Equipment news: Peterson introduces 3310B drum chipper

Peterson Pacific Corp., has introduced its new 3310B drum chipper.

“The new-3310B drum chipper is smaller and lighter than our previous model, but still packs impressive performance,” said Jody Volner, president of Peterson Pacific. “The 3310B can operate on even tighter landings for biomass and land clearing operations. We are excited about the capabilities of this remarkable machine.”

With a 540 HP (402 kW) Tier III or Tier IV Caterpillar engine, the 3310B has the power to handle up to 24-inch diameter logs. With large access doors on both sides of the machine for serviceability, the fully enclosed engine compartment keeps things clean. The 3310B’s transverse design allows for a much smaller operations deck, providing flexible production configurations in diverse terrain. With 230-degrees of rotation, the end-load or optional top-load spout design allows trailers to be loaded in a variety of positions, depending on the demands of the job site.

Using the proven drum and knife design from the larger 4300-series drum chippers, the 3310B’s main components are robust and offer long life. The 3310B is available with a four-pocket drum for typical biomass chips, or an eight-pocket drum for microchipping applications. The chips exit the machine from an innovative auger system which feeds an accelerator to increase payload density.
The 3310B is available with an optional powered feed deck, allowing for shorter stems and tops. Both the powered- and standard fixed feed deck can be stowed for transportation purposes.

The Peterson 3310B drum chipper is also enabled for Peterson+, a new remote monitoring solution providing machine owners access to real-time and historical data of their machine’s performance and location. Peterson specializes in developing delivery and processing equipment that turns low-grade organic materials into high value products. For more information, visit www.petersoncorp.com.