2024 Vermeer® Brush Chippers AX17

2024 Vermeer® Brush Chippers AX17

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  • Year 2024
  • Make Vermeer®
  • Model Brush Chippers
  • Engine T4
2024 Vermeer® Brush Chippers AX17

2024 Vermeer® Brush Chippers AX17

2024 Vermeer® Brush Chippers AX17

Compact and powerful, the AX17 delivers transport and jobsite advantages for high-capacity takedowns.

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.

Features may include:

Intelligent feed system
  • Providing over 6,500 lb (2,948 kg) of pull-in power, the AX17 uses the SmartCrush and SmartFeed control systems that reduce the need for operator interaction when feeding difficult material.
Transport-friendly
  • The single axle fully configured machine under 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) helps with ease of transportation around congested urban areas and minimizes the need for additional license requirements.
Feed your way
  • The patented winch boom design can be raised out of the way when mechanically feeding the machine.
Cleanout door for convenient cleanout
  • The AX17 is equipped with a side lever that provides convenient access when opening and closing the cleanout door.
Robust feed table
  • Mechanized feeding made effective with a wide feed roller opening and durable, fixed infeed table design.

Engine

Engine Manufacturer Cummins
Displacement 3.8 L
Engine T4
Cylinder Liners 4
Engine Power Gross Horsepower (Maximum): 130 hp (96.9 kW)
Engine Torque, Maximum 488.1 Nm
Air Cleaner 2-Stage Dry
Oil Filter Spin On
Cooling Medium: Liquid

Motor

Motor Type of Feed Roller: (3) 2 upper, 1 lower | Displacement: 28.9 cu-in upper | Manufacturer: Parker

Fuel System

Fuel System Max Fuel Consumption: 26.5 lph
Fuel Type Diesel

Drivetrain

Clutch Type: Spring-loaded clutch | Engagement: Manual lever

Suspension

Suspension Axle/Suspension: 10,000-lb torsion

Wheels & Tires

Tires, Rear Specification 235/75R17.6
Wheels Option One: 17.5 x 6.75, bolt circle 8 on 6.6

Brakes

Brake System Type electric

Battery

Battery Group 31 - 950 CCA

Electric

Alternator 60 amp
Electrical 12 volt

Operational

Operating Speed Feed: 95 ft/min | 1800 rpm | Winch Input: 48 rpm
Operating Conditions Actuation Force (BFSB): 15.4 kg | Actuation Force: 15.4 kg | Rope Line Pull: 907.2 kg

Performance

Noise Level Sound Power: 116 dB(a)

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Type System: Tandem center
Hydraulic Pump Pump at Maximum RPM: 22.7 L/min
Maximum Pressure System relief pressure: 206.8 bar | Auto Reverse PSI: 193.1 bar | Winch Relief System: 117.2 bar

Chassis

Frame Type Z Channel: .25-in (.64-cm) thickness
Hitch/Type 3-in ID pintle

Lights and Safety

Lighting Trailer Type: LED

Dimensions

Dimensions Maximum Angle of Continuous Operation: 45 deg | Fan: 22 in suction | Feed Roller Minimum Distance to Drum: 1 cm | Feed Roller Dimension: 15 in x 20 in (38.1 cm x 50.8 cm) | Feed Roller Dimension (Two): 11 in x 20 in (27.9 cm x 50.8 cm) | Infeed Throat Capacity: 19.5-in x 20.5-in (49.5-cm x 52.1-cm) | Distance from Feed Table to Ground: 76.2 cm | Infeed Table Material Thickness: .6 cm | Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter: 5.1 cm | Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness: .12 in | Diameter: 66 cm | Material Thickness: .3 cm | Material Capacity: 43.2 cm | Thickness: 1.3 cm | Diameter: 66 cm | Knife Thickness: 1.9 cm | Knife Size: 5 in x 10 in (12.7 cm x 25.4 cm) | Bedknife Size: 3 in x 20.25 in (7.6 cm x 51.4 cm) | Bedknife Thickness: 3.2 cm | Bedknife Material: 1018 | Bottom Thickness: 1.8 cm | Top Thickness: .5 cm | Side Wall Thickness: .3 cm | Deflector Thickness: .2 cm | Chute Rotation Angle: 270 deg | 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 | Winch Boom Structure: .25 in (.64 cm), .19 in (.48 cm) | Winch Rope: 7/16 in | Bore: 7.5 cm
Length Feed Table Up, Tongue In: 533.4 cm | Table Down, Tongue Extended: 563.9 cm | Infeed Table: 132.1 cm | Rope: 46 m
Width 199.4 cm | Infeed Table: 151.1 cm
Height 280.7 cm | Infeed Hopper: 73.7 cm| Chute: 280.7 cm

Capacities

Fuel Capacity Tank: 151.4 L
Oil capacity Volume with Filter: 12.9 L
Hydraulic Capacity Tank: 11.4 L
Load Capacity, Land Feed Roller Clamp Load: 1360.8 kg
Features Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator): 20.8 L | Dynamic Capacity: 18960.2 kg | Static Capacity: 32431.9 kg | Chasis: 10,000 lb

Weights

Weight (with winch, hydraulic jack and hydraulic chute): 4422.5 kg | Engine: 3919 kg | Tongue: 626 kg | of feed rollers: 65.8 kg | of feeed roller(2): 47.6 kg | With Shaft: 387.8 kg

Features

Features Feed Roller Orientation: Horizontal | Number of Feed Rollers: 2 | Feed Roller Clamp Type: Hydraulic | Reset Method: Green hold-to-run button | Positions: Four positions: E-stop, Forward, Neutral, Reverse | Safety Lock - Number of Positions: 2 | Useable Edges: 2 | Number of Bolts: 5 | Fixture Method: Weld On | Bedknife - Number of Useable Edges: 2 | Number of Bearings: 2 | Type: Spherical roller | Manufacturer: Linkbelt | Number of Bearings: 2 | Type: Spherical roller | Rotational Lock: Yes - self-locking worm gear | Filtration Method: 3 micron return, no suction | Gauges: MPC-12 | Switches: Hold-to-run, sensitivity selector, droop selector, EcoIdle™ engine control system, throttle, chute controls, remote enable, manual feed roller crush | Controller: MPC-12 | Display: MPC-12 | Radio Remote Control: Two options | Fender Description: Bolt-on steel | Type - Option One: Rubber torsional | Manufacturer - Option One: Dexter | Winch Controls: Forward, reverse and fee spool | Rotation Type: Manual (hydraulic option)
Oil Type Recommended: API CJ-4 or ACEA-E9 | Recommended: HY PWR 68
Knife Quantity 9 | Number of: 2 | Number of botls: 5
Construction Material A8 chipper steel
Paddle Quantity Number of: 12
Belt Type 5V

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