Description
The Vermeer BC2100XL brush chipper is powered by a 275 hp (205.1 kW) Tier 3 diesel engine to tackle the toughest land clearing projects. With a 21-inch capacity and the largest infeed table in its class, the BC2100XL allows for smooth material feeding. Offset horizontal feed rollers have theoretical combined 10,000 lb (4536.9 kg) of pulling force and allow for easier feeding of material and less need for manual control of the upper feed roller when chipping large diameter material. An exclusive SmartCrush system provides increased down pressure on the material being fed and assists when feeding forked or branchy material.
| Feature | Benefit |
| Bottom Feed Stop Bar | |
| The Bottom Feed Stop Bar is strategically located to make it possible for an operator’s leg to strike the bar and shut off the feed mechanism either intentionally or automatically in an emergency situation. RESET/HOLD TO RUN button on each side of the infeed housing allow the operator to readily reset the system if the bar is tripped. | Helps to increase operator safety while manually feeding material. |
| Chip Chute Cleanout Door | |
| A mechanical door allows access to the lower end of the chip chute. | Easier chute access for the operator to clean out potential clogs. |
| Cutter Drum Engagement | |
| Belt-tensioned clutchless design | Eliminates the need for an over-center clutch that requires adjustment, rebuilding or replacing. This helps to decrease the cost of operation associated with clutch failures. |
| Engine Options | |
| The BC2100XL is available with three tier 3 Cummins diesel engine options; 215 hp (160 kW), 250 hp (186 kW), or 275 hp (205 kW). | With three engine options, contractors have the ability to choose an appropriate power level based on their specific jobsite needs. |
| Feed Roller Pulling Force | |
| The feed rollers boast a pulling force of 10,000 lbs. | Pulling force provides greater ability to pull in “whole trees” that have limbs and branches attached to the main trunk of the tree. It also helps reduce the need for repositioning the material while being fed. |
| Gear Teeth Rings With Vine Ripper | |
| Gear teeth rings, which resemble a sprocket, are located on each end of the upper and lower feed rollers. | The gear teeth rings help grip material and also act as a vine ripper to lessen the potential for material wrapping around the feed rollers. |
| Heavy Duty Tandem Torsion Axles | |
| Each torsion axle capacity is rated at 8,000 lb (3,628 kg). | Theses durable axles provide reliable off-road jobsite performance as well as decreased ground pressure for softer conditions compared to single axle designs. |
| High Mounted Taillights | |
| Taillights are mounted above and to the sides of the infeed table and set back from the feed table for protection. | High mounted taillights provide improved visibility and protection from damage in comparison to lower mounted designs. |
| Hydraulic Outriggers (optional) | |
| Optional hydraulic outriggers are located at the rear of the machine and are operated from the rear control station. | Hydraulic outriggers support the back of the chipper and prevent the unit from bouncing while chipping or while loading large diameter material onto the feed table. |
| Infeed Table Design | |
| The BC2100XL feed table is the largest in its class. The overall table width is 72” (182.8 cm) with a 38.5” x 62” (97.9 x 157.4 cm) opening by the infeed curtains and a drum opening of 21.5” x 28” (55.8 x 71 cm). | The feed table design funnels material to the drum opening allowing for smooth material feeding from table to drum. |
| Large Chute Neck | |
| Large design provides for more airflow. | Provides optimal chip throwing ability and equal chip throwing performance as chute is rotated. |
| Manual Feed Roller Lift Control | |
| Equipped with a manual feed roller control lever to lift the upper feed roller or to add additional crushing down force. | Allows the operator to lift the upper feed roller for difficult feeding and easier service when the unit is not operational. This control also adds additional down pressure (exceeding SmartCrush) to crush large branchy material. |
| Nubbins on the Upper and Lower Feed Rollers | |
| The triangular shaped “nubbins” are spaced 4.5” (11.4 cm) apart on the upper feed roller and 3” (7.6 cm) apart on the lower feed roller. | The nubbins help grip material for better feeding into the cutter drum. |
| Offset Horizontal Feed Rollers | |
| The upper feed roller on the BC2100XL is 40” (101.6 cm) wide by 19” (48.2 cm) in diameter. The lower feed roller is 40” (101.6 cm) wide by 11” (27.9 cm) in diameter. Vermeer offset the lower feed roller from the upper feed roller by 10.75” (27.3 cm) toward the end of the feed table. | By offsetting the lower feed roller, material can be pulled to the upper feed roller making for easier feeding and lessening the need for the operator to manually control the upper feed roller for large diameter material. |
| Optional Winch | |
| Designed to move large logs, the 15 foot (45 m) winch line can handle material up to 4000 lb (1814 kg). | The winch allows operators to easily move large logs and is strategically located to automatically lift the log onto the feed table. |
| Pivoting winch boom | |
| Hand controls allow winch boom to be raised and lowered hydraulically. | When mechanically feeding the brush chipper, the winch boom can be raised up out of the way of material being placed on and flowing into the infeed chute. When lowered, the boom allows the winch to easily lift and position material onto the feed table. |
| Removable winch line choker | |
| Chain choker is carried out to log safely detached from winch line. | Detached choker is easily attached to log when compared to hook on cable designs. |
| Side Feed Control Bar | |
| The side feed control bar is positioned within easy reach of the infeed housing and allows the operator to control the forward or reverse direction of the feed rollers. In addition, the operator can push or pull the feed control bar, stopping the feed rollers. | This design allows the operator to easily control feed direction and provides an additional way to stop the infeed, enhancing operator safety. |
| SmartCrush | |
| Once the upper feed roller raises for 4 seconds, it will automatically increase down pressure on the material being fed and when the upper feed roller is within 1.5” (3.8 cm) of the feed table, the increased down pressure will cease. | SmartCrush assists when feeding forked or branchy material. |
| SmartFeed | |
| SmartFeed is a patented feed sensing control system which monitors engine rpm and automatically stops or reverses feed rollers when feeding larger, hardwood material. SmartFeed also senses feed roller jams and responds by automatically shifting material back and forth, reducing the need for manual control bar manipulation. With a simple switch, operators can choose between three rpm droop settings to fit the jobs specific application. | This exclusive system from Vermeer helps increase operator productivity and reduces strain on vital engine parts, as rpm settings are adjustable and automatically monitored. Three rpm settings offer improved versatility for varying applications. By controlling material jams, this can aid in reducing heat buildup within the hydraulic system. |
| Suction Fan | |
| Air and debris are pulled toward the radiator screen and filtered by a screen with 5/64” holes before reaching the radiator. Debris particles that pass through the screen should easily pass through the radiator fins since the opening between the fins is greater than the diameter of the holes. Also, because the particles are so small there is limited if any affect on the fan blades. | Daily maintenance is made easy by cleaning the outside of the radiator screen. |
| Winch boom swivel roller | |
| Winch line roller can swivel 360 degrees on the end of the winch boom. | Reduces winch line damage when pulling from a variety of directions. |
| Winch interlock storage hook | |
| Winch line must be stowed on interlock hook before feed rollers can begin automatically pulling material into the chipper. | Winch interlock hook stores the winch line out of the normal material flow and protects it from being snagged and pulled into the chipper at high speed during normal operation. It also prevents simultaneous pulling out of the winch line while the feed rollers are operating, reducing the likelihood of the line being snagged and pulled into the chipper at high speed. |