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New BEARCAT SC5540
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New-Old Stock. Was $3995. This one only. 3 Point Hitch Chipper/Shredder with 5” Chipping Capacity, ¾” Shredding Capacity, 4 Reversible Heat Treated Chipping Blades, 36 Shredding Knives, Chipping action is powered directly from your tractor’s 540 PTO driving a Double-Banded Belt, shredding allows you to do leaves & up to ¾” branches, 13” x 13” Chipper Chute Opening, 7.4” x 11.3” Chipper Chute Throat, 20”x 30” Shredder, 19” x .75” / 112lbs Rotor Size/Weight, 25-45 PTO hp, 43”L x 43”W x 44”H Overall Dimensions & 450 lbs
Bearcat SC5540
The Bearcat SC5540 Chipper/Shredder is designed for 3-point hitch mounting and is capable of processing branches up to 5 inches in diameter for chipping and up to 3/4 inches for shredding. Its chipping mechanism is powered by the tractor's 540 PTO, which drives a double-banded belt. The machine features four reversible, heat-treated chipping blades and an impressive 36 shredding knives.
The chipper chute opening measures 13 inches by 13 inches, while the throat dimensions are 7.4 inches by 11.3 inches. The shredder portion boasts dimensions of 20 inches by 30 inches, with a rotor size/weight of 19 inches by 0.75 inches and a weight of 112 pounds. It requires a PTO horsepower range of 25-45.
In terms of overall dimensions, the Bearcat SC5540 measures 43 inches in length, 43 inches in width, and 44 inches in height. With a weight of 450 pounds, it proves to be a versatile outdoor maintenance tool capable of handling leaves and small branches with ease.

