Vermeer AX17

The Vermeer AX17 brush chipper is designed for the tree care contractor looking to do high production arborist work. Optimize crew size on the jobsite through mechanized feeding with horizontal off-set feed rollers and a fixed- infeed table. Plus, this single axle fully configured machine under 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) helps with transportation around congested urban areas.

Dimensions
Weight (with winch, hydraulic jack and hydraulic chute)	9750 lbs (4422.5 kg)
Width	78.5 in (199.4 cm)
Length - Feed Table Up, Tongue In	210 in (533.4 cm)
Length - Table Down, Tongue Extended	222 in (563.9 cm)
Weight - Engine Option One	8640 lbs (3919 kg)
Tongue Weight - Engine Option One	1380 lbs (626 kg)
Length with Winch (Additional)	0 in (0 cm)
Weight With Winch (Additional)	720 lbs (326.6 kg)
Sound Power	116 dB(a)
Height	110.5 in (280.7 cm)

Operational
Chute Height	110.5 in (280.7 cm)
Bottom Thickness	.7 in (1.8 cm)
Top Thickness	.2 in (.5 cm)
Side Wall Thickness	.1 in (.3 cm)
Deflector Thickness	.1 in (.2 cm)
Chute Rotation Angle	270 deg
Rotation Type	Manual (hydraulic option)
Rotational Lock	Yes - self-locking worm gear
Feed Roller Orientation	Horizontal
Number of Feed Rollers	2
Feed Roller Clamp Load	3000 lbs (1360.8 kg)
Feed Roller Clamp Type	Hydraulic
Feed Roller Minimum Distance to Drum	.4 in (1 cm)
Feed Roller Dimension	15 in x 20 in (38.1 cm x 50.8 cm)
Weight of Feed Roller	145 lbs (65.8 kg)
Feed Roller Dimension (Two)	11 in x 20 in (27.9 cm x 50.8 cm)
Number of Knives (2)	9
Weight of Feed Roller (Option Two)	105 lbs (47.6 kg)
Number of Feed Roller Motors	(3) 2 upper, 1 lower
Motor Displacement	28.9 cu-in upper
Motor Manufacturer	Parker
Feed Speed	95 ft/min
Infeed Table Width	59.5 in (151.1 cm)
Infeed Table Length	52 in (132.1 cm)
Infeed Hopper Height	29 in (73.7 cm)
Infeed Throat Capacity	19.5-in x 20.5-in (49.5-cm x 52.1-cm)
Distance from Feed Table to Ground	30 in (76.2 cm)
Infeed Table Material Thickness	.3 in (.6 cm)
Number of Knives	2
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM	6 gpm (22.7 L/min)
Filtration Method	3 micron return, no suction
Auto Reverse PSI	2800 psi (193.1 bar)
Directional Control	Yes
Oil Cooler	Yes
Recommended Oil Type	HY PWR 68
System Type	Tandem center
System relief pressure	3000 psi (206.8 bar)
Tank capacity	3 gal (11.4 L)
Frame Description	Z Channel: .25-in (.64-cm) thickness
Toolbox Description	Standard
Tongue Description	3 in x 5 in x 38 in (7.6 cm x 12.7 cm x 96.5 cm)
Tongue Extension	Extendable, 12-in
Fender Description	Bolt-on steel
Axle/Suspension	10,000-lb torsion
Type - Option One	Rubber torsional
Manufacturer - Option One	Dexter
Capacity - Option One	10,000 lb
Tires - Option One	235/75R17.6
Wheels - Option One	17.5 x 6.75, bolt circle 8 on 6.6
Brake Type	Standard electric
Trailer Light Type	LED
Hitch Type	3-in ID pintle
Thickness	.5 in (1.3 cm)
Speed	1800 rpm
Weight With Shaft	855 lbs (387.8 kg)
Safety Lock - Number of Positions	2
Useable Edges	2
Knife Size	5 in x 10 in (12.7 cm x 25.4 cm)
Number of Bolts/Knife	5
Replaceable Threaded Knife Block	Yes
Number of Paddles	12
Fixture Method	Weld On
Bedknife Size	3 in x 20.25 in (7.6 cm x 51.4 cm)
Bedknife - Number of Useable Edges	2
Material Capacity	17 in (43.2 cm)
Knife Thickness	.8 in (1.9 cm)
Material	A8 chipper steel
Bedknife Thickness	1.3 in (3.2 cm)
Bedknife Material	1018
Diameter	2 in (5.1 cm)
Bottom Feed Stop Bar	Standard
Four Position Feed Control Bar	Standard
Green Hold to Run Button	Standard
Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter	2 in (5.1 cm)
Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness	.12 in
Actuation Force (BFSB)	34 lbs (15.4 kg)
Reset Method	Green hold-to-run button
Material Thickness	.1 in (.3 cm)
Positions	Four positions: E-stop, Forward, Neutral, Reverse
Actuation Force	34 lbs (15.4 kg)