International Chipper Trucks For Sale

International chipper trucks combine proven vocational chassis with arborist bodies engineered for high cycle dumping and urban maneuvering. MV and HV platforms are common, pairing Cummins B6.7 or L9 and Allison automatic transmissions with PTO provisions for hoists and hydraulic tool circuits. Diamond Logic simplifies upfit integration so body controls, strobes, PTO interlocks, and backup alarms are cleanly mapped and reliable. Spec the wheelbase to balance turning radius and body length, short BBC hoods improve sightlines around jobsites and curbside work.

Body construction drives durability and payload. Steel chip boxes in 12 to 20 yard capacities deliver high floor strength with tight crossmember spacing, 10 or 3 16 inch floors, and reinforced butt plates to absorb log impact. Look for 50 to 55 degree dump angles, a heavy scissor or telescopic hoist sized for the body’s heaviest wet chip loads, and double acting barn doors with positive latches. Smooth interior panels shed fines, roof caps and chip curtains control blowback, and curbside clean out doors reduce downtime. Frame mounted tool cabinets, underbody boxes, and ladder or cone racks keep gear secure without shifting weight rearward.

Tare weight and corrosion resistance determine long term cost. Aluminum or hybrid aluminum steel bodies cut several hundred pounds, which increases legal payload and improves braking and fuel use, but require proper wear rails where logs contact the floor. Galvanneal or e coated steel with epoxy primer and powder topcoat resists chips, salt, and sap acids better than single stage paint. Stainless hardware, sealed connectors, and undercoating extend service life, especially in northern climates. Match GVWR and axle ratings to your routes, a 25,999 lb non CDL build fits municipal fleets, larger 33,000 to 40,000 lb trucks carry bigger boxes and tow a chipper on a pintle without overloading the rear axle.

Thermal integrity matters around dry chips. Exhaust routing with a vertical stack behind the cab, heat shields around the DPF SCR, and optional spark arrestors reduce ignition risk. International’s programmable regen strategies, PTO interlocks, and high idle help manage aftertreatment temperatures during stationary chipping. For hydraulic systems, specify adequate oil capacity, a return filter, and a cooler with thermostatic bypass so the hoist and tool circuits maintain pressure without overheating in summer work. A high capacity cooling module, viscous fan, and debris screens keep airflow stable at low speeds, which protects engines, transmissions, and aftertreatment while you load and dump repeatedly.