Bandit 2450XP stumper w/44hp diesel. Who owns one - need input

[stumper63]

Jeff, did you decide on a machine yet? I like the Carlton 4012 TRX in theory, just wish the tracks would expand like the 7015. It seems that with a 44hp Kubota it might be a little top-heavy for a 34" track width. Love the shortness of that machine, only 7' long! But the 12" depth seems limiting.
What would be really sweet is a Bandit 2450 on tracks, with the 50" sweep. Better yet, a smaller version of the 2890 tracked version, hydraulic drive. I like the increased cutting depth the hydraulic machines have. I wonder if Bandit has anything in the works???

I looked at Vermeer's 652 yesterday, about $54K sales guy said, with remote and 4x4. It has a 24" depth I believe. Would be nice when doing those street trees or better yet, in the 5x5 tree wells in sidewalks where they are replanting. But $54K, whew...something in high 20's or low 30's, and around 2000 lbs would be the ticket. I don't do that many 4'+ stumps that would require a 60hp+ machine.

My 252 with the 35hp Vanguard does good, but a remote, 4x4, and a 44hp diesel sound good at times.


Stumper63

 

[Mowingman]

Stumper,
I have just recently made the decision to go with the Carlton 4012, rubber tire, remote control, Sandvic wheel machine. I agree, the track machine looks really top heavy and I would be afraid of turning it over on some of the places work.
I plan on starting a topic on why I made this decision, instead of going with a Bandit, just have not had the time to do so.
Jeff

 

[stumper63]

Thanks Jeff, don't think you can go wrong with the 4012. I demo'ed one back in 07 at the factory with the 33hp Kubota and it was great. With the 44hp it should really rock. Let us know when you can.

Stumper63