Michael poor had his bandit 1990 modified from the factory with a platform on the front. The chute was extended.. Now keep in mind how heavy that would be to lift the chute if it got clogged. I belive they incorporated a lift line from the winch to do it.
Atleast it was on my 1890 when the seals blew on the lift/crush cylinder. It acted like my old 250. I hated taking it to work but the day it was rebuilt it was day and night difference! I've sharpened my feed wheels with a small grinder and get the tight areas with a carbide porting tool
That's true, but from my experience I think the time saved in between usually put you in the lead. Where it really shines is in the bigger knuckle boom. I got started on this by bluestone and Bob Montgomery They do huge trees in a hour by grabbing