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Wallenstein BX52S Used Price & Common Problems

New-unit price $3,350–$3,818. Field-researched risks for the Wallenstein BX52S PTO chipper: CAT 1 hitch fit, chute clogging, and what to check before buying.

Status: published
Used range$3,350–$3,818
Recallnone found
Known risks4
Sources2
Verified2026-09-14
Buy-Risk Verdict
Inspect before buying · moderate confidence
Short answer: $3,350–$3,818 new; biggest risk is chronic chute clogging and a narrower-than-advertised CAT 1 hitch fit. Inspect before buying. Used examples run $3,350 to $3,818. Basis: tractorbynet.com.

Last verified against the primary source on Sep 14, 2026.

Decision status
inspect

$3,350–$3,818 new; biggest risk is chronic chute clogging and a narrower-than-advertised CAT 1 hitch fit. Inspect before buying.

Confidence 60%
Market context
Not yet verified

1 observed comparables

As of Sep 14, 2026
Wear Component Timeline

What can make the cheap machine expensive?

CAT 1 quick-hitch compatibilitymedium

Owner report: "The chipper is advertized as a CAT 1 implement. Unfortunately the spacing on the lower connections was too narrow for my Land Pride QH10 CAT 1 quick hitch (about 1 1/8" too tight). This required me to remove my quick hitch to connect the chipper taking more time than it should have."

Cost not yet verified
discharge chute (clogging out of the crate)high

Owner report: "Finally got the chipper into the woods and ran three branches through it only to have the chute clog up. Stopped the chipper, turned off the tractor, removed the chute, dug out the clog. This happened four times and I only got to chip about 20 branches."

Cost not yet verified
discharge airflow (undersized vs larger BX-series)medium

Comparison from another owner: "I had minor plugging problems with the BX42S. Solved by felling - dragging to pile - chip the following year. Let them dry for a year. With the BX62S - I've not had any plugging problems. More tractor Hp - higher air flow - larger discharge chute."

Cost not yet verified
dealer/reseller support (Nova/Victory Tractor channel)medium

Buyer report: "It has been 24 hours since my first email asking for help with my concerns. I have spoken with the sales representative twice and left two voice messages... The BX52 may be a good implement but at this time and with NO SUPPORT from anyone at Nova Tractor/Victory Tractor I would recommend you research other chippers and make an informed decision."

Cost not yet verified

Common questions

How much does a used Wallenstein BX52S cost?

Observed listings range roughly $3,350 to $3,818 depending on age, condition, and configuration (as of 2026-09-14).

Reference list

Sources

  1. tractorbynet.comforum · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-14
  2. woodwardcrossingscountrybasics.comweb · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-14
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