New Brush Bandit chipper

[coolbrze]

I have a 250 with quad rollers, and the supersized infeed option.. you might wanna consider looking at those too. Mine is a beast with brushy stuff, but I wish it could take a bigger log - of course its probably better for the machine in the long run that it cant.

What's the difference in regular vs. quad rollers? Any idea how much $ that option costs? How much bigger is the supersize infeed option & cost? Trying to do all the research I can before dumping ~40K into a new chipper.

 

[arbor pro]

What's the difference in regular vs. quad rollers? Any idea how much $ that option costs? How much bigger is the supersize infeed option & cost? Trying to do all the research I can before dumping ~40K into a new chipper.

If you're not 100% sure on which model, engine size and options are best for you, why dump $40k into a new chipper right now? If it turns out to be less than the perfect chipper for you, you're either stuck with it or forced to sell it for a substantial loss (because you'll absorb all the up-front depreciation).

I'd consider buying a good used one or rent/lease one. Then, if you love the machine, you can always sell it and buy a new one. Something to think about.

 

[tree MDS]

What's the difference in regular vs. quad rollers? Any idea how much $ that option costs? How much bigger is the supersize infeed option & cost? Trying to do all the research I can before dumping ~40K into a new chipper.

Not too sure on a lot of that. I bought my chipper used so I didnt do the research on it before buying it personally. I can tell you the feed rollers are 24" or so wide (I think standard is more like 20 or 21). The deal with the quads is the first set is already staged open about 7", so you hardly ever have to use the lift cylinder to put stuff in.. probably more aggressive too. Mine has a winch, and hyd. chute (both sweet options). Weighs about 6800lbs. We tow it with an 88 one ton chevy 4x4, gas - no problems there either.

 

[coolbrze]

If you're not 100% sure on which model, engine size and options are best for you, why dump $40k into a new chipper right now? If it turns out to be less than the perfect chipper for you, you're either stuck with it or forced to sell it for a substantial loss (because you'll absorb all the up-front depreciation).

I'd consider buying a good used one or rent/lease one. Then, if you love the machine, you can always sell it and buy a new one. Something to think about.

I hear ya, that's why I'm posting on here, trying to get some 1st hand info from people that have used a lot of chippers and have a good idea of different models. I've used a dozen models over the years but this is a big investment & I'd rather do it right the 1st time. Kinda in a "hurry" b/c we have a right good bit of tree work and we're loosing jobs b/c we need another real chipper, the 65XP just doesn't cut it, although it's a helluva 6" chipper. We only have 2 trucks and a 12" chipper is all I want them pulling. Hopefully we'll be able to afford a F650, 750, or something bigger next year

It looks like a new 250XP w/ 142 Hp Cat is in the works, just need to figure out what other options I want, definitely the Deluxe Option package w/ Auto Feed, but I'm thinking no go for the winch, as the dealer told me it adds $4K to the cost and since the majority of the work we do is in tight residential spots, we won't be winching enough to justify an additional $4k.

 

[arbor pro]

...I'm thinking no go for the winch, as the dealer told me it adds $4K to the cost and since the majority of the work we do is in tight residential spots, we won't be winching enough to justify an additional $4k.

Smart thinking. I'd put that $4k towards a used mini skid. You'd be half way towards owning one.

 

[coolbrze]

Is $40,950 OTD ($39,000 + tax) for a new 250XP w/ 142 Cat, Deluxe Options, Autofeed, winch, & hydraulic lift a good deal?