2025 Vermeer® BC1500 Brush Chipper Cummins
- Year 2025
- Make Vermeer®
- Model BC1500 Brush Chipper
- Engine QSF3.8L
2025 Vermeer® BC1500 Brush Chipper Cummins
2025 Vermeer® BC1500 Brush Chipper Cummins
BC1500 highlights- Versatility where it matters most
- Designed for intelligent feeding
- Built to withstand the toughest jobs
Features may include:
Powerful and control- Powered by either a Tier 4 Final Cummins® diesel engine or an Origin® gas engine, the BC1500 handles tough of materials with ease.
- The BC1500 introduces vertical feed roller technology to help aid in machine loading and the feeding of adverse materials.
- 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.
- BC1500XL tier 4 brush chipper
- 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
Cummins
Engine
QSF3.8L
Emissions
T4F
Engine Power
Gross Horsepower (Maximum): 130 hp
Engine Torque, Maximum
360 ft-lb
Air Cleaner
2-stage dry with safety element
Oil Filter
Spin-on
Cooling
Medium: Liquid
Motor
Motor Type
Manufacturer: White | Displacement: 28.3 cu in (468.8 cu cm)
Fuel System
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drivetrain
Clutch
Automotive-style | Drive Engagement: Manual
Suspension
Suspension
Axle: Torsion
Brakes
Brake System Type
Electric
Wheels & Tires
Tires, Rear Specification
LT 285/75R16 LR E
Wheels
16" (40.6 cm)
Battery
Battery
950
Electric
Alternator
135 amps
Electrical
System Voltage: 12
Operational
Operating Speed
Feed: 122 ft/min | Drum/Disc Cutting System: 2208 RPM
Operating Conditions
Actuation Force (BFSB): 34 lbs
Performance
Noise Level
125
Hydraulics
Hydraulic Type
System: Open center | Filtration Method: 3 micron return, 100 micron suction | Tongue: 2.5" x 4.5" x .375" (6.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 1 cm) | Tongue Extension: Ext. 18" (45.2 cm)
Hydraulic Pump
At Maximum RPM: 5.5 gpm
Maximum Pressure
System relief: 2800 psi | Auto Reverse: 2650 psi
Airflow
4600 cfm
Chassis
Frame Type
.25" (6 mm) Z channel, 7" (17.8 cm)
Hitch/Type
Pintle
Lights and Safety
Lighting
LED
Dimensions
Dimensions
Fan: 22-in (55.9-cm) suction | Feed Roller Minimum Distance to Drum: 1.3 in | Feed Roller: 20.9" (53.1 cm) diameter | Infeed Throat Capacity: 15" x 20" (38.1 cm x 50.8 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 | Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter: 2 in | Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness: 11 GA | Drum/Disc Cutting System - Material Capacity: 15 in / Thickness: .4 in / Diameter: 22.5 in / Knife Thickness: .6 in / Knife Size: .625" x 5" x 8" (1.6 cm x 12.7 cm x 20.3 cm) / Bedknife Size: 2.5" (6.4 cm) / Bedknife Thickness: 1.5 in | 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: 179 in | Table Down, Tongue Extended: 217 in | Infeed Table: 30.1 in
Width
86 in | Infeed Table: 55.4 in | Drum/Disc Cutting System: 22 in
Height
104 in | Infeed Hopper: 32 in | Chute: 104 in
Bore
2.4 in
Capacities
Fuel Capacity
Tank: 45 gal
Oil capacity
With Filter: 13.6 qt
Hydraulic Capacity
Tank: 12 gal
Load Capacity, Land
Feed Roller Clamp: 300 lbs
Features
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator): 5.5 gal | Dynamic Capacity: 31400 lbs | Static Capacity: 53500 lbs
Weights
Weight
7800 lbs | Tongue: 940 lbs | Feed Roller: 120 lbs | With Shaft: 540 lbs
Features
Features
Feed System - Feed Roller Orientation: Vertical / Number of Feed Rollers: 2 / Feed Roller Clamp Type: Spring | Safety System - Reset Method: Green Hold-to-Run button / Positions: 4: E-stop, forward, neutral, reverse | Drum/Disc Cutting System- Safety Lock - Number of Positions: 2 / Useable Edges: 2 / Bolts/Knife: 3 / Fixture Method: Weld-on | Bedknife - Number of Useable Edges: 2 | Cutter Drive - Number of Bearings: 2 / Type: Spherical roller / Manufacturer: Linkbelt / Belt Idler/Tensioner: Spring-loaded | Rotation: Type Manual worm gear drive
Oil Type
Recommended: API CJ-4 or ACEA-E9 / Vermeer VMF
Knife Quantity
Feed System: 12 | Drum/Disc Cutting System: 2
Construction Material
Drum/Disc Cutting System: A8 chipper steel | Bedknife: HRLC steel
Paddle Quantity
5
Belt Type
5V