Patriot (3") 10-HP Chipper Shredder

Very strong chipper shredder!

Good solid construction. Chipper works well but the hopper is not of much use. It looks like you could just throw an armload of small stuff in and away you go - but that's not the case. The hopper actually has not any more of a feed surface than the chipper funnel. It's size is deceiving. As a result it get's clogged easily and it's very frustrating to try and make the hopper useful.

Assembly was easy. Instructions and safety manual easy to follow. Worked well from the first use.

Easy to use WHEN you follow instructions. I have had my 10hp chipper at least 10 years. John, the previous reviewer complained about everything. The only way this chipper clogs up is improper use. You only do leaves and TWIGS in the hopper. If you try to put limbs in the hopper it will clog up. All limbs must be put in the chute. That's the only way the knives can cut the limbs and the knives do a great job. Someone should have told John how to use this product. The instructions for use are great if you read them and follow them properly.

Easy to use WHEN you follow instructions. I have had my 10hp chipper at least 10 years. John, the previous reviewer complained about everything. The only way this chipper clogs up is improper use. You only do leaves and TWIGS in the hopper. If you try to put limbs in the hopper it will clog up. All limbs must be put in the chute. That's the only way the knives can cut the limbs and the knives do a great job. Someone should have told John how to use this product. The instructions for use are... more

Patriot probably makes the finest chipper/shredders out there. You get what you pay for and you pay for this one! I can drop a 2" - 3" limb in the chute and that thing is essentially sucked in by the chipper blades eating it up and spitting out 1 to 2 inch chips. I am very impressed by the heavy duty build and overall quality of this unit. I don't see anywhere that corners were cut to save weight or to be just "good enough". Assembly is a breeze as long as you follow instructions and pay attention to what you are doing. A little tip, when attaching the hopper, get some foam or some other material to block the bottom of the opening into the chipping/shredding housing. If you drop one the nuts it doesn't drop in and you don't have to turn the machine upside down to get it out! Unit is easy to move around and position where you want it. I have the 3100B which has the 10hp Briggs engine and it starts with first pull every time. Be careful, this engine uses a high compression start and its about pulling hard and steady, not as hard as you can and fast. My first time pulling on the cord I about broke my arm trying to yank as hard and fast as possible. Also works great as a leaf shredder, takes a bazillion leaves and makes a nice manageable pile that gets composted back into the garden. This machine as my title states is "BAD ASS"!!

Patriot probably makes the finest chipper/shredders out there. You get what you pay for and you pay for this one! I can drop a 2" - 3" limb in the chute and that thing is essentially sucked in by the chipper blades eating it up and spitting out 1 to 2 inch chips. I am very impressed by the heavy duty build and overall quality of this unit. I don't see anywhere that corners were cut to save weight or to be just "good enough". Assembly is a breeze as long as you follow... more

Almost made a mistake and bought the DEK, be careful what you read on the internet. The Patriot chipper is a top quality machine that actually performs as good as advertised. Easy to store and easy to move. The only thing that could use a little improvement is the filler location for fuel.

I live in SW FLA. I was sick for a while and the Pepper Hedges took over my yard. My old 5.5hp shredder just wasn't cutting it. (pardon the pun). I bought the Patriot 10hp chipper/shredder and man what a machine.

You actually have to be very careful because it grabs branches and vines and pulls them out of you hands it cuts so well. It says it cuts up to 3", I think it will do bigger. I am ecstatic with this machine. I highly recommend it.

This product performance is poor in chipping wood, and leaf shredding, (clogs). Very disappointed in product and all attachments.
Purchased last October, assembled as per instructions, used less than 4 hours after set-up and was unable to get unit to perform basic functions with any decent results. Do not purchase this product as its a lemon. Want to return/trade for a product that works.