OverviewAM-60BD from the ARPAL Light series is a gasoline-powered wood chipper designed for efficient disposal of branches up to 60 mm diameter. Compact and mobile, it suits homeowners, small farms and groundskeeping professionals seeking a reliable on-site solution that meets European safety standards.
Key uses- Post-pruning cleanup, shrub trimming and seasonal garden maintenance
- Compact mobile solution for households, small farms and landscape contractors
Features and benefits- ExtraCut knives optimized for long life and precise cuts (manufacturer: up to 200 m³ of wood per sharpening)
- Safety systems and protective shields compliant with EU regulations
- 15 kg flywheel for stable inertia and smooth cutting performance
- ARPAL safety package: friction clutch, tapered cone couplings, protective housings and emergency stop handle
- Flexible ordering and payment options, including instalments and state compensation where applicable
Download ManualStep-by-step instructions for connection, setup and maintenance are available in the product manual (downloadable from the product page).
Specifications (tables)Overall dimensions and weight characteristicsLength: 1150 mm
Width: 531 mm
Height: 979 mm
Weight: 97 kg
Input dimensions: 93×99 mm
Main operating specificationsDrive type: Gasoline
Max. productivity: 2 m³/h
Max. diameter (softwood): 60 mm
Max. diameter (hardwood): 50 mm
Chip size: 60–100 mm
Number of knives: 4
Engine specificationsEngine power: 7 HP
Max. engine shaft speed: 3600 RPM
Recommended fuel: A-92/A-95
Maximum fuel consumption: 230 g/hph
Transportation (compact mode)Length (transport): 758 mm
Width (transport): 531 mm
Height (transport): 1433 mm
Weight (transport): 107 kg
Input dimension (transport): 93×99 mm
Safety, protection and service highlights- Protective shields and curtains around transmission and cutting mechanism to prevent accidental contact and flying chips
- Quick Stop emergency handle on the hopper edge for immediate engine shutdown
- PowerGuard friction clutch to protect the engine from overload
- SmartFix cone couplings for precise blade alignment and overload slipping protection
- Reinforced hopper and 4 mm steel flange at the attachment point to prevent deformation
- Powder coating for durable, corrosion-resistant finish
Warranty & Support3 years warranty on the machine (engine warranty provided separately by the engine manufacturer). Post-warranty support and spare parts available.
Technical characteristics- Brand: ARPAL
- Model (commercial designation): AM-60BD
- Drive type: gasoline
- Engine power: 7 HP
- Max productivity: 2 m³/h
- Max diameter (softwood): 60 mm
- Max diameter (hardwood): 50 mm
- Number of knives: 4
- Dimensions (L×W×H): 1150 × 531 × 979 mm
- Weight: 97 kg
- Input dimension: 93×99 mm
- Chip size: 60–100 mm
- Max fuel consumption: 230 g/hph
- Warranty: 3 years (machine)