Abstract: A branch compactor for compacting branches, brush, small trees, and the like into a continuous bundle for compact disposal or input into a chipper device. The compactor includes a receiving bin and a coupled compactor mechanism, the bin has a bed conveyor for advancing loose branch material received in the bin toward the compactor mechanism. The compactor mechanism includes a pair of vertical entry rolls and a pair of horizontal secondary rolls arranged behind the entry rolls to define a constricted opening through which the branch material is drawn by projecting vanes on the contrarotated rolls.