Altec chippers

[Cleancutfl]

Looking to buy used chipper, I’ve been looking at altec dc1217 and altec drm 1217 , trying to find out how they hold up , how many hours they usually run for etc

 

[CaPowell]

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Did you ever find out anything?

I'm looking at a 2010 CFD1217. I've only ever used Vermeer and have no familiarity with Altec chippers. Anyone know if they are any good?

I appreciate the help!

 

[Trevor Balgavy]

I don't have a ton of knowledge on the DRM 1217 but the DC1217 is essentially a Woodchuck Hyroller 1200 which is almost a carbon copy of a Bandit 150/200. I wouldn't be afraid of a Woodchuck or Altec especially when you consider they're usually priced quite a bit cheaper.

 

[CaPowell]

I don't have a ton of knowledge on the DRM 1217 but the DC1217 is essentially a Woodchuck Hyroller 1200 which is almost a carbon copy of a Bandit 150/200. I wouldn't be afraid of a Woodchuck or Altec especially when you consider they're usually priced quite a bit cheaper.

Thank you for responding, Trevor. Next question: if cost wasn't too different, which would you choose, the 2010 Altec or a 2012 Vermeer BC1000 XL?

The salesman said he prefers the altec because it has a more simple design and doesn't rely on electrical components as much as the vermeer. That sounds appealing to me, but maybe he just needs to sell some altecs...

 

[Trevor Balgavy]

Personally, I would go with the Altec, they're super simple. The only thing the Vermeer has going for it, in my opinion, is the dealer network. Both are good machines for the price point but it's hard to beat simplicity especially in something that shakes and vibrates as hard as a chipper does. That environment doesn't lend itself well to extra electronics.