Bandit Whole Tree Chipper
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Why Buy a Bandit Whole Tree Chipper?
Bandit Industries began manufacturing whole tree chippers in 1988 and introduced one of the first large-capacity track-mounted chippers. These machines are designed to process large-diameter trees efficiently using less horsepower and fuel.
Typical uses:
- Biomass production (fuel chips)
- Land clearing
- Right-of-way clearing
- Logging operations
- Tree service companies
Capacity range:
22-inch to 36-inch material.
Disc vs. Drum Chippers
1. Disc-Style Chippers
Trelan by Bandit disc chippers cut wood at an angle with the grain.
Advantages
- Require less horsepower for large logs
- Lower vibration and fuel use
- Very high chip discharge velocity
- Can fully pack chip trailers
- Produce consistent chips (¾″–1⅛″)
The cutting action is similar to whittling wood.
2. Drum-Style Chippers
Bandit drum chippers use reinforced heavy-duty drums and come with a 5-year “GUTS” warranty on fabricated drum/feed components.
Advantages
- Feed system tightly coupled with the drum
- Better at collapsing limbs and branches
- Larger throat openings
- Handles fibrous material and tree tops better
- Processes more material at once
Construction materials
- AR400 steel
- T1 steel
- Reinforced drum skins and internal baffles
Additional Information
Feed System Design
Bandit chippers use a slide box feed system that lets the top feed wheel move vertically, applying direct crushing pressure.
Key features
- Chain-driven top feed wheels
- Powerful hydraulic motors
- High torque pulling power
- Dual feed wheels (top and bottom)
- Optional side-mounted vertical feed wheels on some models
This system allows operators to feed large whole trees with minimal hang-ups.
Infeed Conveyor Option
Available on all models.
Benefits:
- Helps feed brush piles and short pieces
- Adds pulling power
Sloped design makes feeding whole trees easier
Drum Airflow & Power Slot
Bandit drum chippers include a power slot that:
- Prevents vacuum inside the drum housing
- Improves chip flow
- Helps prevent discharge plugging
- Allows debris to fall out during shutdown
Knife Options
Two knife mounting systems:
Bolt-in knives
- Easier maintenance
- Used when chip size doesn’t need to be exact
Babbitted knives
- Used when precise chip size is required (pulp/paper mills)
- Chip sizes available:
- ⅝”
- ¾”
- ⅞”
- 1″
Auto Feed System
All machines include reversing Auto Feed which:
- Automatically stops or reverses feed if engine RPM drops
- Prevents plugging
- Improves fuel efficiency
- Extends knife life
- Improves chip quality
Chip Screen / Card Breaker System
Available on several models.
Purpose:
- Prevent oversized chips
- Break chips as they enter the discharge chute
Improve uniform chip quality
Chip Size Options
Standard Drum
Produces:
- ⅝”
- ¾”
- ⅞”
- 1″
Microchip Drum
Available on models 2590, 3090, and 3590
Features:
- ¼” microchips
- Four cuts per revolution
- Can switch between standard chips and microchips by removing half the knives
Loader Options
Kesla Loader
Kesla loaders available on select models.
- Controlled by radio remote
Rotobec Cab & Loader
Rotobec loader system with:
- Grapple rotator
- Heavy-duty turntable
- Enclosed operator cab
- Joystick controls
Ideal for operations without a separate loader machine.
Bandit whole tree chippers are designed for high-volume wood processing, with choices between disc or drum cutting systems, powerful feed mechanisms, customizable chip sizes, and optional loaders for efficient logging and biomass operations.
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