TOMCAT GENERATION 4 WOOD CHIPPERS

In 2015 we launched our 3rd generation of TOMCAT hand-fed wood chippers and it took the market by storm. The last couple of years we worked, behind the scenes, on the design of our Generation 4 product line. Simultaneously we built and rigorously tested each and every Generation 4 design. Every element of the design has been scrutinized and all our combined industry knowledge of hand-fed wood chippers was used to create the ultimate wood chipper and this has now been brought to life in our GEN4 product offering. We truly looked at every little detail from the drum design, hydraulic system, trailer design, drive components, wear parts, steel thickness and types of steel used to owner- and operator feedback and feedback from technicians in the field to ensure that TOMCAT wood chippers continues to supply it’s loyal client base with a world class product. The driving force behind our next generation of equipment was to manufacture the toughest, most powerful, operator & maintenance-friendly wood chipper range available on the market today at a competitive price. We are now in full production with all our TOMCAT wood chippers available in the brand new Gen4 design. To make it visible and ensure that you know the difference we changed the model numbers of our chippers. The number “4” is now placed on every machine in front of the original model number so instead of M150AFE it now reads M4150AFE. These wood chippers are bigger and stronger in every aspect of their design and boast unrivalled performance - just what you would expect from the team behind TOMCAT WOOD CHIPPERS SOUTH AFRICA. The key features are as follows:

Clip on fully enclosed belt covers

Clip-On & Fully Enclosed Belt Covers

This new innovative Gen4 design feature from TOMCAT Chippers is one of the unique features you will only find on a TOMCAT wood chipper. Checking the drive-belt tension has never been so effortless. The belt covers on our hydraulic-feed range is also fully enclosed which eliminates the possiblity of wood chips (or hands) getting in between the drive belts and pulleys. This reduces downtime and increases the lifespan of the drive-belts significantly.

Drum lock pin

Drum Lock Pins

The drum lock-pin makes blade changing a piece of cake. The lock-pin is situated on the side of the drum housing. The pin is placed inside the lock-pin hole on the desired position to lock the drum into position. Now the lock-pin acts as resistance against the powerbar when the blades bolts are loosened and again when the blades are fastened with the torque wrench. This eliminates injuries, acts as an added safety precaution and makes it effortless.

CLIMAX Couplers & Improved Hydraulic Systems

CLIMAX Couplers & Improved Hydraulic Systems

The CLIMAX coupler is a keyless coupler system to increase the lifespan of the feed-roller shafts. Any “play” between the coupler and shaft can be easily removed by adjusting the tensioning bolts on the coupler.

On Gen4 spin-on filters were implemented ad the 200, 250, 300 &375 Series uses a double filtration system is to ensure longevity and reduce wear & tear on hydraulic components.

Fanned chipper drum

Fanned Chipper Drum

Fans on the sides of the chipper drum are added to create more wind inside the chipping chamber for a more powerful discharge. The M4200, M4250 & M4300 now also boasts with fanned drums alongside the M4375 AFE. The powerful discharge is neccesary in treefelling operations where the chipper is towed behind a truck with enclosed canopy compacting the chipped material similtaniously reducing chips falling on the ground.

Welded Hydraulic Cylinders

Welded Hydraulic Cylinders

The hydraulic cylinders used for the lift & crush feature was upgraded from tie rod cylinders to heavy-duty welded cylinders which is more rugged, compact and robust in design to enhance performance especially in harsh conditions.

Larger Diameter Hydraulic In-Feed Rollers

Larger Diameter Hydraulic In-Feed Rollers

On the latest Gen4 design the diameter of the feed rollers was increased to allow the feed rollers to climb effortlessly onto larger diameter branches and handle more material at a time increasing the output of the chipper.

Improved Slidebox Design

Improved Slidebox Design

The TOMCAT 200, 250, 300 and 375 wood chipper series boasts with a new and improved slide-box design. On the Gen4 design the nylon wear strip is now bolted on to the slide-box and steel guides were added that bolts on to the body of the chipper. This creates a smoother up and down movement to enhance component life and production. All these components are easy and quick to replace.

Improved air filtration on engines

Improved air filtration on engines

A pre-cleaner bowl and larger air filtration system has been added to alle Perkins diesel engines to reduce dust intake. The pre-cleaner bowl is quick and easy to remove and removes more than 50% of dust that would normally have been sucked into the air filter.

Larger fuel & hydraulic tanks

Larger Hydraulic & Fuel Tanks

On our Gen4 range the hydraulic tanks now features a removeable plate for easy inspection or when a deep clean is necessary and more sight glasses to ensure the hydraulic oil is on optimum levels.

TOMCAT Electronics

TOMCAT Electronics

While the electronic parts still looks the same from the outside there has been significant changes on the inside. Wiring looms for all the different components such as the TRAC unit, Temperature gauge, magnetic pick-up sensors, temperature gauges and electronic cut-out switches are now easy to remove and replace – no more soldering of wires needed