The RAYCO RC 16.5 drum-style brush chipper gives contractors and municipalities a 17” (43 cm) capacity machine loaded with smart features designed to maximize productivity and keep maintenance at a minimum. With fuel capacity of 50 gal (189 L), the 140 hp (104 kW) Caterpillar diesel will run all day without stopping to re-fuel. The RC 16.5 also features Fuel Saver Technology which automatically decelerates the engine if the feed control bar remains in neutral for 60 seconds. To eliminate clutch maintenance, the RC 16.5 features a hydraulic clutch that engages at the push of a button and never needs adjusted. A Torflex® idler makes belt adjustments simpler and does not require movement of the engine. The top feed wheel is powered by a large planetary drive motor that provides plenty of torque while eliminating problematic couplers used by our competitors.