# Rayco RC1522G Used Price & Common Problems | Chipper Risk

> Rayco RC1522G: one used listing at $49,900. Documented problems: single infeed roller. What to inspect before you buy.

**Verdict:** inspect

One observed used comp: 2017, 1,342 hrs, $49,900. Rayco chipper inventory is genuinely thin on the aggregators. Risks are drum-chipper class-level plus the single-infeed-roller design note (from the listing spec). Held as research.

**Observed used price:** $49,900–$49,900

**Documented failure risks:**
- Single infeed roller: Spec confirms a single 20" infeed roller (vs dual on some competitors), the one roller carries all feed grip. Inspect for glazing and wear.
- Chipper knives (4-knife 30" drum): Four knives on a 30" drum; verify edge and anvil condition. Class-level: dull knives raise load and vibration.
- GM 130 hp gas engine (hours): 1,342 hrs on a gas engine, verify compression and cooling. Gas (vs diesel) is less common on 15" chippers, a parts/fuel-cost note for buyers.

## Sources
- [Rayco RC1522G used listings](https://www.machinio.com/rayco/rc1522g/wood-chippers) (accessed 2026-09-11)
- [Hazards of Wood Chippers (SHIB 04-16-2008)](https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/shib041608.pdf) — "Approximately 78% of the fatal chipper incidents involved the worker being drawn into the chipper." (accessed 2026-09-11)
- [2017 Rayco RC1522G in Charlotte, NC](https://www.machinio.com/listings/103874550-2017-rayco-rc1522g-in-charlotte-nc) (accessed 2026-09-11)

_Last verified 2026-09-11. Source: Chipper Risk — https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/rayco-rc1522g/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._