BlackStone BTC 100 HYDRO - Tractor-mounted shredder - With hydraulically controlled drive rollers

The BlackStone BTC 100 HYDRO tractor shredder is a robust and versatile piece of equipment designed for intensive agricultural and forestry operations.

Designed for high performance, this shredder is distinguished by its solid construction and advanced technical features, making it ideal for shredding large branches and plant debris, ensuring effective and safe operation in any situation.

With a weight of 295 kg, the BlackStone BTC 100 HYDRO is capable of handling materials with a maximum diameter of 100 mm. The loading hopper has a 10x25 cm opening, making it easier to insert branches and plant residues.

The rotor, with a diameter of 610 mm, is equipped with 4 rotating knives and a fixed knife, which guarantee high cutting capacity and optimal processing of the material.

The feeding system, which uses a hydraulic roller, allows constant and uniform dragging of the material inside the machine, improving the efficiency of the shredding process. To ensure operator safety, the Blackstone BTC 100 HYDRO shredder is equipped with an advanced protection system , including an emergency stop button which allows you to quickly stop operation if necessary.

Main features:

• Weight: 295 kg
• Maximum chipping diameter: 100 mm
• Rotor with 4 rotating knives and 1 fixed knife
• Compatibility with tractors from 18 to 50 HP
• 540 RPM PTO system with safety bolt

Warning: Like all wood chippers and garden shredders, it is not suited for shredding grass, leaves, pine needles, etc. (it is intended to shred branches, but it can also grind leaves, needles and other vegetation that may be attached to the branches)

Garden shredders intended use:
- The wood chipper must grind only green branches, recently cut from the tree and not dried ones (which would limit its shredding capacity and lead to quick deterioration of the blades);
- The branches must be preferably long, smooth and not knobby (otherwise the cutting diameter would be reduced);
- The declared cutting diameter is the maximum, so in use, it is the exception and not the rule. In this case it would be better to purchase a shredder with a larger branch cutting diameter;
- The cutting diameter can vary according to the consistency of the wood (e.g: oak, olive, plum and peach are hard woods and can reduce the cutting capacity of the wood shredder);

Unlike most tractor-mounted garden shredders, this machine is equipped with a completely independent hydraulic system, which consists of:

• Hydraulic pump (mounted on the rear part of the rotor, on the PTO hollow shaft, which then engages both the rotor and the pump).
• Roller tensioners
• Hydraulic oil tank (which feeds all the hydraulic system)
• Electric Valve + various oil transmission pipes
  
  

Therefore, this garden shredder requires simply attaching it to the tractor 3-point hitch and mounting the cardan shaft, which will drive both the rotor and the self-driving hydraulic system.

This garden shredder is not fitted with any hydraulic hose to connect to the tractor. It can therefore be safely connected to older tractors which are not equipped with a hydraulic pump.

Focus on the self-feeding rollers

The shredding system consists of:
- No. 4 large blades, mounted on a swivelling steel plate placed at the end of the hopper.

The rotor has the following characteristics:

• Diameter: 61 cm

Equipped with a large and robust grinding chamber. Detail of the flap opening system.

Rotor lock handle.

Warning: Before starting the machine, make sure to adjust the counter-blade by means of the specific bolts in order to avoid damaging the rotor.

The steel hopper is large, with a dimension of 52x133 mm

The machine is equipped with a roll mounted on an effective spring system, for automatic dragging of the branches.

The wood chipper is equipped with anti-clogging system: In the event that the rotor comes under strain or locks during shredding, the lever on the loading hopper must be operated. Indeed, this lever acts on the motor hydraulic valves and reverses the rotor rotation direction unlocking it.

The machine is able to process even very bulky branches and leaves, without having to pre-shred them.

Thus, it also features a higher capacity that allows entering a large amount of material at a time.

Protective rubber bulkheads places at the entrance of the hopper.

STOP button.

The control bar adjusts the movement of the feed rolls in the following modes:

1) forward mode
2) Stop mode
3) Reverse mode

Here below the main features of this wood chipper:

- Self-driving roller activation for shredding (fully electronic control)
- Immediate stop system (safety)
- Reverse function for jam clearance

The BlackStone BTC 100 HYDRO stands out for its innovative exhaust chimney, a key element for its practicality and functionality. This chimney, rotating at 360° and approximately 180 cm high, allows the shredded material to be discharged directly into the desired containers, making work quicker and less tiring.

The easy adjustment of the chimney is another remarkable feature. Thanks to one lever, users can simply press to rotate the chute to the optimal position for every specific need. This degree of customisation ensures that work can be done efficiently in any situation.

Once set, the inclination is stable due to a spring that returns the lever to the position, keeping the angle constant during use.

Furthermore, the discharge inclination is easily adjustable via a knob. This allows you to change the discharge angle with extreme ease, thus ensuring that the shredded materials are always directed in the most appropriate way.

Examples of positioning to check the wood chip ejection distance:

• Position 1
• Position 2

Tractor-mounted PTO to drive the bio-shredder

Number of PTO revolutions 540-1000 rpm

Detail of the robust 3-point hitch

The shear bolt torque limiter makes it possible, in the event of unexpected or excessive stresses and torques, to avoid damage to the mechanical parts of the operating machine in use.
In fact, when the torque exceeds the power that the bolt can withstand, it shears off and the transmitted power is reduced to zero.
To restore the transmission afterwards, it must be replaced with one of the same strengths, diameter, thread and length.

The wood chipper is equipped with an additional support under the hopper to stabilise the machine.

It is possible to quickly open the hopper by turning it on two hinges for quick access to the rotor in case of clogs.

Detail of screw tensioner.

Warning: Check the machine only when switched off.
Carefully read the instructions manual before starting the unit.