DK2 3” Wood Chipper Review & First Look (OPC533) – 1 Year Update in Description

In this video I show it chipping through lots of branches, starting small and going all the way up to the 3" maximum capacity claim.

This is NOT a sponsored placement or paid promotion and I do not have an affiliate connection with either Lowe's or DetailK2. This is just my opinion and experience with the machine.

THIS SMALL UNIT CHEWS THROUGH ANY TREE UP TO 3 INCHES, BRANCHES, LEAVES, AND GARDEN COMPOSTING.
The Lowe’s Exclusive OPC533 features dual cutting blades with direct shaft drive centrifugal force, an extra large feed chute with a heavy duty deflector, drop stand and a handy removable tow bar for compact storage, locking wheels that secure the unit in place when in use, and a quick latch chute to access the cutter chamber with ease.

Specifications:
ENGINE MODEL: KOHLER RH265 196cc 6.5HP RH KOHLER
RATED POWER: 6.5 HP
RATED SPEED: 3600 RPM
TIRES: ATV LOCKING WHEELS
WHEELBASE: 26"
TREE DIAMETER: UP TO 3" DIA. TREES, 3/8" DIA. BRUSH
CUTTING FEED: BLADE FEED
CUTTING BLADES: 2 DUAL 2 CHIP CUTTERS
CHIPPER SHREDDER: LEAVES, BRUSH, GARDEN COMPOST
GEARBOX: DIRECT DRIVE 10.7 GROSS TORQUE
WARRANTY: 2 YR ENGINE - 1 YR CHASSIS
DIMENSIONS: 63" x 26" x 43"
WEIGHT: 165 LBS
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS: 36" x 22" x 25"
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 185 LBS

[BillHornsbyRealEstate]

Thank you very much for making this video. Very helpful to see the machine in action!

[colinburke]

Great video! We purchased the same machine and love ours!

[timothybabcock]

I’m very happy with my DK2 3 inch chipper with a 7hp kohler engine!perfect size for home use..

[stephenheywood]

Most thorough review of a chipper that I have seen.

[stephenmills]

Thanks for your realistic test of this chipper. Many videos of high price and capacity chippers cover mainly small diameter material, which a lower price machine can also handle easily. I think you got a bargain, it does what you need it to, without breaking the bank. A comparable performing chipp 12:01 er costs about 3 times 12:01 12:01

[argeng]

i just got this model. havent used it yet but this video was very helpful. thanks!!!

[dewanehill]

thank you for a great review. It is nice to see someone who isn't a complete savage operating the machine. Feeding the machine slowly enough for it not to completely bog down is how a little tike should be run. The machine looks good. Easy access to clear the chute. An adjustable diverter that can angle down and spin 180 degrees. Kohler engine. Make sure you service the engine. It is great that the engine starts slowly without trying to spin the blade.

Looks like it works well for small branches, but I'm interested in the top chute for smaller cuttings and leaves. I would be great to know if it clogs frequently.

[philipwire]

Great video! It helped so much to see it in action. It looks like this unit has just a little bit more oomph compared to the units in the 500-600 dollar range, those all look to have a cheaper build quality. This will be the chipper I get if I decide to get one. Thank you!

[Eric-]

Well done video. I purchased one of these machines a few months age and am very happy with it. a couple of weeks ago I ordered the leaf hose kit, designed for the 503 model, and it works with the 533 as long as you remove the top hopper and make a block off plate to go in its place. the leaf hose works very well. I also noticed that by removing the top hopper the unit is not as top heavy and pulls behind my garden tractor much better. Since I hardly use the top hopper I may just leave it off.

[alexcharbonneau]

Very helpful video. You answered all my questions and possible concerns with this unit. Thanks for sharing.

[timothybabcock]

I just bought one and am very happy with it!!!

[sandcutoutdoors]

I'm currently weighing the options of buying a homeowner-sized chipper, but most of what I'm seeing online makes me want to shy away from anything that costs less than $3K. Yours if the best review of a smaller chipper that actually takes into consideration the size and feed rate of the machine. The end result is, if you treat the machine for what it is and don't expect it to be a commercial 10" chipper, it will be an effective and cost efficient tool. Thank you so much for taking the time to make the video. I believe that you've changed my mind for the better.

[stephenmills]

Finishing my earlier comment - a comparable performance chipper (in 2024) in Australia is about 3 times the price you paid. I also like the respectful way you respond even to slightly critical comments from viewers. Thanks also for your explanation of the tapemeasure which converts circumference to diameter. Cheers from Aldgate, South Australia

[jasonprashaw]

I have a little country pro wood chipper with a 6.5 hp kohler engine that im very happy with I tow mine behind my lawn mower. I don't run 3in branches in it either I find that it seems to work to hard

[jefff]

Thanks for taking the time to create this informative video.
You’re a good presenter. 👍🇺🇸

[paulc]

I could hear my dad hollering at you operating that machine. You were forcing the wood into the machine. Dad would have said, SON, WHAT IN THE HELL YOU DOING. LET THE MACHINE DO THE WORK!!! QUIT FORCING IT!!!

[MrBillmechanic]

excellent video! very nice job!!!!

[wellreadbeef]

Great video, and a good 'proof for purchase' on the unit. As for your top heavy issues, if you want to keep the top hopper, perhaps look at extending the wheel mounts 8" - 10.' If your trails allow, that would really help with stability. 👍Carry on -

[aldenpines]

Well done. probably the best owner review of any chipper I've seen. On our property in Florida, most of the branches we have been cutting, trimming, and bundling for pickup by the county, are smaller oak branches, rarely more than two inches in diameter, and most being 3/4" or less and four or five feet long. Could something like that be quickly placed in the top hopper without having to constantly push them down?

[rainbowvalley]

You’re impressive! Very thorough in the details, and your directness in chipping those branches stood out for me. I’m a recent widower (woman) in my early 60’s, living on 4 acres outside of Phoenix, Arizona. I have no intention on moving, so I need to maintain all the mesquite, palo verde, and pine trees on the property. I have piles of tree limbs, and dead trees that need shredding right now. What is your opinion, and advice, on a woman using the OPC533? Oh, the limbs have thorns!