The Vandaele TV 20-26 is a wood chipper — sometimes called a wood shredder — designed to process twigs, branches, and trunks of all wood types up to 200 mm in diameter. Wood chippers of this class are used by forestry contractors, arborists, landscapers, and agricultural operations to reduce timber waste into uniform chips for composting, biomass fuel, or ground cover. Vandaele is a Belgian manufacturer with a long-established reputation for building robust, professional-grade chipping equipment suited to demanding outdoor work.
This machine is a large mid-range tractor-mounted unit operating on a three-point Cat II suspension with PTO drive at 540 RPM. A minimum tractor output of 55 hp is required to operate it. The PTO shaft is fitted with a freewheel for added drivetrain protection. Power for the hydraulic feed system is supplied by a built-in pump group, keeping the setup self-contained and straightforward to connect.
At the heart of the machine is an 800 mm blade disc fitted with two tungsten carbide blades working against a tungsten carbide counter blade — a robust combination chosen for edge retention and long service intervals in heavy chipping work. The hydraulic feed roller system includes a reversing clutch, allowing material to be backed out if needed, and chip length is continuously adjustable from 0 to 25 mm, giving operators precise control over output size. The passage opening between the feed rollers measures 260 mm × 200 mm, and the maximum round-wood passage is 200 mm.
Operator safety is addressed through several systems. The Anti-Stress Secure Plus package includes two emergency stop buttons and two Top-Stop devices. A PUSH bracket surrounds the infeed funnel and is protected against inadvertent activation. The exhaust pipe reaches 2.5 m in height, rotates 300° on a ball-bearing slewing ring, and is fitted with an adjustable exhaust valve in compliance with EN 13525. Both the top cover and discharge pipe carry a soundproof coating to reduce noise at the worksite.
Maintenance is simplified by a distance lubrication system covering the bottom roller and chopping disc. The machine rides on a wheeled chassis with 10.0/75-15.3 tyres for slow transport between sites. It weighs 780 kg.
This 2011 machine is described by the seller as having seen very little use and as presenting in as-new condition with original paintwork intact. It is located in Belgium and is offered at $14,900.
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