Bandit 200XP’s any good?

I have used them, but never owned them. My understanding is that they’re a great chipper, a solid machine. I’ve long considered them to be the benchmark of 12” disc chippers, everything else is compared to them.
 
SeanRuel said:
Exactly, they are great machines. Only thing I didn't love was how hard logs kicked to the slide, an issue to be aware of on all angled disc chippers though
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I understand, I watched a few videos and also have a small disc now, I do know you are correct, but certainly hope they don’t “kick” too violently to the side, that could be bad
 
Anonymity said:
I understand, I watched a few videos and also have a small disc now, I do know you are correct, but certainly hope they don’t “kick” too violently to the side, that could be bad
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It's often the shape of the limb that causes that. A crook or bend going through the feed wheels will magnifying that movement at the tips of the limb.

You'll not only learn to recognize that before they go in the chipper but you'll also learn to stand on the curb side of the chipper out of harms way.
 
Jehinten said:
It's often the shape of the limb that causes that. A crook or bend going through the feed wheels will magnifying that movement at the tips of the limb.

You'll not only learn to recognize that before they go in the chipper but you'll also learn to stand on the curb side of the chipper out of harms way.
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Ya, I recognize it on my smaller chipper…I’m not worried about me it’s the “new guy” ;)
 
Mines like a '94 model. I've heard people call them the ak47 of chippers and I think it's accurate. I got it from a friend and former employer and we were just speculating that it has to have close to five figures in hours. Welds have cracked, the bend in the chute has been patched three times now ( wood wearing thru steel), I finally put the first clutch in a few months ago.
I bought a 250 xp here recently to upgrade/ replace but we still use the 200+ for now.
What motor does the one your looking at have?
Alot of the older ones had reliable, simple diesels. Mine is a brazilian Ford, but the Cummins, Perkins/cat, and John Deere also have a great reputation.
 
Z'sTrees said:
Mines like a '94 model. I've heard people call them the ak47 of chippers and I think it's accurate. I got it from a friend and former employer and we were just speculating that it has to have close to five figures in hours. Welds have cracked, the bend in the chute has been patched three times now ( wood wearing thru steel), I finally put the first clutch in a few months ago.
I bought a 250 xp here recently to upgrade/ replace but we still use the 200+ for now.
What motor does the one your looking at have?
Alot of the older ones had reliable, simple diesels. Mine is a brazilian Ford, but the Cummins, Perkins/cat, and John Deere also have a great reputation.
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Not sure what motor it is yet, but it’s a 145 hp gas engine
 
Anonymity said:
So what would you prefer 200xp or 990xp/12x?
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The 990/12XP. Once I started running the first one I never looked back. In my opinion, it processes material much more quickly. I believe the feed rate is either 20-30% higher, but I don’t remember the numbers any more. I also remember feeling that it was better at feeding brush, but I may be mistaken on that. Last time I ran a 200XP at all was six years ago, helping out a neighbor who had one in for a day.
 
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