1996 Bandit 250

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We have been made aware of a local Bandit 250 that is for sale.

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As you can see, the Cummins Engine has been partially disassembled.

It seems the engine took on water.

The hr meter is reading 1,600hrs, & the machine looks to be in fair condition other than the engine.

The clutch feels good.


We have another 4bt if necessary, but there is a possibility the existing can be fixed. We have the means to do so.

What's it worth as is judging from the internet pictures?

Thank You.
 
I own a 1993 200 with a Gas Hercules motor I bought last year that needed some TLC also. I bought it for about $3500 and it ran. I dropped about another $1000 into it in new blades/anvil, metal work....

The 4BT should be a lot easier to find engine parts for than my old Herc though. I will add that I find the tongue weight to very light on my 93. I have a thread on here showing mine if you want to take a look at it.

http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threa...answer-all-my-annoying-questions.34498/page-4
 
Good find. Overall in good condition. Doesn't look like its been abused. Straight sheet metal, paint's still there, and hopefully the hour meter is true. Hard to put a value on it. If it was running I'd say anywhere north of 8 grand, and that's the low end. Current state I see it at half that. Don't forget to look over the wheel bearings and axle, or the bearings for the disk. Keep us posted.
 
My thought was $5k max, although I absolutely wouldn't sink that much in it.


Cheap enough and I might would consider it for making a PTO chipper for my tractor, although I'd prefer a drum.
 
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To me it's only worth somewhere in the neighborhood of 1500-2000.

It is either a machine that needs a new engine or a parts machine for someone. Don't think it's an easy sell for him. You should be able to pick up that machine for a price that will make it worth your while to fix it up.

In running shape it is probably worth between 6-8k.

Good luck.
 
If you do have to put the other motor on it; you'd better be damn sure it's right...that model motor was probably made in 12 versions that either won't fit or won't work in that application. Just be sure.
 
There's a similar vintage 200+ that someone took the 4bt out of on a local craigslist for $2300. Been for sale a while. Maybe that will give you some sort of reference.
 
I have (my first chipper/now a back up) a 1991 bandit 150 with 4 cylinder gas engine, 12" capacity. Bought it for $2000. Looks rough, runs great and really kicks butt. I can't part with it because it's a great backup machine. I think I've put about two grand total into it.

So, that chipper in question, $2500-$3000 as it is. It'll work out.


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craneguy1 said:
If you do have to put the other motor on it; you'd better be damn sure it's right...that model motor was probably made in 12 versions that either won't fit or won't work in that application. Just be sure.
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Yes there are: plus, they come in about every color under the rainbow too. [emoji41]
 
Cheaper the better. Depending on if you can fix motor. I see 8g min being put into that between reinforcing,paint, replacement wear items etc. and that's you doing the work. Top ide pay is 1600-1800 Hunnit, cash, the long bills were talking
 
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