Thickness	.1 in (.2 cm)
Chute Height	96.7 in (245.6 cm)