2025 Vermeer® BC1500 Brush Chipper Origin
- Year 2025
- Make Vermeer®
- Model BC1500 Brush Chipper
2025 Vermeer® BC1500 Brush Chipper Origin
2025 Vermeer® BC1500 Brush Chipper Origin
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
Origin
Displacement
6.2L
Cylinder Liners
8
Engine Power
Gross Horsepower (Maximum): 172 hp
Engine Torque, Maximum
322 ft-lb
Air Cleaner
2-stage dry
Oil Filter
Spin-on
Cooling
Medium: Liquid
Motor
Motor Type
Manufacturer: White | Displacement: 28.3 cu in (468.8 cu cm)
Fuel System
Fuel System
Max Fuel Consumption: 11.7 gph
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Drivetrain
Clutch
13-in spring-loaded clutch | Drive Engagement: Manual lever
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
70 Amp
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
Maximum Angle of Continuous Operation: 20 deg | Fan: 18.7 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
Capacities
Fuel Capacity
Tank: 50 gal
Oil capacity
With Filter: 5 qt
Hydraulic Capacity
Tank: 12 gal
Load Capacity, Land
Feed Roller Clamp: 300 lbs
Features
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator): 5 gal
Weights
Weight
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 | Rotation: Type Manual worm gear drive
Oil Type
Recommended: API / 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