US-based manufacturer of forestry, biomass, sawmill, and wood recycling equipment and blower trucks Peterson Pacific Corp., an Astec Industries Inc., company debuted an all-new drum chipper that it says was designed for biomass fuel producers.
Launched at this year’s CONEXPO show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Peterson 3310 features a 540 hp (402 kW) Caterpillar engine enabling it to handle up to 24-inch (61 cm) diameter logs. The fully enclosed engine compartment keeps things clean but is easily serviced by large access doors on both sides of the machine.
The all-new 3310 is the third and smallest model in Peterson’s lineup of drum chippers. Like the other larger Peterson drum chippers, the 3310 is equipped with sizing screens and an intelligent control system that provides superior fuel economy and the most consistent chip quality. The 3310 is a high capacity small chipper with a 23-inch (600 mm) diameter log capacity. It was designed for biomass energy producers around the world that will benefit from the efficient feeding and flexible van loading options that are provided by this unique design, said Larry Cumming, President Peterson Pacific in a statement.
Easy chipping and shipping
At just under 24-feet long, the 3310 utilises a transverse feed design allowing for a much smaller operations deck than typical drum chippers. The rotatable end load or optional top load spout design allows for trailers to be loaded in a variety of positions, depending on the demands of the job site. Not only does the compact size allow for easy manoeuvrability, but can even be transported in a 40-foot high cube container for overseas shipment.
Using the proven drum and knife design used on the larger 4300-series drum chippers, the 3310’s main components are robust and offer long life. In addition, the unit is also Peterson+ enabled—a new remote monitoring solution providing machine owners access to real-time and historical data of their machine’s performance and location also launched at the show.
