DR Power Premier 310 Chipper Shredder Review: Compact Cleanup Power for Small Properties

Introduction

Fall cleanup gets a lot easier when the pile of fallen branches can be turned into usable mulch instead of hauled to the curb. The DR Power Premier 310 chipper shredder is the smallest model in DR Power’s chipper shredder lineup, and that position comes with real advantages: it is the most fuel efficient of the range, the most affordable, and light enough to load into a truck or UTV. After putting it to work clearing trails and cleanup chores on a farm property, here is how it stacks up.

How the DR Power Premier 310 Performs

At the heart of the Premier 310 is a 233cc gas engine producing 6.6 horsepower and 11.1 foot-pounds of torque. That power drives DR Power’s pro-spec alloy steel chipper knives, which turn at 231 feet per second, or about 158 miles per hour. The result is a machine that makes quick work of branches up to three inches in diameter, and it self-feeds, so you only need to support the weight of the branch while the machine does the pulling.

For anyone who spends weekends cutting back trees or clearing storm damage, that self-feeding action is one of the most practical features here. You are not forcing material into the machine; you are guiding it.

Choosing the Right Hopper

The Premier 310 uses two hoppers, and they exist for different jobs based on how the debris engages the chipper knives or shredder hammers. The smaller side hopper takes larger branches and does the hardest work. The larger top hopper accepts debris up to half an inch, where eight free-swinging hammers shred smaller material down.

Using the correct hopper matters. If larger branches go in through the top, they will not shred down as small and can clog the drive. DR Power includes an access door on the back to help you clear larger chips if that happens, which is a sensible safety and service touch.

Handling, Mobility, and Storage

As you feed the machine, it reduces waste volume by a 10-to-1 ratio, directing chips out through a specially designed screen on the side. The 14 by 2 inch wheels roll easily across a wide range of ground, from concrete pads to trails.

Practical touches add up here: a handle on the large hopper helps you move the machine, and a kickstand on the bottom offers stability during use and storage. While this model is not towable, it is not stuck in one area either. At 129 pounds dry weight, it can be lifted into the back of a truck or a UTV to work in different spots around a property.

That mobility is exactly what made it useful on a working farm, where cleanup areas shift from horse-riding trails to garden edges and back.

Who Should Buy the Premier 310

The Premier 310 is the smallest in DR Power’s lineup, which also makes it the most affordable. The list price is $969.99, and it was on sale for $849.99 at the time of this review. DR Power backs it with a two-year residential warranty or a 90-day commercial use warranty.

If your property produces branches thicker than three inches on a regular basis, or you need to process very high volumes, one of DR Power’s higher-capacity models may be the better fit. But for typical seasonal cleanup, trail maintenance, and general yard tidying, the Premier 310 is a convenient and affordable way to keep a property looking good throughout the year.

Conclusion

The DR Power Premier 310 chipper shredder did an excellent job helping clear fallen branches around trails on the farm we tested it on. It combines a capable 233cc engine, fast self-feeding chipping, and a genuinely useful 10-to-1 volume reduction in a package you can still move by hand. For small to mid-sized properties with routine branch cleanup, it is a strong, well-priced choice.