Hand-Fed Chippers
Bandit hand-fed chippers set the bar that other manufacturers aspire to reach. Featuring the most diverse range of models in the industry, Bandit offers a choice of disc or drum style chippers with an array of features and options that make each unit safe to operate, highly productive, and easy to maintain.
Hand-Fed Chippers
Bandit hand-fed chippers set the bar that other manufacturers aspire to reach. Featuring the most diverse range of models in the industry, Bandit offers a choice of disc or drum style chippers with an array of features and options that make each unit safe to operate, highly productive, and easy to maintain.
Hand-Fed Chippers
Bandit hand-fed chippers set the bar that other manufacturers aspire to reach. Featuring the most diverse range of models in the industry, Bandit offers a choice of disc or drum style chippers with an array of features and options that make each unit safe to operate, highly productive, and easy to maintain.
Looking for the right chipper for you? Check out our Chipper Buyer’s Guide!
INTIMIDATOR™ 12XC
Capacity
Drum
The 12XC leads off the diverse line of drum-style chippers offered by Bandit. With a compact stature and appealing price, the Model 12XC is a viable option for those looking to add a 12” capacity chipper to their fleet. The 12XC is one of three 12” capacity drum-style chippers available and with a weight range of 4,400 – 4,800 pounds is the most compact drum-style model offered.
INTIMIDATOR™ 12XPC
Capacity
Drum
The Model 12XPC falls in the middle of the three 12” capacity drum-style chippers offered, and starts out the line of models equipped with the proven slide box feed system. The 12XPC can be equipped with gas and diesel engine options ranging from 49 to 84 horsepower. A powerful dual feed wheel system driven by high displacement hydraulic motors pulls and compresses material into the chipper.
INTIMIDATOR™ 12XP
Capacity
Drum
The Model 12XP is the largest of three 12” capacity drum-style chippers offered and is often preferred by those looking for the most productive solution in a 12” chipper. The 12XP features many of the same features found on the 12XPC, but available with larger engine options up to 145 horsepower, optional hydraulic winch and features a larger axle and tires as standard.
INTIMIDATOR™ 15XPC
Capacity
Drum
The Intimidator™ 15XPC combines features from the 12XP and 15XP making it a compact, yet highly productive 15″ capacity drum-style chipper. A good solution for those looking at a lighter weight chipper with the ability to process material up to 15″ in diameter. The unit comes equipped with the same 24″ diameter drum found on the 12XPC/12XP and features the same highly productive feed system equipped on the 15XP. All of these combinations make the 15XPC an excellent choice in the 15″ chipper class.
INTIMIDATOR™ 15XP
Capacity
Drum
The Intimidator™ 15XP is a dominating chipper in the 15-inch drum chipper category thanks to an unbeatable combination of performance, fuel economy and durability. It chips with an oversized 37″ diameter drum (largest in its class!) and features a large 17.75-inch by 18.5-inch throat opening to easily process big limbs, forked material and large trees. Dual feed wheels in Bandit’s Slide Box Feed System provide exceptional pulling power, making the Intimidator 15XP one of the most popular hand-fed chippers on the market.
INTIMIDATOR™ 18XP
Capacity
Drum
The Intimidator™ 18XP features the same feed system and diameter drum as the 15XP but in a larger capacity. The drum is also wider with a width of 22″ allowing this machine to process larger limbs and forked material. A large 20.55-inch high by 20.875-inch wide throat opening, 37-inch diameter drum, and Bandit’s Slide Box Feed System absolutely dominates everything else in the 18-inch chipper category. Great unit for tree services and municipalities looking for a larger capacity machine weighing under 10,000 pounds.
INTIMIDATOR™ 19XPC
Capacity
Drum
The Intimidator 19XPC is a step-up from the 18XP. Featuring the same drum as the 18XP, but what separates these two machines apart is the feed system. The top feed wheel is larger in diameter and is chain driven, along with the feed wheel motors doubling in size. These combinations give the 19XPC well over 10,000 pounds of pulling power (44% more than the 18XP). Forked material and whole trees are no match for this unit!
INTIMIDATOR™ 21XP
Capacity
Drum
The Intimidator 21XP is the largest hand-fed drum-style chipper offered with a massive 26.25 inch high x 24.25 inch wide chipper throat opening. WIth features like the Slide Box Feed System and engine options up to 350 horsepower, the 21XP is simply the ultimate hand-fed chipper. This machine has no problem processing large whole trees, and is designed for those specializing in large tree takedowns, or any projects requiring the highest levels of production and performance.
65XP
Capacity
Disc
The Model 65XP is the smallest of 8 disc-style chippers in the Bandit line up and has served as the mainstay brush chipper for both rental companies and tree service professionals. Compact in stature but big on performance, the Model 65XP features a wide throat opening that’s twice the size of most other chippers in the 6-inch category. A wide array of gas engines ranging from 25 to 37 horsepower are available to choose from.
75XP
Capacity
Disc
The Bandit Model 75XP offers the same features and options as the Model 65XP but with a feed wheel that pivots in the opposite direction. This feed wheel is in close proximity to the chipper disc further enhancing the performance of the feed system. Featuring a 7″ high x 12″ wide throat opening and a 29″ high x 42″ wide infeed the 75XP can easily handle limby material up to 7 inches in diameter.
90XP
Capacity
Disc
The Model 90XP is a 9″ capacity disc-style chipper and has a distinguished career serving tree care professionals, rental companies and municipalities needing a productive, cost-effective, light-weight chipper. Weighing approximately 4,000 pounds with a gas engine this unit is the perfect solution for those needing a compact and easy to tow machine with the capability to chip material up to 9″ in diameter.
200UC
Capacity
Disc
The Model 200UC is the smallest of three 12″ capacity disc-style chippers offered. Preferred mainly by utility line clearing contractors due to its light weight and ability to quickly process trimmings. Also a great choice for those wanting a 12″ chipping capacity on a compact platform. To keep the unit compact, engine options are limited to 84 horsepower and no winch option is available.
200XP
Capacity
Disc
As a mid-sized 12″ capacity disc-style chipper, The Model 200XP features most of the same features and options as the 200UC, but comes equipped with a thicker chipper disc and optional winch. In most instances we recommend either the 200UC or 250XP, but if you are looking for a 12″ disc chipper with winch and don’t feel like stepping up to the weight and price of a 250XP then this model is worth taking a look at.
250XP
Capacity
Disc
The Model 250XP is the ultimate 12″ capacity hand-fed disc-style chipper. It has been popular among tree services and municipalities ever since it was introduced in the early 90’s. Eventhough drum chippers continue to be an industry favorite, the Model 250XP is still preferred by many due to its powerful feed system, wide infeed hopper, powerful chip throwing velocity and overall ease of use. If you are interested in a highly productive disc-style chipper, we recommend demoing this unit, you will not be disappointed!
255XP
Capacity
Disc
The Bandit® Model 255XP was designed for customers involved in more traditional tree care work as well as occasional large tree takedowns, combining a single-axle design for maneuverability with impressive capabilities for processing large material. Featuring a 15-inch by 25-inch chipper throat opening and aggressive engine options, the Model 255XP has no problem chipping large limbs and trees quickly and efficiently.
280XP
Capacity
Disc
Bandit’s largest hand-fed disc-style chipper is designed for tree service professionals regularly involved in large tree takedowns. This 18-inch capacity chipper features a large 18.5-inch by 20-inch throat opening to easily accept multiple branches and whole trees. Using Bandit’s proven Slide Box Feed System, the Model 280XP has no problem pulling in big trees, crushing limby, forked branches, or processing multiple stems at once.
CHIPPER / CHIP BOX COMBINATION
Available as a 9″ capacity chipper, these specialty units are mounted on a 360 degree turntable with an 8.5 cubic yard dump box. Adding this model to your fleet will eliminate the need for a separate chip truck. Unit weighs approximately 8,000 pounds without any chips in the dump box.