DK2 (Detail K2)
DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine
$1369
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DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine vs Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) is cheaper at $1099.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Earthquake (Ardisam)
Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine)
$1099.99Cheaper
Which is better: the DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine or Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) is the cheaper at $1099.99.
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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 | Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1369 | $1099.99 |
| Brand | DK2 (Detail K2) | Earthquake (Ardisam) |
| Released | — | — |
| Max branch diameter (in) | 3 in. (side feed chute) / 0.375 in. (top hopper) | 3 |
| Engine power | 7 HP / 208cc Kohler Command PRO CH270 | 301cc 4-cycle Viper gas, 13.28 ft-lb torque @ 2500 RPM |
| Reduction ratio | — | 20:1 |
| Chute hopper type | Direct-drive combo: side-feed chipping chute (double-edge blades) + top-loading hopper (quad hammer shredders) | Steel chipping cone (3 in.) + top hopper (0.5 in. shredding) |
| Collection bag capacity | Not included; vertically-adjustable open deflection chute | 2 bushel (Dock-and-Lock bag) |
| Weight (lb) | 170 | — |
| Wheel mobility | 13.75 in. dual-locking 6-ply ATV off-road tires, 28 in. wheelbase, ATV-towable | 11 in. airless (never-flat) wheels |
Sources — DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine: detailk2.com (verified 2026-08-09). Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine): getearthquake.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 Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 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 Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) 3
- Engine power: DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine 7 HP / 208cc Kohler Command PRO CH270 vs Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) 301cc 4-cycle Viper gas, 13.28 ft-lb torque @ 2500 RPM
- 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 Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) Steel chipping cone (3 in.) + top hopper (0.5 in. shredding)
- 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 Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) 2 bushel (Dock-and-Lock bag)
- 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 Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) 11 in. airless (never-flat) wheels