When a chipper feeds better, it makes life easier for the operator. This was the goal held by the RAYCO engineers when they created the RC1824. The RC1824 was given a powerful feed system to pull in brush, limbs, and logs easier, with less trimming. Dual, horizontal feed wheels are offset to minimize material kick-up. A 24-inch diameter top feed wheel is powered by a planetary drive motor and easily climbs over large logs without operator assistance. This 18-inch capacity drum chipper is compact and powerful, featuring a 160 hp Cummins Tier 4i turbo diesel. The engine is rubber isolated for smooth operation. The RC1824 chipper with a biggest-in-class 38-inch diameter by 24-inch wide drum powers through challenging material. All this performance comes in a package that’s only 192-inch long with the feed table folded.
| RC1824 Tier 4i - Spec Data | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9,140 lb (4,145.83 kg) |
| Length Feed Table Up | 192" (487.7 cm) |
| Height | 116” (294.64 cm) |
| Width | 92.75” (235.6 cm) |
| Engine | 160 hp (119 kW) Cummins QSB4.5, Diesel, Tier 4i |
| Fuel Tank | 33 gal (124.9 L) |
| Chipping Capacity | 18” (45.7 cm) Diameter |
| Infeed Opening | 19” x 24” (48 cm x 61 cm) |
| Intake Rate | 105 fpm (32 m/min) |
| Discharge Height | 116” (294.64 cm) |
| Rotation | 360° |
| Top Feed Wheel | 24“ (61 cm) Diameter |
| Optional Bottom Feed Wheel | 9“ (22.86 cm) Diameter |
Features and Benefits
- Powerful Cummins 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine in 160hp, meeting Tier 4i emissions
- Rubber Isolated engine for smooth operation
- Largest in-class chipper drum measures 38-inches in diameter x 24-inches wide for smooth chipping action
- Infeed opening is 18-inches high x 24-inches wide straight through to the drum for easy feeding with no neck-down
- Planetary feed wheel motor is maintenance free and eliminates chain and sprockets, keyways, and shaft-to-shaft couplers used by competitors, while providing exceptional feeding torque
- 24-inch diameter feed wheel is large enough to climb over most logs, eliminating the need for an operator to manually raise the feed wheel
- Hydraulic feed wheel lift and crush with crush automatically applied for 20-seconds in 1-touch of the lever. Competitors require operator to continuously hold down-pressure lever
- VersaFeed automatic feed control to maximize productivity and prevent overfeeding
- X-Charge high-velocity discharge throws further and prevents plugging
- Rear-mounted control panel positions ignition, gauges, and warning lights near the operator
- Spring-loaded clutch requires fewer adjustments than over-center style used by competitors
- 10,000 lbs leaf-spring axle is reliable and provides suspension for smooth towing
- Optional lower feed wheel is offset to allow easy feeding with minimal material kick-up
