Equipment Overview

The hard-working, aggressive M20R Forestry chipper provides optimal performance for in-wood chipping. Quickly filling a 53' (16.15 m) trailer and sustaining up to four to five loads per day, this hard-working, aggressive chipper is the perfect option for those looking to enter the biomass market with low startup costs. This machine features the Advantage 3 Drum and electronic flow control to control feed speed from the remote. Tough, abrasion-resistant AR-450 steel is used for the drum skin, replaceable belly band, discharge chute, and wear strips beneath the bed chain, providing strength and long wear life.

Specifications & Details

Chipping Capacity 20" 50.8 cm
Infeed Opening 28" x 20" 71.1 x 50.8 cm
Length  26'8"  
Height 11'  
Width 8'  
Gross weight (approx.) 18,000 lb  
Tandem axle 20,000 lb torsion 9,071 kg torsion
Engine CAT
Horsepower 415 HP  309 kW
Fuel capacity (tank) 65 gallons 246 litres
Hydraulic oil capacity 44 gallons 166 litres
Tires (4) 235/75 x17.5
Towing Arrangement Pintle Hitch Tongue with Skidder Plates
Tracks Optional - 312B CAT Undercarriage with 20" (500 mm) grouser pads

What is the maximum capacity of the Morbark M20R Forestry Chipper?

The M20R is designed to process material up to 20 inches in diameter, making it ideal for forestry, land clearing, and tree care applications.

What feed system does the M20R use?

The M20R features a powerful infeed system with dual horizontal feed wheels, providing superior pulling force and efficiency for handling large, heavy, or tangled material.

How is the Morbark M20R designed for durability?

Built with heavy-duty steel construction, replaceable wear parts, and a robust drum or disc chipping mechanism, the M20R is engineered to withstand demanding forestry and land-clearing environments.

What type of material can the M20R chip?

The M20R is capable of processing whole trees, large branches, brush, logging slash, and other forestry debris, making it a versatile solution for wood waste management.

What safety features are included in the M20R?

The M20R is equipped with emergency stop controls, feed wheel reversing functions, and a user-friendly control panel to enhance operator safety and efficiency.

Is the M20R available with mobility options?

Yes, the M20R is available in towable and track-mounted configurations, providing flexibility for job site conditions and accessibility needs.

What maintenance is required for the M20R?

Routine maintenance includes blade sharpening or replacement, hydraulic system checks, engine servicing, and lubrication of key components to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Where can I purchase or service a Morbark M20R?

The M20R can be purchased through authorized Morbark dealers, who provide genuine parts, service, and support to keep your chipper operating at peak performance.

Keep your equipment running in top condition with genuine OEM Morbark parts! We offer the highest-quality wear parts, genuine Morbark replacement parts, wear parts for competitive equipment, remanufactured parts with a full warranty, used parts, full-service hydraulics, and much more!

With regular factory trainings for our dealers’ service professionals, you can also be sure that our global network of dealers will give you first-class support wherever you are.

Please click the Find a Dealer button below to locate your nearest Morbark dealer, or call our Parts/Service Customer Support Call Center at 800.255.8839.

M20R Forestry Remote
A wireless remote with a tethered backup system controls the feed functions, yoke functions, throttle functions, rear stabilizers, and hydraulic swivel discharge.
M20R Forestry Advantage 3 Drum
The Advantage 3™ drum creates more uniform chips and reduces operating and maintenance costs.
M20R Forestry Infeed
A 6' (1.83 m) feed bed with live chain drive, tilted downward at 4° angle, provides efficient feeding of tree-length material.
M20R Forestry Discharge Chute
Straight discharge chute includes hydraulically operated chip deflect with vertical and horizontal adjustment.
M20R Hydraulic Stabilizers
Hydraulic front and dual rear stabilizers
M20R Tracks
312B Caterpillar undercarriage with 20" (500 mm) grouser pads

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