# PowerSmart PS10 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder vs DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the PowerSmart PS10 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder (PowerSmart) and DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine (DK2 (Detail K2)) among wood chippers. PowerSmart PS10 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder is the cheaper of the two at $149.

## Side by side

| Spec | PowerSmart PS10 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder | DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $149 | $1369 |
| Brand | PowerSmart | DK2 (Detail K2) |
| Max branch diameter (in) | 1.75 | 3 in. (side feed chute) / 0.375 in. (top hopper) |
| Engine power | 15A electric, 120V/60Hz, 4200-4500 RPM | 7 HP / 208cc Kohler Command PRO CH270 |
| Reduction ratio | 21:1 | — |
| Chute hopper type | Top hopper with safety locking knob and motor overload cutoff | Direct-drive combo: side-feed chipping chute (double-edge blades) + top-loading hopper (quad hammer shredders) |
| Collection bag capacity | 45 L (~12 gal) | Not included; vertically-adjustable open deflection chute |
| Weight (lb) | 25 | 170 |
| Wheel mobility | 7 in. wheels | 13.75 in. dual-locking 6-ply ATV off-road tires, 28 in. wheelbase, ATV-towable |

## Key differences

- Max branch diameter (in): PowerSmart PS10 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder 1.75 vs DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine 3 in. (side feed chute) / 0.375 in. (top hopper)
- Engine power: PowerSmart PS10 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder 15A electric, 120V/60Hz, 4200-4500 RPM vs DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine 7 HP / 208cc Kohler Command PRO CH270
- Chute hopper type: PowerSmart PS10 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder Top hopper with safety locking knob and motor overload cutoff vs 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)
- Collection bag capacity: PowerSmart PS10 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder 45 L (~12 gal) vs DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine Not included; vertically-adjustable open deflection chute
- Weight (lb): PowerSmart PS10 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder 25 vs DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine 170
- Wheel mobility: PowerSmart PS10 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder 7 in. wheels vs 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

## Sources

- PowerSmart PS10 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder: https://powersmartusa.com/products/15amp-electric-wood-chipper-ps10 (powersmartusa.com, verified 2026-08-09)
- 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)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/wood-chippers/powersmart-ps10-vs-dk2-opc503/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, PowerSmart PS10 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder ($149) vs DK2 by Marlon OPC503 3 in. Towable Chipper Shredder with Kohler 7 HP Engine ($1369) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/wood-chippers/powersmart-ps10-vs-dk2-opc503/
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