Chipper Box
The chipper box is a tall-sided roll-off container purpose-built to receive wood chips, brush debris, and processed yard waste directly from commercial wood chippers. Extended sidewalls maximize cubic yardage for ultra-light materials that would only partially fill a standard roll-off -- a 40-yard chipper box holds roughly 12 pickup truck loads of wood chips. A reinforced rear loading zone handles the high-velocity impact from chipper discharge chutes, and smooth interior surfaces ensure clean, complete discharge during dumping. Available in 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard sizes. Cable roll-off compatible. Used by tree service companies, commercial arborists, municipal tree departments, and biomass processing facilities.
Key Features
- Extended sidewall height: taller than a standard roll-off to capture full chipper discharge volume
- Reinforced rear loading zone rated for direct chipper discharge impact
- Smooth interior panel finish prevents chip hang-up and speeds complete dump
- Rear swing doors for optional ground-level unloading
- Standard cable sheave rollers for compatibility with any cable roll-off truck
- 10 gauge steel construction, reinforced rear zone
- Industrial enamel exterior finish
- Available 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard
- ANSI Z245.30 compliant
- Ideal for tree services, municipal crews, arborists, and biomass processors
Available Sizes
Specifications
A chipper box is the standard roll-off container for any operation running a commercial wood chipper. The extended sidewalls and reinforced rear loading zone solve two problems a standard roll-off cannot: low volume capacity for ultra-light material, and the structural damage caused by a chipper discharge stream hitting a standard rear door at full velocity.
What Is a Chipper Box?
A chipper box (also called a wood chipper container or chip box) is a cable roll-off container with sidewalls taller than a standard roll-off. The extra height is the entire point. Wood chips are low density: a cubic yard of chips weighs roughly 200 to 400 pounds, compared to 700 to 800 pounds for general construction debris. A standard 30-yard roll-off filled with wood chips is carrying a fraction of its rated weight, and its sidewalls often are not tall enough to capture the full discharge arc from a commercial chipper chute. A chipper box solves both problems with extended sidewalls that maximize volume per load and a reinforced rear zone that takes the direct hit from the chute without deforming.
Chipper Box Applications
Tree service companies use chipper boxes for residential and commercial tree removal and storm cleanup work. Municipal tree departments and parks departments deploy them for ongoing boulevard and right-of-way maintenance programs. Commercial arborists working utility line clearing use them for the volume of material generated by heavy mechanical chippers. Biomass processors and composting facilities use chipper boxes as a collection and staging unit. Landscaping contractors use them during seasonal leaf and brush removal campaigns when the material volume spikes.
Chipper Box vs. Standard Roll-Off: Key Differences
A standard cable roll-off is designed for demolition debris, construction waste, and general commercial trash -- dense materials that fill the box by weight before they fill it by volume. A chipper box is designed for the opposite situation: extremely light materials where volume is the constraint, not weight. The taller sidewalls let you load more chips per trip. The reinforced rear zone protects the structural integrity of the box from the direct impact of a chipper discharge chute. Standard roll-offs are not reinforced for that loading pattern and will develop cracks and deformation at the rear panel over time if used as chipper receivers. If you are running a chipper, you need a chipper box.
Sizes: 20, 30, and 40 Cubic Yard
Cooper Tank chipper boxes are available in 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard capacities. A 20-yard chipper box handles roughly 6 pickup truck loads of chips and is the right size for a one-truck tree crew working residential lots. A 30-yard handles about 9 loads and is common for mid-size municipal crews. The 40-yard is the standard for commercial arborists and biomass operations running high-capacity chippers for extended periods. All three sizes are cable roll-off compatible and can be swapped on any standard cable truck.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a chipper box used for?
A chipper box is a cable roll-off container with extended sidewalls and a reinforced rear loading zone, designed to receive wood chips, brush, and processed yard waste directly from commercial wood chippers. It is used by tree service companies, municipal crews, commercial arborists, and biomass processors.
What sizes do chipper boxes come in?
Cooper Tank chipper boxes are available in 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard sizes. A 40-yard chipper box holds approximately 12 pickup truck loads of wood chips.
Can a chipper box be used on a standard cable roll-off truck?
Yes. All Cooper Tank chipper boxes use standard cable sheave rollers and are compatible with any cable roll-off truck.
Why can't I use a standard roll-off container for a wood chipper?
Standard roll-off containers have shorter sidewalls and are not reinforced at the rear for direct chipper discharge impact. Using a standard roll-off as a chipper receiver leads to sidewall overfill and structural damage at the rear panel over time. A chipper box is built specifically for that loading pattern.
How much does a chipper box hold?
A 40-yard chipper box holds approximately 12 pickup truck loads of wood chips. A 30-yard holds roughly 9 loads. A 20-yard holds roughly 6 loads. Exact chip volume varies by chip size and density.
Available Throughout the Northeast
Cooper Tank delivers the Chipper Box throughout Long Island, New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Contact us for delivery timelines and regional pricing.
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