Ever wonder what people think the first time they use a DR machine? Is it powerful enough? Is it easy to use? If you live near a DR factory store or dealer, you could go try one out for yourself. If not, check out what these first-time DR Chipper and Chipper/Shredder users thought about the… Read More
Welcome to high tick season! Ticks are nasty little buggers that can be really harmful to you and your pets. They live in wooded areas and brushy fields, often catching rides on rodents, deer, and other animals. If you or one of your pets gets bitten by a tick, you risk getting any one of… Read More
After you’ve chipped up a big pile of brush or cleaned up those fallen limbs and branches after a storm, your first thought is probably “Great! This project is done and it’s time for a cold beer.” Your second thought should be, “Now what am I going to do with all these nice wood chips?”… Read More
We recently heard from a very happy DR Chipper owner in the far-off land of Black Creek, Wisconsin (far-off from us here in Vermont, that is). Michael Garvey uses his 16.5 DR Rapid-Feed Chipper to clean up parts of the 40-acre Garvey Farm and turn them into useable farmland. He says, “The Chipper is really… Read More
When we talk about wood chippers, we focus a lot on what they get rid of — thick branches, storm damage, nasty brush piles, and on and on and on — but not so much on what they give us in return. And they give us something incredibly valuable — wood chips! When you put… Read More
Our friend Dan bought his DR Chipper to clean up one huge brush pile, thinking he wouldn’t need it again once the pile was taken care of. See his wood chipper review video to see what he thinks of his DR Chipper now that the pile is gone!
Ever think about what actually happens inside your machines? It’s not magic that gets your wood chipped, your lawn mowed, and your stumps ground away . . . it’s a whole bunch of fairly simple mechanisms all working together to get the job done with as little work for you as possible. You may have… Read More
Brush piles. Fallen limbs. Uprooted saplings. Leaf piles. Garden waste. On large country properties, there are dozens of ways to make use of a wood chipper or chipper/shredder. But how can you know that purchasing one is the best choice for you? As you consider your chipping and shredding needs, ask yourself these three essential… Read More
After you’ve removed a tree — or a multitude of trees — you’re left with the unsightly and often dangerous stump. They’re a pain to mow around and can be a tripping hazard for you and your livestock . . . not to mention often ruining a landscape that you’ve spent many man-hours perfecting. There… Read More