2017 International Forest Industries Magazines May 2017 SHOW Special | Page 50

Who leads the pack?
The competition for
market share in the
chipping sector has
never been fiercer
than it is today
44 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2017
T
he theme in the chipping
sector has been well-
established for many years
– greater mobility and capacity,
without sacrificing power. There are
those who put a greater emphasis
on chipper quality and some who
prefer to focus on unparalleled
power, but, generally, most
manufacturers have similar targets
and, therefore, similar clients.
The competition for business
is such that this year’s review
of chipper technology is of
exceptional length and so running
through the key breakthroughs
so, for efficiency, we will allow
you to go through the technology
improvements one-by-one to
judge for yourself which are the
most important for your particular
business.
Peterson’s all-new 3310 Drum
Chipper is a radical departure
from traditional drum chippers.
With a 540 hp (402 kW) Caterpillar
engine, the 3310 has the power
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