DK2 (Detail K2)
DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine
$1369
Best Wood Chippers · head-to-head
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
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine is cheaper at $564.59. Every spec and price links to its source.
Tazz (Ardisam)
Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine
$564.59Cheaper
Which is better: the DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine or Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine?
The Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine is the cheaper at $564.59. The Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine 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 | Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1369 | $564.59 |
| Brand | DK2 (Detail K2) | Tazz (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 | 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 |
Sources — DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine: detailk2.com (verified 2026-08-09). Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine: ardisam.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 Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series 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 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