The Best Wood Chippers of 2024

The Sun Joe 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper is designed to shred small yard debris into usable mulch. With reversible blades that spin at 4,300 rpm, this chipper is rated for branches and twigs less than an inch and a half in diameter, though review of this wood chipper suggests that might be an ambitious size rating. This is a machine designed for small yard projects, like cleaning up the small deadfall that comes after a windstorm.

The electric motor is relatively quiet and produces no fumes or exhaust like gas-powered options. What’s more, it spits out very small wood chips that work perfectly for garden mulch. Some users have compared the size of the chips to those produced by a chainsaw. For safety, the machine features a locking hopper with a safety switch to shut down the machine if it opens. For anyone in need of a low-budget option to dispose of twigs and small branches, this is a great little chipper.

The SuperHandy is a versatile, powerful wood chipper designed for heavier-duty chipping. This chipper actually has three functions in one: It can shred leaves, small twigs, and branches into a fine mulch in one hopper or chip branches up to three inches in diameter in the side hopper. It also has an optional leaf chipper shredder vacuum for an additional price. This makes it a one-stop tool for most of your yard-cleanup needs.

Its seven-horsepower, four-stroke gasoline engine drives four powerful hammers and two shredding knives that turn your yard waste into mincemeat. Slanted hoppers reduce the likelihood of the chipper jamming as you feed in material. All in all, if you’re looking for a unit that can handle a wide variety of material out in the field with you, then this is a quality product.

The GreatCircleUSA 3-in-1 is another good multifunction yard-waste chipper. It can handle everything from branches up to 3 inches to smaller twigs and leaves. The chipper can even connect to a leaf vacuum, sold separately, to make cleaning up leaves in the fall fast and easy.

With a 7 hp four-stroke engine, this chipper has plenty of power for most homeowner needs. And with no need for mixed gas, the chipper runs cleaner than a two-stroke. For those who are working far from their garage or shed, the chipper can be hooked up to a tractor or ATV with an optional tow bar, sold separately. And the powder-coated, heat-treated steel construction will ensure it lasts for years to come.

If you’re looking for a small electric chipper with a bit more power, then the Sun Joe 15-amp is a good bet. This chipper can handle twigs and branches up to 1.7 inches, with an impressive reduction ratio of 21 to one. It also features both forward and reverse settings on the motor, which makes clearing jams safer and easier.

And because it’s an electric chipper shredder, the Sun Joe runs quieter and cleaner than other gas chipper shredders that might be more powerful. Speaking of cleaner—this 15-amp model includes a durable collection bag to keep your mulch contained and move it easier to where you need it. This is one of the best small-use electric chippers available.

If you’re looking for an electric chipper capable of handling larger material, then the 14-amp Patriot Products chipper could be the machine for the job. This machine shines in its ability to eat through piles of leaves, which it turns into beautiful garden mulch. However, it really sets itself apart from many other electric chippers because it can eat through branches up to 2.5 inches in diameter.

The chipper also weighs less than 100 pounds, with durable wheels on a sturdy frame, so it’s easy enough to move around your yard to wherever you’re working. It’s quite a bit more expensive than comparable gas options, but if a quiet electric motor is a priority for you, then the Patriot Products chipper is a hard product to beat.