# DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine vs Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine (DK2 (Detail K2)) and Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine (Tazz (Ardisam)) among wood chippers. Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine is the cheaper of the two at $564.59.

## Side by side

| Spec | DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine | Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $1369 | $564.59 |
| Brand | DK2 (Detail K2) | Tazz (Ardisam) |
| Max branch diameter (in) | 3 in. (side feed chute) / 0.375 in. (top hopper) | 3 |
| Engine power | 7 HP / 208cc Kohler Command PRO CH270 | 205cc Briggs & Stratton 900 Series OHV, recoil start |
| Reduction ratio | — | 20:1 |
| Chute hopper type | Direct-drive combo: side-feed chipping chute (double-edge blades) + top-loading hopper (quad hammer shredders) | Grinding chamber with 2 J-Hammers + 2 TRI-Hammers, angled handlebar-mounted feed |
| Collection bag capacity | Not included; vertically-adjustable open deflection chute | — |
| Weight (lb) | 170 | 129 |
| Wheel mobility | 13.75 in. dual-locking 6-ply ATV off-road tires, 28 in. wheelbase, ATV-towable | 11 in. non-inflatable (never-flat) wheels |

## Key differences

- 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 Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series 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 Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine 205cc Briggs & Stratton 900 Series OHV, recoil start
- 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 Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine Grinding chamber with 2 J-Hammers + 2 TRI-Hammers, angled handlebar-mounted feed
- Weight (lb): DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine 170 vs Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine 129
- 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 Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine 11 in. non-inflatable (never-flat) wheels

## Sources

- DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine: https://detailk2.com/opc503-info (detailk2.com, verified 2026-08-09)
- Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine: https://ardisam.com/22753-k42-chipper-shredder-tazz-briggs-205cc (ardisam.com, verified 2026-08-09)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/wood-chippers/dk2-opc503-vs-tazz-k42/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine ($1369) vs Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine ($564.59) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/wood-chippers/dk2-opc503-vs-tazz-k42/
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