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Hansa C25

Whether you’re in arboriculture or construction, Hansa has a wide range of compact, versatile chippers that are perfect for any job. Simple and safe, yet easy to operate, Hansa’s powerful performance will exceed your expectations. But which chipper is right for you? The smaller, fixed-body C25, or the turntable C27? Let’s find out more about both options.

Key Takeaways

  • Design & maneuverability – turntable or fixed body: The Hansa C27 has a turntable, which means you don’t need to adjust your towing vehicle. The Hansa C25 has a fixed body.
  • Feeding capacity & power: The C27 has more power and is suitable for larger wood than the portable, lower-powered C25.
  • Operational efficiency: Both have a single roller and auto-feed technology.
  • Cost: The C27 is slightly more expensive.
  • Engine intelligence – fuel efficiency: The Hansa C27’s Honda iGX800 uses EFI for efficiency. The Hansa C25’s Honda GX690 is a carbureted V-twin.
  • Maintenance & servicing: Both chippers have easy access, with reversible blades and a 23L hydraulic tank.
  • Large sites: The C25 is best for large sites with soft ground.
  • Commercial construction fleets: The C27 is more robust if multiple people will be using it.

Design & maneuverability – turntable or fixed body?

The Hansa C27’s turntable:

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The Hansa C27 is made for awkward spots. The entire chipper body has the ability to rotate on its trailer a full 360 degrees. This means you are able to feed it from the front, back or side, with no need to adjust the towing vehicle. Though it’s the larger of the two vehicles, the C27 is perfect for high-traffic areas like busy footpaths or when you’re parked on a narrow street blocked by cars. 

The Hansa C25:

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The Hansa C25, on the other hand, is a traditional, fixed-body chipper. It’s a slightly more compact, lighter model than the C27, which can be an advantage if you have extremely limited towing capabilities or need to move your chosen chipper around by hand. The C25 is best for larger sites, though – being a fixed machine, you have to position the entire trailer at the correct angle to the wood pile at the beginning, which can be difficult in tight streets or narrow driveways.

Feeding capacity & power

More C27 power:

A Hansa C27 chipper gives you an abundance of power, at 28HP. This makes the C27 perfect for thicker, harder wood or for jobs over long periods. You can feed wood of up to 178mm (7”) into its wide feeding mouth.

Lower C25 power:

The lower power C25 is a professional machine that can easily handle 160mm (6”) materials, with a 25HP Honda GX690 engine.

Operational efficiency

Both the Hansa C27 and C25 chippers have a large 330 x 178 mm (7” x 13”) infeed, a single, aggressive hydraulic roller, and electronic auto-feed technology. This technology reverses the roller, helping prevent stalling and maximising your chipping output. If you really need to power through heavy loads, the C27 has the extra 3HP and inch you need to prevent stalling.

Cost

The Hansa C27 is, of course, the slightly more expensive option of the two chippers, with added turntable engineering. However, both C27 and C25 remain high-value, durable investments for your commercial operations.

Engine intelligence – fuel efficiency

Hansa C27’s Honda iGX800:

The Hansa C27’s Honda iGX800 engine uses Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI). This gives you better fuel efficiency, as well as easier starting in all conditions. The iGX800 also had an electronic governor that maintains more consistent power under heavy chipping loads.

Hansa C25’s Honda GX690:

This engine is a classic, reliable carbureted V-twin. It is a simpler option to maintain for people who prefer traditional mechanics, but it lacks automatic fuel or load optimisation like the EFI model.

Maintenance & servicing

Easy access:

When you’re carrying out your daily checks, both the C25 and C27 have a top cover that opens easily, with just two bolts to undo before you gain access to the blades, belts, and grease points.

Blades:

Both Hansa chippers also use identical double-sided reversible blades, at 200 x 116 x 16 mm, made from A8 modified tool steel.

Hydraulics:

The C25 and C27 also both feature a 23L hydraulic tank. The tank typically requires an oil filter change after about 50 hours, then every 500 hours thereafter.

Large sites

If you’re working on a large private property, like a farm or an orchard with plenty of space, which chipper is your best option? You have wide open grass or dirt that allows you to drive right up to the debris, with the ground uneven or soft underfoot, and a long travel distance between the piles. 

With room to move your vehicle, you don’t need the C27’s turntable. Instead, take advantage of the C25’s light weight, a chipper you can tow over soft grass or ground without sinking down.

Commercial construction fleets

You need a chipper that allows high utilisation, is durable, and is overall “operator-proof”. The Hansa C25 chipper will be used by multiple operators, some of whom may be unfamiliar with certain elements of the machine, which will likely lead to increased wear and tear and stalling. To minimise downtime and repair costs, reliability and simplicity are a priority.

In this case, the C25 is preferred for its lower initial cost and simplicity. However, the Hansa C27’s EFI engine is harder to flood if multiple crew members will be using it, and the turntable can be a major plus point, depending on your site’s needs.