Diesel Wood/Brush Chipper

The Missouri Department of Transportation – St. Louis is requesting bids for a Vermeer BC1800XL Brush Chipper or functionally equivalent unit as a one-time purchase, with bids due August 4, 2026. Delivery is to 2309 Barrett Station Rd., Ballwin, Missouri 63021.

The equipment must meet detailed specifications including overall dimensions of 177 inches length by 110 inches height by 80 inches width, with dry weight of 8,740 pounds (9,270 pounds with winch and hydraulic jack). The cutting system comprises a 36-inch diameter drum rotating at 1,100 rpm with four 5.5" × 10" × 0.625" knives and a four-sided bedknife; chipping capacity is 19 inches with infeed opening height of 24 inches and width of 20 inches. Twin vertical helical feed rollers operate at 118 feet per minute. The discharge system rotates 270 degrees at a height of 110 inches. Power comes from a Cummins QSB4.5 Tier 3 diesel engine in one of three horsepower configurations: 110 hp, 130 hp, or 170 hp. The machine mounts on a C-channel frame chassis with a 10,000-pound Dexter rubber torsion axle equipped with electrical brakes and a pintle hitch with 2.375-inch diameter connection. Supporting systems include a 35-gallon fuel tank, 12-gallon hydraulic tank, 12-volt DC electrical system with 65-amp alternator, incandescent trailer lighting, and 235/75R17.5 Load Range J tires. Bidders may propose functionally equivalent alternatives but must provide documented evidence of equivalency to the Vermeer BC1800XL specification.