The Vermeer BC1000XL is a professional-grade, towable brush chipper designed for tree services, municipal crews, utilities, and rental fleets. With the 74 horsepower diesel engine, it sits at the top end of the BC1000XL lineup in terms of power and productivity, making it well-suited for frequent chipping of larger hardwoods and dense brush.

Engine & Powertrain

• Engine: 74 hp (55 kW) diesel, Tier 4 Final–compliant
• Common engine suppliers: Deutz
• Configuration: 4‑cylinder, liquid-cooled
• Fuel capacity: 25 gallons (94.6 L)

Chipping Capacity & Performance

• Maximum material diameter: 12 in (30.5 cm)
• Infeed opening: approx. 12 in × 17 in (30.5 × 43.2 cm)
• Cutting system: Drum-style chipper with two double-sided knives
• Feed system: Vermeer SmartFeed® automatic feed control

Feed & Safety Systems

• Feed rollers: Large horizontal hydraulic feed roller
• Control bars:
  • Upper four-position feed control bar
  • Patented bottom feed stop bar
• Safety focus: Designed to meet ANSI and CE safety standards

Vermeer places a strong emphasis on operator safety. The bottom feed stop bar allows rapid shutdown of material intake if an operator contacts it unintentionally, while the upper control bar includes forward, reverse, neutral, and emergency stop functions.