{"product_id":"bear-cat-brush-chipper-4-in-briggs-amp-stratton-xr-13-hp-fc400","title":"Bear Cat Brush Chipper | 4 In. | Briggs \u0026 Stratton XR 13 HP | FC400","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bear Cat FC400 is a compact, hand-portable brush chipper built for homeowners with small to medium acreage. Powered by a \u003cstrong\u003e13 HP Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton XR Professional Series engine\u003c\/strong\u003e, it handles tree limbs and prunings up to 4 inches wide through a gravity self-feed hopper — no hydraulic feed system required. At 228 lbs. with 10-inch foam-filled tires, it moves around the property as easily as a wheelbarrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush Chipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton XR Professional Series — 420cc displacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorsepower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gasoline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChipping Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfeed Opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 in. x 5.1 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHopper Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.85 in. x 9.85 in. diamond-shaped chute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravity \/ self-feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChipper Knives:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 reversible, heat-treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.25 in. diameter x 0.625 in. thick, 37 lbs., factory-balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4L matched belts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTires:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 in. foam-filled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 in. L x 49 in. W x 36 in. H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPE211071\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-Portable — No Trailer Required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 228 lbs. with 10-inch foam-filled tires and a convenient handle, the FC400 is genuinely hand-portable — wheel it around the yard like a wheelbarrow, no separate trailer or towing setup needed. For homeowners with small acreage clearing brush, prunings, and small limbs, this eliminates the logistics overhead of a larger towable unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGravity Self-Feed — Simple, Reliable Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike hydraulic-feed commercial chippers, the FC400 uses a gravity self-feed system through a 9.85 in. x 9.85 in. diamond-shaped chute. Feed material in, gravity and the rotating disc pull it through — fewer moving parts, less to maintain, lower cost of entry. The factory-balanced rotor with four reversible heat-treated chipping blades reduces vibration and extends blade life — flip each blade to a fresh edge instead of replacing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdjustable Discharge Chute\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe discharge chute adjusts to direct chips into a dump trailer or truck bed, keeping cleanup minimal. For ground-level discharge instead, the optional ground discharge chute (GWG311756) keeps chips low and contained rather than scattered. An optional 2-wheel kit (GWG311755) is also available for easier hauling around larger properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton XR Professional Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XR Professional Series engine is Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton's commercial-duty line — built for more demanding use than standard consumer engines, with better heat management and a more robust internal build for repeated start-stop cycles typical of brush chipping sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFree Shipping — No Sales Tax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips free to the continental United States. No sales tax on your order. Contact us before placing your order to confirm availability and arrange delivery to your location.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Cat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53334512402760,"sku":"GPE211071","price":2939.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0386\/5928\/files\/0321743_bear-cat-4-in.-chipper-xr-briggs-13-hp-fc400.jpg?v=1781968859","url":"https:\/\/www.forestprogear.com\/products\/bear-cat-brush-chipper-4-in-briggs-amp-stratton-xr-13-hp-fc400","provider":"ForestProGear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}