Can the Hansa C21 Chip Our Whole Orchard? (4 Days of Real-World Testing)
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Can the Hansa C21 chipper really handle an entire orchard after a major hard prune?
In this video, I put Hansa’s biggest chipper in the acreage range to a proper real-world test. Over four full days, we chipped a huge pile of orchard prunings — including some branches and logs that were honestly bigger than the recommended size.
The result? The C21 didn’t miss a beat. It powered through everything we fed it, started easily, ran consistently, and handled the workload far better than I expected.
After using it hard for several days straight, I’d be comfortable recommending the C21 to anyone managing acreage, orchards, or large properties.
If you’ve ever wondered whether a serious chipper like this is worth it for real garden and orchard work — this video should help you decide.
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In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient
Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com/t4xruzils6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout.
My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/
Elevated Garden Planters: Check out Vego Garden here https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount.
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Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount.
For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout!
Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP).
Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount.
Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html
For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly.
Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout.
Rolling Sifter: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/outdoor-compost-bin/rolling-garden-sifter/ https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off.
My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu
New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt
Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas)
Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe
Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR
Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark :)
*Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item.
0:00 Introduction
1:13 What to do with all the wood chips
2:16 Starting the Hansa C21
2:54 Day one of chipping
8:26 Day two of chipping
10:56 Day three of chipping
11:56 Day four of chipping
14:05 Orchard regrowth two months after chipping
24:41 History of Hansa
25:26 Interview with Managing Director Hansa
28:48 Chipping Conclusion
In this video, I put Hansa’s biggest chipper in the acreage range to a proper real-world test. Over four full days, we chipped a huge pile of orchard prunings — including some branches and logs that were honestly bigger than the recommended size.
The result? The C21 didn’t miss a beat. It powered through everything we fed it, started easily, ran consistently, and handled the workload far better than I expected.
After using it hard for several days straight, I’d be comfortable recommending the C21 to anyone managing acreage, orchards, or large properties.
If you’ve ever wondered whether a serious chipper like this is worth it for real garden and orchard work — this video should help you decide.
Get 30% off at Epic Gardening here ends 1st December: https://shop.epicgardening.com/SSME2020?q=black-friday-cyber-monday
Order my book here and get 30% off from 19th Nov to 7th Dec: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow
Birdies Raised Garden Beds USA: https://birdiesgardenproducts.com/SSMEbird Use code SSMEbird at checkout for 5% off.
Epic Gardening Birdies Raised Garden Beds USA: https://shop.epicgardening.com and use SSME2020 at checkout for a 5% discount.
In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code ssmebird22 for 5% off your first purchase.
In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient
Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com/t4xruzils6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout.
My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/
Elevated Garden Planters: Check out Vego Garden here https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount.
FoodCube Wicking Beds can be purchased in the USA from https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount. And, in Australia, from https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/foodcube-raised-garden-wicking-beds (no affiliate or discount, sorry, on FoodCubes but you can get a discount on potting mixes, etc - see next paragraph below).
Check out Australian Landscaping Supplies for a 10% discount: https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/self-sufficient-me?dt_id=1489901 If you find any problem with the link, use "self_sufficient_me" as the discount code on checkout.
Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping).
Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount.
For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout!
Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP).
Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount.
Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html
For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly.
Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout.
Rolling Sifter: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/outdoor-compost-bin/rolling-garden-sifter/ https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off.
My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu
New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt
Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas)
Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe
Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR
Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark :)
*Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item.
0:00 Introduction
1:13 What to do with all the wood chips
2:16 Starting the Hansa C21
2:54 Day one of chipping
8:26 Day two of chipping
10:56 Day three of chipping
11:56 Day four of chipping
14:05 Orchard regrowth two months after chipping
24:41 History of Hansa
25:26 Interview with Managing Director Hansa
28:48 Chipping Conclusion
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