Earthquake (Ardisam)
Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine)
$1099.99
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Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper 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 Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) or Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine is the cheaper at $564.59.
See Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) on Amazon See Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine on Amazon
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) | Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1099.99 | $564.59 |
| Brand | Earthquake (Ardisam) | Tazz (Ardisam) |
| Released | — | — |
| Max branch diameter (in) | 3 | 3 |
| Engine power | 301cc 4-cycle Viper gas, 13.28 ft-lb torque @ 2500 RPM | 205cc Briggs & Stratton 900 Series OHV, recoil start |
| Reduction ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 |
| Chute hopper type | Steel chipping cone (3 in.) + top hopper (0.5 in. shredding) | Grinding chamber with 2 J-Hammers + 2 TRI-Hammers, angled handlebar-mounted feed |
| Collection bag capacity | 2 bushel (Dock-and-Lock bag) | — |
| Weight (lb) | — | 129 |
| Wheel mobility | 11 in. airless (never-flat) wheels | 11 in. non-inflatable (never-flat) wheels |
Sources — Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine): getearthquake.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 Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper 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 (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Engine power: Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) 301cc 4-cycle Viper gas, 13.28 ft-lb torque @ 2500 RPM 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: Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) Steel chipping cone (3 in.) + top hopper (0.5 in. shredding) 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
- Wheel mobility: Earthquake K33 301cc Chipper Shredder (Viper Engine) 11 in. airless (never-flat) wheels vs Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine 11 in. non-inflatable (never-flat) wheels