Looking for small chipper, 620 or ...

[jkrueger]

I'm looking for a small chipper, something like the 620.

Am looking at the Bailey's 27hp, would like to hear more about it or others in that range.

Thanks,
Jack

 

[BruceL]

Used Bandit 65

Have a used Bandit 65 with Wisconsin 30 hp and autofeed for $4800

 

[jkrueger]

Re: Used Bandit 65

Originally posted by BruceL
Have a used Bandit 65 with Wisconsin 30 hp and autofeed for $4800

Can you list more about it, like hours, general condition stuff? Maybe a pic?

Am interested.

Jack

 

[rbtree]

The 65 is a great machine--far better than the 620/630 Vermeer.

 

[a_lopa]

Originally posted by rbtree
The 65 is a great machine--far better than the 620/630 Vermeer.

ill second that!

 

[YUKON 659]

I've got a Bandit 65 with a 35 hp Wisconsin that I've used for about a year now. Nice machine, keep the knives sharp. Chips most anything under 4" without a problem, anything larger you need to work the feed bar...especially the hardwoods!!! Tows easy and you can get into tighter places with it than you would be able to with a larger machine. Just my $.02!!!
Jeff

 

[jkrueger]

Everyone, thanks for the info, sounds like I'll keep my eye out for a bandit.

The one response for the bandit has not returned any contact info yet. PMed and emailed him.

Jack

 

[jkrueger]

Other small chippers

How does the Gravely stand with these others?

Thanks,
Jack

 

[TimberMcPherson]

I would like to know more about the Baileys chippers as well, for 8 grand they seem to offer good value, if they are up to the job! Anyone out there know anything?

The bearcat 6 inch chippers are currently 28,000 NZ dollars here, which is alot of ouch!what are you paying for them in the USA?

 

[Koa Man]

Re: Other small chippers

Originally posted by jkrueger
How does the Gravely stand with these others?

Thanks,
Jack

I have a Gravely 395, its a 9 inch chipper with a 40 hp Yanmar diesel. I am real happy with it and use it quite a bit. It makes extremely small chips. If you set the variable speed to about 50 ft. per second (top speed is 170) it will make chips 1/8 to 1/4 inch. I have had many offers to buy it, and even though I have a Woodsman 18X as well and only one chip truck, I won't sell it. Gravely is not making chippers anymore.