Bear Cat 4" Chipper with 13 HP Briggs & Stratton XR Engine (FC400)

4" Chipping Capacity • 13 HP Briggs XR Engine • Compact Gravity-Feed Design

The Bear Cat FC400 Chipper is a compact, powerful brush chipper built to make quick work of tree limbs, branches, and prunings up to 4 inches in diameter. Powered by a 13 HP Briggs & Stratton XR Professional Series engine, this chipper is a strong choice for homeowners with small acreage, rental fleets, landscapers, and property owners who need dependable chipping performance in a maneuverable package.

The FC400 features a gravity/self-feed system, a large 9.85" x 9.85" diamond-shaped feed chute, and a factory-balanced rotor equipped with four reversible heat-treated chipping knives. Its adjustable discharge chute allows chips to be directed into a pile, trailer, or collection area, while the compact frame, handle, and 10-inch foam-filled tires make it easier to move around the yard or job site.

Key Features & Benefits

• 4-Inch Chipping Capacity
  Handles tree limbs, branches, and prunings up to 4 inches in diameter.
• 13 HP Briggs & Stratton XR Engine
  Commercial-style XR Professional Series engine provides reliable gas-powered performance.
• Gravity / Self-Feed Operation
  Simple feed system helps pull material into the chipper without complicated hydraulic feed components.
• Large Diamond-Shaped Feed Chute
  9.85" x 9.85" hopper opening makes it easier to feed branches and prunings into the machine.
• Factory-Balanced Rotor
  Designed for smooth operation and consistent chipping performance.
• Four Reversible Heat-Treated Knives
  Reversible blades extend service life and help keep the chipper cutting efficiently.
• Adjustable Discharge Chute
  Direct chips into a dump trailer, pile, or preferred collection area.
• Compact and Maneuverable
  Convenient handle and 10-inch foam-filled tires make it easier to move around a yard or property.
• Ideal for Small Acreage and Rental Use
  A practical choice for homeowners, rental applications, and property maintenance.

Optional Accessories

• Ground Discharge Chute – GWG311756 (Not Included)
  Helps keep chips low to the ground to reduce mess and debris spread.
• 2-Wheel Kit – GWG311755 (Not Included)
  Makes transporting the chipper around the property even easier.

Ideal Applications

The Bear Cat FC400 is well suited for:

• Tree limb cleanup
• Pruning debris
• Small acreage maintenance
• Yard and property cleanup
• Rental fleets
• Homeowner use
• Light commercial landscaping
• Creating wood chips from branches and brush

Quick Specifications

Important Operating Information

Always read and follow the operator’s manual before use. Wear proper eye, hearing, hand, and foot protection when operating the chipper. Do not exceed the listed 4-inch chipping capacity, and never feed rocks, metal, vines, wire, or other non-wood materials into the machine.

**Optional Rush Processing - We are pleased to offer RUSH PROCESSING for in stock items. Your equipment order is guaranteed to ship from our warehouse as fast as SAME DAY or by next business day (excluding Holidays).   Tracking information will be e-mailed as soon as your order is processed. You will have the ability to track your order all the way through final delivery.  If we don't get it shipped out by next business day its simple, you don't get charged the rush processing fee.