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Clearing Invasive Species with the DR Chipper
Honeysuckle is one of thousands of types of invasive and nuisance tree species in the US. It spreads like wildfire and can take over a property — robbing you of your beautiful landscape — in just a short time. Whatever invasive tree species you are dealing with, a DR Chipper is one of the best ways to… Read More
Installing the Road Tow Kit on a DR Chipper
In order to get the most out of your Pro or Pro-XL DR Chipper or Chipper/Shredder, you may have chosen to purchase the optional Road Tow Kit. The Road Tow Kit allows you to tow your machine over public roads at up to 45 miles per hour, giving you much more versatility. Without the Road… Read More
100 Hours of Product Testing!
Here at DR, we always want to be sure that when we send you a product, we know it’s up to our standards. And those are some pretty high standards! That’s why every machine that we develop goes through at least 100 hours of product testing before we finalize a design and start sending them… Read More
14-Day Composting with a DR Chipper / Shredder
If you’re a gardener, you probably know all about the benefits of using compost in your garden. It gives nutrients back to your soil, allows the soil to retain more moisture, improves the structure of the soil, and more. It’s just darned good stuff! But how do you make it? And how do you use… Read More
Chipper Maintenance: Tips & Tricks
Our DR Chipper expert, Brady, has a few tips and tricks to share about maintaining your DR Chipper or Chipper/Shredder. Take a look and learn what to do if your engine isn’t quite working properly and ways to keep it in top condition. Have another maintenance question? Ask it in the comments section!
Chipper Maintenance: Engine Tune-Up
Keep your DR Chipper or Chipper/Shredder in top condition with regular maintenance. Here’s how you can do a quick engine tune-up right at home, keeping your engine running like a champ all season long: Have another maintenance question? Ask it in the comments section!
Chipper Maintenance: Knife Replacement
Whether you replace your chipper knife every season or once every few years, it is a maintenance task that every chipper owner will need to become familiar with eventually. Learn more about chipper blades here, and why yours wears down the way it does. When it does need replacing, here’s how you can do it… Read More
Chipper Maintenance: Belt Replacement
Wood chipper belts — indeed, belts on almost any machine — need to be replaced now and again. DR Chipper and Chipper/Shredder belts are designed to be durable and long-lasting, but nothing can last forever. When your belt does need a change, here’s how to do it safely and easily right at home: Have another… Read More
Chipper Blades: The Lowdown
The heart and soul of your DR Chipper is its big ol’ flywheel with attached chipper blade. This is what actually gets the job done — and done right! — when you’re getting rid of all your brush piles, cleaning up after a storm, or clearing away invasive trees. So, it’s important to know about… Read More