Best Wood Chippers · head-to-head
DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine vs Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag is cheaper at $699.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
DK2 (Detail K2)
$1369
vs Champion Power Equipment
$699.99Cheaper
Which is better: the DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine or Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag?
The Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag is the cheaper at $699.99. The Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine | Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag |
| US price | $1369 | $699.99 |
| Brand | DK2 (Detail K2) | Champion Power Equipment |
| Released | — | — |
| Max branch diameter (in) | 3 in. (side feed chute) / 0.375 in. (top hopper) | 3 in. (chipper chute) / 0.5 in. (shredder hopper) |
| Engine power | 7 HP / 208cc Kohler Command PRO CH270 | 224cc Champion single-cylinder OHV gas |
| Reduction ratio | — | ~20:1 (20 bags of debris reduced to 1) |
| Chute hopper type | Direct-drive combo: side-feed chipping chute (double-edge blades) + top-loading hopper (quad hammer shredders) | Steel chipper chute (2 hardened blades) + shredder hopper (15.2 in. blade, 6 hammers) |
| Collection bag capacity | Not included; vertically-adjustable open deflection chute | 2 bushel |
| Weight (lb) | 170 | 114 |
| Wheel mobility | 13.75 in. dual-locking 6-ply ATV off-road tires, 28 in. wheelbase, ATV-towable | 12 in. solid wheels, integrated transport handle, not towable |
Sources — DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine: detailk2.com (verified 2026-08-09).
Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag: championpowerequipment.com (verified 2026-08-09).
What's the difference between the DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine and Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max branch diameter (in): DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine 3 in. (side feed chute) / 0.375 in. (top hopper) vs Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag 3 in. (chipper chute) / 0.5 in. (shredder hopper)
- Engine power: DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine 7 HP / 208cc Kohler Command PRO CH270 vs Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag 224cc Champion single-cylinder OHV gas
- Chute hopper type: DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine Direct-drive combo: side-feed chipping chute (double-edge blades) + top-loading hopper (quad hammer shredders) vs Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag Steel chipper chute (2 hardened blades) + shredder hopper (15.2 in. blade, 6 hammers)
- Collection bag capacity: DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine Not included; vertically-adjustable open deflection chute vs Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag 2 bushel
- Weight (lb): DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine 170 vs Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag 114
- Wheel mobility: DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine 13.75 in. dual-locking 6-ply ATV off-road tires, 28 in. wheelbase, ATV-towable vs Champion Power Equipment 200905 3 in. Portable Chipper-Shredder with Collection Bag 12 in. solid wheels, integrated transport handle, not towable