Amazon Has a 15-Amp Wood Chipper on Sale for Just $120
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Why It's a Big Deal
Warmer weather and the ensuing spring yard work that comes with it tend to sneak up fast. This year may be more laborious than most with all the snowstorms that have pummelled the country, leaving many homeowners with piles of branches that will need pruning. That’s why a compact wood chipper is such a helpful lawn and garden tool. Thankfully, they're not overly expensive—one of Amazon’s top sellers, for example, is under $150 right now, which means come spring, you’ll be ready to get to work.
The Steelite 15-Amp 45L Electric Wood Chipper is on sale for $120 thanks to an on-page $100-off coupon, dropping the price by 45%. This lightweight unit does wonders for handling small brush and light tree work, even taking branches up to almost 2 inches thick. Plus, it’s a top 20 bestseller on Amazon’s marketplace.
Steelite 15-Amp 45L Electric Wood Chipper, $120 (was $220) on Amazon
What Shoppers Should Know
- Motor: 15-Amp
- Power: 4,000 RPMs
- Capacity: 45 liters
- Branch Sizing: 0.9 to 1.8 inches thick
- Best For: Small branches, twigs, saplings, brush
Lightweight yet mighty in capacity, this portable, battery-operated chipper uses a 15-amp motor that can spin up to 4,000 RPMs, uses dual-edged SK5 steel blades that can easily handle twigs, branches, saplings, and more, between 0.9 and 1.8 inches thick. It can reduce all of this by up to a 15:1 ratio, resulting in manageable mulch that you can even reuse and plant around trees, shrubbery beds, and more.
It comes with a 45-liter detachable collection bag, allowing for a good amount before changing out. It has a safety interlock system, a built-in overload and overheat protection system, and a feeding paddle. Plus, you can lug it virtually anywhere with its light design and 7-inch thick wheels.
To set expectations, this isn’t a gas-powered, contractor-grade chipper for heavy-duty branches and tree trunks. Its max capacity is less than 2 inches thick, so this is going to be best suited for pruning debris, small branches, shrubs, and seasonal cleanups. If you live in the suburbs and have a modest-sized yard, it’s likely to be more than enough to help out with lighter work, and possibly even help you create your own mulch instead of having to buy it.
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What Owners Are Saying
Even though it’s a bestseller, reviews for this unit are hard to come by, as there are only a handful. One shopper noted that it is quite lightweight, has easy instructions, and is easy to handle. They said it “cuts through branches with ease.”
Another noted that this is indeed best suited for “light duty” mulching, while mentioning that if you do too much, it may need to take a break. They did, however, say that working with branches up to 1.5 inches thick, this chipper handles them like “snacks.”
Thanks to Amazon’s coupon, this Steelite wood chipper is at a super reasonable price, well below $150. Now is the time to get ready for spring, and grabbing this mulcher ensures you will be ready to tackle any light brush work.