The J.P. Carlton 1712 Drum Chipper is the smallest capacity chipper in the Drum series. The 1712 Drum features a 17″ by 12″ opening utilizing a single oversized feed wheel to handle the material. This single feed wheel and drum cutting action allow the 1712 to handle the hard to feed fibrous materials like palm fronds. J.P. Carlton’s exclusive Air Vortex Control channel’s and accelerates the discharge air – making sure to get the material out of the chipper and into the truck. The J.P. Carlton 1712 Drum comes standard with a Kubota Diesel Engine, live hydraulics, hydraulic lift and crush cylinder, and digital adjustable autofeed control. With the most standard features, solid construction, and superior performance – the J.P. Carlton 1712 Drum is the easy choice when considering a 12″ capacity drum chipper. Subscribe to J.P. Carlton Professional Tree Equipment’s YouTube Channel to hear about new videos as soon as they’re posted!