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Timberwolf TW 230HB vs Timberwolf TW 280HB Diesel
The Timberwolf TW 230HB is a road towable hydraulic wood chipper. The Timberwolf TW 280HB Diesel is a road towable diesel wood chipper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Timberwolf TW 230HB | Timberwolf TW 280HB Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 672KG (PETROL) OR 747KG (DIESEL) | 1336 KG |
| Engine power | 40HP BRIGGS & STRATTON OR 24.8HP KUBOTA | HYUNDAI 3-CYLINDER TURBO DIESEL (55HP) |
| Max chipping diameter | 160MM (6 1/4") | 210 MM (8 1/4") |
Sources: Timberwolf TW 230HB, Timberwolf TW 280HB Diesel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TW 230HB if...
A mid-size hydraulic wood chipper offered with a petrol or diesel engine and light enough to tow behind a pickup. It suits arborists, landscapers and contractors dealing with brash and branch wood from tree and hedge work.
Full TW 230HB specifications →Buy or hire the TW 280HB Diesel if...
A larger road-towable diesel wood chipper with a 55hp engine, aimed at arborists and contractors processing bigger timber and heavy branch loads on tree work, clearance and landscaping jobs.
Full TW 280HB Diesel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Timberwolf TW 230HB and the Timberwolf TW 280HB Diesel?
The Timberwolf TW 230HB is a road towable hydraulic wood chipper; the Timberwolf TW 280HB Diesel is a road towable diesel wood chipper.
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