2025 Vermeer® Brush Chippers BC1200XL
- Year 2025
- Make Vermeer®
- Model Brush Chippers
- Engine 4.3
2025 Vermeer® Brush Chippers BC1200XL
2025 Vermeer® Brush Chippers BC1200XL
BC1200XL Gas highlights- Get more done with the aggressive feeding action
- Intelligent feeding for the toughest jobs
- Safety features designed with the operator in mind
Features may include:
Powerful performance- A powerful 115-hp (85.8-kW) Origin® engine with electronic fuel injection enhances fuel economy and boosts engine response under load.
- Get more done thanks to the aggressive feeding action of dual horizontal offset feed rollers that can be adjusted for optimal clamping force when feeding.
- The EcoIdle™ engine control system reduces engine speed to a preset lower rpm after one to five minutes of inactivity, saving fuel and reducing jobsite noise.
- SmartFeed, a patented feed-sensing control system, boosts operator productivity and reduces engine strain by monitoring engine rpm and controlling feed rollers.
- The patented bottom feed stop bar is strategically positioned so the operator can strike it to shut off the feed mechanism.
- VermeerOne™ Platform isn’t just a tool or platform. It’s an experience — one designed to simplify equipment management, empower users with real time data to make smarter decisions, and help maximize productivity and profitability.
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
Origin
Engine
4.3
Cylinder Liners
6
Engine Power
Gross Horsepower (Maximum): 115 hp
Engine Torque, Maximum
231 ft-lb
Air Cleaner
2-stage dry with safety valve
Oil Filter
Spin-on
Cooling
Medium: Liquid
Motor
Motor Type
Manufacturer: White Hydraulic
Fuel System
Fuel System
Max Fuel Consumption: 8.3 gph
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Suspension
Suspension
Axle: Torsion
Brakes
Brake System Type
Electric
Wheels & Tires
Tires, Rear Specification
ST235/80/R16 Load Range E
Wheels
16" (40.6 cm)
Battery
Battery
Group 31; 950 CCA
Electric
Alternator
70 Amp
Electrical
System Voltage: 12 volt
Operational
Operating Speed
Feed: 110 ft/min | Drum/Disc Cutting System: 2000 rpm
Operating Conditions
Actuation Force (BFSB): 34 lbs
Performance
Noise Level
124 dB(a)
Hydraulics
Hydraulic Type
System: Open center, dual pumps | Filtration Method: 10 micron return, 100 micron suction | Tongue: 2.5" x 4.5" x 0.38" (6.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 9.5 mm) | Tongue Extension: Extendable 18" (45.7 cm)
Hydraulic Pump
At Maximum RPM: 4.5 gpm
Maximum Pressure
System relief: 2500 psi | Auto Reverse: 2500 psi
Airflow
2000 cfm
Chassis
Frame Type
7" (17.78) Z channel; 0.25" (0.64 cm) thickness
Hitch/Type
Pintle
Lights and Safety
Lighting
LED
Dimensions
Dimensions
Fan: 19" sucker | Feed Roller Minimum Distance to Drum: 1 in | Feed Roller Dimension: 15 | Feed Roller (Two): 11.1" (28.3 cm) | Infeed Throat Capacity: 13.3" x 17" (33.7 cm x 43.2 cm) | Pinch Point - Distance to End of Feed Table: 67.4 in | Distance from Feed Table to Ground: 27.2 in | Infeed Table Material Thickness: .2 in | Safety System - Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter: 2 in / Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness: 11 GA / Diameter: 2 in / Material Thickness: .1 in | Drum/Disc Cutting System - Material Capacity: 13.3 in / Thickness: .4 in / Diameter: 20 in / Knife Thickness: .6 in / Knife Size: .625" x 4.5" x 9" (1.6 cm x 11.4 cm x 22.9 cm) / Bedknife Size: 3.5" x 17.3" (8.9 cm x 43.8 cm) | Bedknife Thickness: 1 in | Discharge System - Bottom Thickness .1 in Top Thickness: .1 in / Side Wall Thickness: .1 in / Deflector Thickness: .1 in / Chute Rotation Angle: 270 deg
Length
Feed Table Up, Tongue: 168 in | Table Down, Tongue Extended: 206 in | Infeed Table: 30.1 in
Width
79 in | Infeed Table: 52 in | Drum/Disc Cutting System: 20 in
Height
103 in | Infeed Hopper: 32 in | Chute: 104 in
Bore
2.4 in
Capacities
Oil capacity
With Filter: 4.5 qt
Hydraulic Capacity
Tank: 12 gal
Load Capacity, Land
Feed Roller Clamp: 2650 lbs
Features
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator): 4 gal | Dynamic Capacity: 31400 lbs | Static Capacity: 53500 lbs
Weights
Weight
5680 lbs | Tongue: 660 lbs | Feed Roller: 150 lbs / 80 lbs | With Shaft: 480 lbs
Features
Features
Feed Roller Orientation: Horizontal | Number of Feed Rollers: 2 | Feed Roller Clamp Type: Hydraulic cylinder | Number of Feed Roller Motors: 2 | Reset Method: Dual green hold-to-run buttons | Four positions: Emergency stop, forward, and reverse | Safety Lock - Number of Positions: 2 | Useable Edges: 2 | Fixture Method: Weld-on | Bedknife - Number of Useable Edges: 4 | Cutter Drive - Type: Spherical roller / Manufacturer: Linkbelt / Number of Bearings: 2 | Rotation Type: Manual pivot with handle
Oil Type
Recommended: SAE 10W30 / Vermeer VMF
Knife Quantity
Feed System: 8 / 12 | Drum/Disc Cutting System: 2 / Bolts/Knife: 4
Construction Material
Drum/Disc Cutting System: A8 chipper steel
Paddle Quantity
5
Belt Type
5V