When there’s tough brush-clearing work to do, you can count on the Vermeer BC1200XL to handle it. The electronic fuel injection engine provides improved fuel economy with 135 horsepower (101 kW). The PSI engine allows for more efficient working conditions and boosts engine response under load.
See your Vermeer dealer for comprehensive service and genuine Vermeer replacement parts.
- Get more done thanks to the aggressive feeding action of dual horizontal offset feed rollers.
- Protect your engine with the SmartFeed system, which monitors engine speed and stops or reverses the feed rollers if needed.
- Take on the heavy work with an optional winch for effortless handling of large logs.
- Prevent premature wear to the belt-drive system using the clutchless PTO system, which prevents high-speed engagement of the cutter drum.
- With the optional Tree Commander™ remote control, jobsite productivity is improved by allowing the operator to control brush chipper functions remotely. The remote can be attached to the operator’s belt or held in an optional bracket mounted directly to the operator’s station of a Vermeer mini skid steer.
- See your Vermeer dealer for comprehensive service and genuine Vermeer replacement parts.

Vermeer Corporation reserves the right to make changes in engineering, design, and specifications; add improvements; or discontinue manufacturing at any time without notice or obligation. Equipment shown is for illustrative purposes only and may display optional or global-region specific features, accessories or components. Please contact your local Vermeer dealer for more information on machine specifications. Vermeer, the Vermeer logo, Equipped to Do More and Navigator are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries © 2019 Vermeer Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Length - Feed Table Up, Tongue In
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168 in
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426.7 cm
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Length - Table Down, Tongue Extended
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206 in
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523.2 cm
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Width
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79 in
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200.7 cm
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Height
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103 in
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261.6 cm
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Weight - Engine Option One
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5680 lbs
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2576.4 kg
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Tongue Weight - Engine Option One
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660 lbs
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299.4 kg
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Length with Winch (Additional)
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206 in
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523.2 cm
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Weight With Winch (Additional)
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5980 lbs
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2712.5 kg
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Sound Power
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124 dB(a)
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Make and Model
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PSI 4.XL Electronic Fuel Injection
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Number of Cylinders
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6
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Gross Horsepower (Maximum)
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135 hp
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100.7 kw
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Torque (Max)
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258 ft-lb
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349.8 Nm
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Max Fuel Consumption
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9.5 gph
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36 lph
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Fuel Type
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Gasoline
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Air Cleaner
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2-stage dry with safety valve
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Oil Filter
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Spin-on
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Recommended Oil
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SAE 10W30
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Oil Volume with Filter
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7.8 qt
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7.4 L
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Cooling Medium
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Liquid
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Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator)
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4 gal
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15.1 L
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Alternator
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70 Amp
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Fan
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19" sucker
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Feed Roller Orientation
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Horizontal
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Number of Feed Rollers
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2
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Feed Roller Clamp Load
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2650 lbs
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1202 kg
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Feed Roller Clamp Type
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Hydraulic cylinder
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Feed Roller Minimum Distance to Drum
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1 in
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2.5 cm
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Feed Roller Dimension
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15
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Number of Knives
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8
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Weight of Feed Roller
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150 lbs
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68 kg
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Feed Roller Dimension (Two)
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11.1" (28.3 cm)
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Number of Knives (2)
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12
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Weight of Feed Roller (Option Two)
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80 lbs
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36.3 kg
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Number of Feed Roller Motors
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2
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Motor Manufacturer
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White Hydraulic
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Feed Speed
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110 ft/min
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Infeed Table Width
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52 in
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132.1 cm
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Infeed Table Length
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30.1 in
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76.5 cm
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Infeed Hopper Height
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32 in
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81.3 cm
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Infeed Throat Capacity
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13.3" x 17" (33.7 cm x 43.2 cm)
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Pinch Point - Distance to End of Feed Table
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67.4 in
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171.2 cm
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Distance from Feed Table to Ground
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27.2 in
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69.1 cm
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Infeed Table Material Thickness
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.2 in
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.5 cm
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Bottom Feed Stop Bar
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Standard
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Bottom Feed Stop Bar Diameter
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2 in
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5.1 cm
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Bottom Feed Stop Bar Material Thickness
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11 GA
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Actuation Force (BFSB)
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34 lbs
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15.4 kg
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Normal Sensitivity
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22 deg
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Reduced Sensitivity
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12 deg
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Reset Method
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Dual green hold-to-run buttons
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Four Position Feed Control Bar
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Standard
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Diameter
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2 in
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5.1 cm
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Material Thickness
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.1 in
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.3 cm
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Positions
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Four positions: Emergency stop, forward, and reverse
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Actuation Force
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34 lbs
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15.4 kg
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Green Hold to Run Button
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Standard
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Material Capacity
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13.3 in
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33.8 cm
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Width
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20 in
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50.8 cm
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Thickness
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.4 in
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1 cm
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Diameter
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20 in
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50.8 cm
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Speed
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2000 rpm
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Weight With Shaft
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480 lbs
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217.7 kg
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Safety Lock - Number of Positions
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2
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Number of Knives
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2
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Knife Thickness
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.6 in
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1.6 cm
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Material
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A8 chipper steel
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Useable Edges
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2
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Knife Size
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.625" x 4.5" x 9" (1.6 cm x 11.4 cm x 22.9 cm)
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Number of Bolts/Knife
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4
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Replaceable Threaded Knife Block
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Yes
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Number of Paddles
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5
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Fixture Method
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Weld-on
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Air Flow
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2000 cfm
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Bedknife Size
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3.5" x 17.3" (8.9 cm x 43.8 cm)
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Bedknife Thickness
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1 in
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2.5 cm
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Bedknife Material
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1018
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Bedknife - Number of Useable Edges
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4
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Number of Bearings
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2
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Bore
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2.4 in
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6.2 cm
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Type
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Spherical roller
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Manufacturer
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Linkbelt
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Dynamic Capacity
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31400 lbs
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14242.8 kg
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Static Capacity
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53500 lbs
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24267.2 kg
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Belt Idler/Tensioner
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Yes
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Belt Type
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5V
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Number of Bearings
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2
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Bore
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2.4 in
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6.2 cm
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Type
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Spherical roller
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Manufacturer
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Linkbelt
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Dynamic Capacity
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31400 lbs
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14242.8 kg
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Static Capacity
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53500 lbs
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24267.2 kg
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Belt Idler/Tensioner
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Yes
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Belt Type
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5V
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Chute Height
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104 in
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264.2 cm
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Bottom Thickness
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.1 in
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.2 cm
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Top Thickness
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.1 in
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.3 cm
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Side Wall Thickness
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.1 in
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.3 cm
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Deflector Thickness
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.1 in
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.3 cm
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Chute Rotation Angle
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270 deg
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Rotation Type
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Manual pivot with handle
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Rotational Lock
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Yes
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Tank capacity
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12 gal
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45.4 L
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Recommended Oil Type
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Vermeer VMF
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System Type
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Open center, dual pumps
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Filtration Method
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10 micron return, 100 micron suction
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Pump Flow at Maximum RPM
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4.1 gpm
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15.7 L/min
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System relief pressure
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2500 psi
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172.4 bar
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Auto Reverse PSI
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2500 psi
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172.4 bar
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Flow Control
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No
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Directional Control
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Yes
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Oil Cooler
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No
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System Voltage
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12 volt
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Battery
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Group 31; 950 CCA
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Standard Gauges
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Fuel, hour gauges, voltage, water temperature, oil pressure, tachometer gauges, multifunction display
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Switches
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Lower feed stop bar senstivity, toggle, SmartFeed and Ecoldle
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Controller
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Vermeer ACS
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Display
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LCD
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Shutdown System
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High temperature, low pressure
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Radio Remote Control
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No
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Frame Description
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7" (17.78) Z channel; 0.25" (0.64 cm) thickness
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Toolbox Description
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No
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Tongue Description
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2.5" x 4.5" x 0.38" (6.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 9.5 mm)
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Tongue Extension
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Extendable 18" (45.7 cm)
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Hitch Type
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Pintle
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Fender Description
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Bolt-on
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Axle/Suspension
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Torsion
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Type - Option One
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Rubber torsional
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Manufacturer - Option One
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Dexter axle
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Capacity - Option One
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7000 lb (3175.2 kg)
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Tires - Option One
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ST235/80/R16 Load Range E
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Wheels - Option One
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16" (40.6 cm)
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Tires - Option Two
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ST285/75/R16 Load Range E
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Wheels - Option Two
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16" (40.6)
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Brake Type
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Electric
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Trailer Light Type
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LED
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Winch Relief System
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2200 psi
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151.7 bar
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Winch Boom Structure
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.25" (6.4 mm) Grade 50
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Winch Input Speed
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51 rpm
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Winch Controls
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Forward, reverse and free spool
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Winch Rope
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7/16' (1.11 cm)
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Rope Length
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150 ft
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45.7 m
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Rope Line Pull
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2000 lbs
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907.2 kg
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Rope Choker
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Detachable chain choker
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Special Paint
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Optional
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Extended Warranty
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Optional
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Preventive Maintenance
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Optional
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Vermeer Corporation reserves the right to make changes in engineering, design, and specifications; add improvements; or discontinue manufacturing at any time without notice or obligation. Equipment shown is for illustrative purposes only and may display optional or global-region specific features, accessories or components. Please contact your local Vermeer dealer for more information on machine specifications. Vermeer, the Vermeer logo, Equipped to Do More and Navigator are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries © 2019 Vermeer Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Brush Chipper Operation and Safety Video
This video is for demonstration of selected portions of machine operations and safe operating practices and applies to Vermeer chippers equipped with the patented lower feed stop bar. Consult your operator’s manual for additional instructions and safety messages that apply to your machine.
Brush Chipper Operation and Safety Video
BC1200XL Gas Brush Chipper | Vermeer Brush Clearing Equipment