Tiny chipper

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I have the 9 inch. I've never used one of the 6", but I don't think I would go less than the 9". Mine has the Duetz diesel motor. It has been a great little motor.

I pull it with an F250 Power Stroke. It handles it fine. When it is fully loaded it can get a bit heavy, but nothing the truck can't handle. According to Bandit the tongue weight is about 800# and the machine weighs 8000# empty.

If I remember correctly, when I bought mine the dealers said Bandit only builds these to order. They don't usually keep a supply of them on hand.


Scott,

I am over by KC.

 

[Canyonbc]

I have the 9 inch. I've never used one of the 6", but I don't think I would go less than the 9". Mine has the Duetz diesel motor. It has been a great little motor.

I pull it with an F250 Power Stroke. It handles it fine. When it is fully loaded it can get a bit heavy, but nothing the truck can't handle. According to Bandit the tongue weight is about 800# and the machine weighs 8000# empty.

If I remember correctly, when I bought mine the dealers said Bandit only builds these to order. They don't usually keep a supply of them on hand.


Scott,

I am over by KC.

Sounds like a pretty sweet set up.

If you dont mind me asking...how much did you pay for your set up and what condition - hours were on it.

Any idea what that set up cost brand new.

Thanks Scott,

Mike

 

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Mine is a '93 model. I paid 14k for it 5 years ago. It had about 400 hours on it. It had been sent back to Bandit by the dealer after he took it in on trade. They went through it and repainted it.

The according to dealer the same set up new was 34k, but he may have been inflating that new price to make the used price look better. I never really priced a new one because I needed it quickly and Bandit would have to build a new one.

 

[Canyonbc]

Thats an awesome price.

Low hours too.

34k i could see as a realistic price.

Thanks for the info.

Mike

 

[reachtreeservi]

Sounds like a pretty sweet set up.

If you dont mind me asking...how much did you pay for your set up and what condition - hours were on it.

Any idea what that set up cost brand new.

Thanks Scott,

Mike

I called the Bandit rep and asked about this unit. he said the 9 in. with a diesel motor was about 35,000.00 give or take , depending on different options.

He's been the rep for our area for years and said he has only sold 2 of these units.
The same chipper that's on this unit can be gotten for 14,000.00 used, in good condition , as a pull behind.

I asked if there was somewhere I could go to view one of the units in person and he said they were pretty much built on a custom order basis.

 

[Canyonbc]

I called the Bandit rep and asked about this unit. he said the 9 in. with a diesel motor was about 35,000.00 give or take , depending on different options.

He's been the rep for our area for years and said he has only sold 2 of these units.
The same chipper that's on this unit can be gotten for 14,000.00 used, in good condition , as a pull behind.

I asked if there was somewhere I could go to view one of the units in person and he said they were pretty much built on a custom order basis.

Thanks for the info.

14 K....does not seem to be a bad deal. Seems to be around 16K for a good one...here in Cali, then again i havent looked to hard.

Any idea what the brand new 90xp goes for...????

Thanks
Canyon

 

[reachtreeservi]

Thanks for the info.

14 K....does not seem to be a bad deal. Seems to be around 16K for a good one...here in Cali, then again i havent looked to hard.

Any idea what the brand new 90xp goes for...????

Thanks
Canyon

I think they are in the 24 to 26,000 neighborhood. The rep told me the price , but I can't remember exactly.

 

[John464]

I called the Bandit rep and asked about this unit. he said the 9 in. with a diesel motor was about 35,000.00 give or take , depending on different options.

He's been the rep for our area for years and said he has only sold 2 of these units.
The same chipper that's on this unit can be gotten for 14,000.00 used, in good condition , as a pull behind.

I asked if there was somewhere I could go to view one of the units in person and he said they were pretty much built on a custom order basis.

probably why he hasnt sold many is because you can get a new Bandit 250xp for $35k Nine inch chippers are too small. Requires too much de-limbing to get it too feed. With the time you waste having your ground guys de-limbing you would of been able to afford the 12". If a big limb can be dragged by a strong ground guy. That ground guy should be just be able to place in the feed wheels and go. Not stop and reach for a saw.

 

[STLfirewood]

John your right. But you have to look at the intended market. People like me with small business and no employees. Right now I use a 1-ton truck with a steel box to tow my 12inch chipper. If I had a set up like that I could chip into the box and carry the wood in the truck. It would save me a trip or bringing another truck and trailer to pick up wood. Also when you have a small business having a chip truck can be a waste. You have to keep paying insurance and a license fee for something that might sit a lot. But you are right if you have groundies and your wanting something fast that isn't the ticket. I would make one before I would spend 35k on one.

Scott

 

[John464]

Excellent point Scott. I always presume everyone here works with a few ground guys. I don't know how you guys do it. From the climbing, the brush dragging/chipping to the log loading(manually). Im getting tired just thinking about that. You deserve a lot of credit. Just be careful out there working alone.

 

[LNG24]

Used Chipper $14k
Used Dump Trailer $4,000 (estimated high)

Fabrication $10,000 (estimated REAL high)

Total Cost $28k

Just saved you $7,000 minimum!

 

[sticknstring]

Used Chipper $14k
Used Dump Trailer $4,000 (estimated high)

Fabrication $10,000 (estimated REAL high)

Total Cost $28k

Just saved you $7,000 minimum!

Yeah, Bandit is pricing themselves out of the market on these things. If you can buy the basic chipper for $14k. The combo is way out of line at $34K. There is really not too much to the rest of the unit. A longer frame, one more axle and a box with a cylinder under it. $20K is a lot for just that.

 

[STLfirewood]

Excellent point Scott. I always presume everyone here works with a few ground guys. I don't know how you guys do it. From the climbing, the brush dragging/chipping to the log loading(manually). Im getting tired just thinking about that. You deserve a lot of credit. Just be careful out there working alone.

I hire a climber when I need one. My father usually works with me. He's 60 but he gets it really good. I only so small easy jobs by myself. I always make sure I do things as safe as possiable. No tree is worth getting hurt for. If I have a lot of heavy loading I get the JD skid steer. Usually 'm working so far from home it's not worth the tow to use it.

 

[Canyonbc]

Yeah, Bandit is pricing themselves out of the market on these things. If you can buy the basic chipper for $14k. The combo is way out of line at $34K. There is really not too much to the rest of the unit. A longer frame, one more axle and a box with a cylinder under it. $20K is a lot for just that.

Well...i dont no if we are comparing apples to apples here. (maybe we are...sorry in advance)

Brand New -
9 inch chipper - 25 K (roughly)
Trailer - 5 k (is this right??)
Fabrication - 10k (roughly, is this right??)

= 40 K...and its already built and done for you.for 35 K.

Used -
Def. cheaper to go to used...but hey its always cheaper.

So i think it boils down to.
A. What fits you the best?
B. Do you have funds and want to go brand new?
C. Well i am not sure, lost my train of thought.

JMO

Canyon

 

[countryboypa31]

Used Chipper $14k
Used Dump Trailer $4,000 (estimated high)

Fabrication $10,000 (estimated REAL high)

Total Cost $28k

Just saved you $7,000 minimum!

Yeah you are comparing buying everything above used to buying the bandit setup brand new. If your going to compare you have to compare equally. I think people were saying that a used bandit model, was around 14-16k correct me if i'm wrong. So really your total cost of 28k is 12k more.

 

[Canyonbc]

Yeah you are comparing buying everything above used to buying the bandit setup brand new. If your going to compare you have to compare equally. I think people were saying that a used bandit model, was around 14-16k correct me if i'm wrong. So really your total cost of 28k is 12k more.

Ya i broke it down in a earlier post...comparing new first used.

 

[sticknstring]

Well...i dont no if we are comparing apples to apples here. (maybe we are...sorry in advance)

Brand New -
9 inch chipper - 25 K (roughly)
Trailer - 5 k (is this right??)
Fabrication - 10k (roughly, is this right??)

= 40 K...and its already built and done for you.for 35 K.

Used -
Def. cheaper to go to used...but hey its always cheaper.

So i think it boils down to.
A. What fits you the best?
B. Do you have funds and want to go brand new?
C. Well i am not sure, lost my train of thought.

JMO

Canyon

Sorry, I thought I saw in an earlier post that just the chipper would be $14K, didn't realize that was a used price. If the chipper is $25K new, then $35k isn't too bad for the dump combo.

Anyway, I really like mine, and am surprised more of these aren't being sold.

 

[Canyonbc]

Sorry, I thought I saw in an earlier post that just the chipper would be $14K, didn't realize that was a used price. If the chipper is $25K new, then $35k isn't too bad for the dump combo.

Anyway, I really like mine, and am surprised more of these aren't being sold.

Hey, 14K would be awesome...i would love that.

But i agree 35K, doesnt seem to bad cause it does seem to be a great set up for the small timer.

Good to here you really like it..

Canyon

 

[Slvrmple72]

This may change things for me. Found a place that will take limbs/brush instead of chips only. Not having to spend money renting chippers means that my bid amount profit will go more towards saving up for a new chipper but I do not think it will be this year unless things take off in spring and stay steady all summer. Cash is king :censored: financing! I have even thought about used chippers Morbark or Bandit but still have my heart set on the 9" chipbox combo. It would be the perfect setup for my business.

 

[Canyonbc]

This may change things for me. Found a place that will take limbs/brush instead of chips only. Not having to spend money renting chippers means that my bid amount profit will go more towards saving up for a new chipper but I do not think it will be this year unless things take off in spring and stay steady all summer. Cash is king :censored: financing! I have even thought about used chippers Morbark or Bandit but still have my heart set on the 9" chipbox combo. It would be the perfect setup for my business.

Ya i am there with ya.

Used 9'' Bandit for 14-15K is mighty appealing in my eyes though too.