Vermeer BC1500

2025 Vermeer BC1500 Brush Chipper

The Vermeer BC1500 brush chipper uses a precision-balanced 22.5-in (57.2-cm) drum with two 5-in x 8-in (12.7-cm x 20.3-cm) A8 double-sided knives to chip through material up to 15 in (38.1 cm). Powered by a Tier 4 Final Cummins diesel engine and a PSI 5.7L gas engine, the BC1500 can handle the toughest of material with ease.

Dimensions
Tongue Weight - Engine Option One	940 lbs (426.4 kg)
Length - Table Down, Tongue Extended	217 in (551.2 cm)
Length with Winch (Additional)	13 in (33 cm)
Weight - Engine Option One	7800 lbs (3538 kg)
Sound Power	125
Height	104 in (264.2 cm)
Width	86 in (218.4 cm)
Length - Feed Table Up, Tongue In	179 in (454.7 cm)
Weight With Winch (Additional)	280 lbs (127 kg)
Horsepower Options	Cummins QSF3.8L T4F - 130 hp

Operational
Number of Knives	2
Bedknife - Number of Useable Edges	2
Feed Roller Dimension	20.9" (53.1 cm) diameter
Motor Manufacturer	White
Bedknife Size	2.5" (6.4 cm)
Feed Roller Orientation	Vertical
Weight With Shaft	540 lbs (244.9 kg)
Number of Feed Rollers	2
Air Flow	4600 cfm
Thickness	.4 in (1 cm)
Diameter	2 in (5.1 cm)
Feed Roller Clamp Type	Spring
Pinch Point - Distance to End of Feed Table	67.4 in (171.2 cm)
Fixture Method	Weld-on
Motor Displacement	28.3 cu in (468.8 cu cm)
Infeed Hopper Height	32 in (81.3 cm)
Number of Paddles	5
Feed Roller Minimum Distance to Drum	1.3 in (3.3 cm)
Weight of Feed Roller	120 lbs (54.4 kg)
Infeed Table Length	30.1 in (76.5 cm)
Knife Size	.625" x 5" x 8" (1.6 cm x 12.7 cm x 20.3 cm)
Infeed Throat Capacity	15" x 20" (38.1 cm x 50.8 cm)
Feed Speed	122 ft/min
Infeed Table Width	55.4 in (140.7 cm)
Safety Lock - Number of Positions	2
Speed	2208 RPM
Replaceable Threaded Knife Block	Yes
Number of Bolts/Knife	3
Infeed Table Material Thickness	.2 in (.5 cm)
Distance from Feed Table to Ground	27.2 in (69.1 cm)
Feed Roller Clamp Load	300 lbs (136.1 kg)
Useable Edges	2
Four Position Feed Control Bar	Standard
Bottom Feed Stop Bar	Standard
Green Hold to Run Button	Standard (one on each side)
Filtration Method	3 micron return, 100 micron suction
Auto Reverse PSI	2650 psi (182.7 bar)
Directional Control	Yes
Flow Control	Yes
System relief pressure	2800 psi (193.1 bar)
Tank capacity	12 gal (45.4 L)
Recommended Oil Type	Vermeer VMF
Width	22 in (55.9 cm)
System Type	Open center
Fender Description	Bolt-on
Hitch Type	Pintle
Frame Description	.25" (6 mm) Z channel, 7" (17.8 cm)
Toolbox Description	Standard
Tongue Extension	Ext 18" (45.2 cm)
Tongue Description	2.5" x 4.5" x .375" (6.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 1 cm)
Tires - Option One	LT 285/75R16 LR E
Axle/Suspension	Torsion
Capacity - Option One	8000 lb (3628.7 kg)
Manufacturer - Option One	Dexter
Type - Option One	Rubber torsional
Wheels - Option One	16" (40.6 cm)
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM	5.5 gpm (20.8 L/min)
Rotation Type	Manual worm gear drive
Rotational Lock	Self-locking gear set plus an additional steel plate rotation lock
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	Green Hold-to-Run button
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	4: E-stop, forward, neutral, reverse
Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness	11 GA
Bedknife Thickness	1.5 in (3.8 cm)
Bedknife Material	HRLC steel
Material Capacity	15 in (38.1 cm)
Knife Thickness	.6 in (1.6 cm)
Material	A8 chipper steel