License plates on chippers in PA????

[Friendlytree]

Does anyone know for sure if plates are required in PA? We have never had them on any chipper or stump grinder and I don't see many chippers with them. But I know one of the line clearance companies here got tickets for no plates but I don't know if they are really required? Any help please.

 

[Tony]

We have never had to put plates on, but as is usual PA DOT is a mess!

For a definitive answer contact the Pennsylvania Motor Truck association.
http://www.pmta.org/


Good people who do nothing but keep up on this stuff.

Tony

 

[brushbandit]

You do not need to register a chipper or tow behind stump grinder with the state. That is as long as stump grinder is not on a trailer.

 

[banjo]

That's crazy, in RI every trailer is considered a vehicle. We actually need vehicle insurance for when it's being towed and a separate liability policy for when it's being used as a machine.