# Patriot Products CSV-2515 1.5 HP Corded Electric Wood Chipper Leaf Shredder 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 Patriot Products CSV-2515 1.5 HP Corded Electric Wood Chipper Leaf Shredder (Patriot Products) 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 | Patriot Products CSV-2515 1.5 HP Corded Electric Wood Chipper Leaf Shredder | Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $1320 | $564.59 |
| Brand | Patriot Products | Tazz (Ardisam) |
| Max branch diameter (in) | 2.5 | 3 |
| Engine power | 1.5 HP / 14A electric, 120V/1-phase/60Hz | 205cc Briggs & Stratton 900 Series OHV, recoil start |
| Reduction ratio | 20:1 branches / 8:1 leaves | 20:1 |
| Chute hopper type | 16 x 14 in. top shredding hopper + 7 in. diameter chipping cone | Grinding chamber with 2 J-Hammers + 2 TRI-Hammers, angled handlebar-mounted feed |
| Collection bag capacity | — | — |
| Weight (lb) | 112 | 129 |
| Wheel mobility | Large wheels for transport (size not published) | 11 in. non-inflatable (never-flat) wheels |

## Key differences

- Max branch diameter (in): Patriot Products CSV-2515 1.5 HP Corded Electric Wood Chipper Leaf Shredder 2.5 vs Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine 3
- Engine power: Patriot Products CSV-2515 1.5 HP Corded Electric Wood Chipper Leaf Shredder 1.5 HP / 14A electric, 120V/1-phase/60Hz vs Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine 205cc Briggs & Stratton 900 Series OHV, recoil start
- Reduction ratio: Patriot Products CSV-2515 1.5 HP Corded Electric Wood Chipper Leaf Shredder 20:1 branches / 8:1 leaves vs Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine 20:1
- Chute hopper type: Patriot Products CSV-2515 1.5 HP Corded Electric Wood Chipper Leaf Shredder 16 x 14 in. top shredding hopper + 7 in. diameter chipping cone 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): Patriot Products CSV-2515 1.5 HP Corded Electric Wood Chipper Leaf Shredder 112 vs Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine 129
- Wheel mobility: Patriot Products CSV-2515 1.5 HP Corded Electric Wood Chipper Leaf Shredder Large wheels for transport (size not published) vs Tazz K42 3 in. 205cc Chipper/Shredder with Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine 11 in. non-inflatable (never-flat) wheels

## Sources

- Patriot Products CSV-2515 1.5 HP Corded Electric Wood Chipper Leaf Shredder: https://www.patriot-products-inc.com/P/30/WoodChipperLeafShredder15hpElectric/ (patriot-products-inc.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)

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Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Patriot Products CSV-2515 1.5 HP Corded Electric Wood Chipper Leaf Shredder ($1320) 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/patriot-csv-2515-vs-tazz-k42/
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