The 1712 Drum Chipper is the smallest capacity chipper in the Drum series. The 1712 Drum features a 17″ by 12″ opening utilizing a single oversized feed wheel to handle the material. This single feed wheel and drum cutting action allow the 1712 to handle the hard to feed fibrous materials like palm fronds. J.P. Carlton’s exclusive Air Vortex Control channel’s and accelerates the discharge air – making sure to get the material out of the chipper and into the truck.
It comes standard with a Kubota Diesel Engine, live hydraulics, hydraulic lift and crush cylinder, and digital adjustable autofeed control.
With the most standard features, solid construction, and superior performance – the J.P. Carlton 1712 Drum is the easy choice when considering a 12″ capacity drum chipper.
Massive 15 3/4″ Feed Wheelpulls in the logs and brush with ease
Two Hydraulic Feed Motorsprovide high torque to pull in entire tops
Hydraulic Lift and Crush Cylinderprovides crushing power when necessary and allows easy access to the anvil
Kubota Turbo Dieselgives reliable long lasting efficient power
Digital Adjustable Autofeedcontrols the feed of the material into the drum minimizing operator intervention
Live Hydraulicsrun directly off the engine allowing all hydraulics to function without the drum engaged
Spring and Rubber Mounted Tanksare isolated from the vibrations created during chipping and towing
Variable Feed Rateallows the operator to slow down the feed when desired
