Vermeer BC1200XL

2025 Vermeer BC1200XL Gas Brush Chipper

The electronic fuel injection engine provides improved fuel economy with 135 horsepower (101 kW). The psi engine allows for more efficient working conditions and boosts engine response under load. See your Vermeer dealer for comprehensive service and genuine Vermeer replacement parts.

Dimensions
Tongue Weight - Engine Option One	660 lbs (299.4 kg)
Length - Table Down, Tongue Extended	206 in (523.2 cm)
Length with Winch (Additional)	206 in (523.2 cm)
Weight - Engine Option One	5680 lbs (2576.4 kg)
Sound Power	124 dB(a)
Height	103 in (261.6 cm)
Width	79 in (200.7 cm)
Length - Feed Table Up, Tongue In	168 in (426.7 cm)
Weight With Winch (Additional)	5980 lbs (2712.5 kg)

Operational
Number of Knives	2
Bedknife - Number of Useable Edges	4
Feed Roller Dimension	15
Motor Manufacturer	White Hydraulic
Bedknife Size	3.5" x 17.3" (8.9 cm x 43.8 cm)
Number of Feed Roller Motors	2
Feed Roller Orientation	Horizontal
Weight With Shaft	480 lbs (217.7 kg)
Number of Feed Rollers	2
Air Flow	2000 cfm
Thickness	.4 in (1 cm)
Feed Roller Dimension (Two)	11.1" (28.3 cm)
Diameter	2 in (5.1 cm)
Weight of Feed Roller (Option Two)	80 lbs (36.3 kg)
Feed Roller Clamp Type	Hydraulic cylinder
Pinch Point - Distance to End of Feed Table	67.4 in (171.2 cm)
Fixture Method	Weld-on
Infeed Hopper Height	32 in (81.3 cm)
Number of Paddles	5
Number of Knives (2)	12
Feed Roller Minimum Distance to Drum	1 in (2.5 cm)
Weight of Feed Roller	150 lbs (68 kg)
Infeed Table Length	30.1 in (76.5 cm)
Knife Size	.625" x 4.5" x 9" (1.6 cm x 11.4 cm x 22.9 cm)
Infeed Throat Capacity	13.3" x 17" (33.7 cm x 43.2 cm)
Feed Speed	110 ft/min
Infeed Table Width	52 in (132.1 cm)
Safety Lock - Number of Positions	2
Speed	2000 rpm
Replaceable Threaded Knife Block	Yes
Number of Bolts/Knife	4
Infeed Table Material Thickness	.2 in (.5 cm)
Distance from Feed Table to Ground	27.2 in (69.1 cm)
Feed Roller Clamp Load	2650 lbs (1202 kg)
Useable Edges	2
Four Position Feed Control Bar	Standard
Bottom Feed Stop Bar	Standard
Green Hold to Run Button	Standard
Filtration Method	10 micron return, 100 micron suction
Auto Reverse PSI	2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Directional Control	Yes
System relief pressure	2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Tank capacity	12 gal (45.4 L)
Recommended Oil Type	Vermeer VMF
Width	20 in (50.8 cm)
System Type	Open center, dual pumps
Fender Description	Bolt-on
Hitch Type	Pintle
Frame Description	7" (17.78) Z channel; 0.25" (0.64 cm) thickness
Tongue Extension	Extendable 18" (45.7 cm)
Tongue Description	2.5" x 4.5" x 0.38" (6.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 9.5 mm)
Tires - Option One	ST235/80/R16 Load Range E
Axle/Suspension	Torsion
Wheels - Option Two	16" (40.6)
Tires - Option Two	ST285/75/R16 Load Range E
Capacity - Option One	7000 lb (3175.2 kg)
Manufacturer - Option One	Dexter axle
Type - Option One	Rubber torsional
Wheels - Option One	16" (40.6 cm)
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM	4.1 gpm (15.7 L/min)
Rotation Type	Manual pivot with handle
Rotational Lock	Yes
Chute Rotation Angle	270 deg
Deflector Thickness	.1 in (.3 cm)
Chute Height	104 in (264.2 cm)
Side Wall Thickness	.1 in (.3 cm)
Bottom Thickness	.1 in (.2 cm)
Top Thickness	.1 in (.3 cm)
Trailer Light Type	LED
Brake Type	Electric
Reset Method	Dual green hold-to-run buttons
Reduced Sensitivity	12 deg
Normal Sensitivity	22 deg
Actuation Force (BFSB)	34 lbs (15.4 kg)
Actuation Force	34 lbs (15.4 kg)
Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter	2 in (5.1 cm)
Material Thickness	.1 in (.3 cm)
Positions	Four positions: Emergency stop, forward, and reverse
Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness	11 GA
Bedknife Thickness	1 in (2.5 cm)
Bedknife Material	1018
Material Capacity	13.3 in (33.8 cm)
Knife Thickness	.6 in (1.6 cm)
Material	A8 chipper steel