Bandit 2550 or Carlton SP5014

[Wilson Tree Care]

Pulling the trigger on a new grinder within the next week,
looking for opinions on which one to buy?
Its between the bandit 2550 or carlton Sp5014,
both have the 44 hp kubota,4x4 and hydraulic grader blade,
looking for pros and cons between belt driven and hydrostatic cutter wheel.

Thanks,
Shaun

 

[DTS]

I've always owned rayco grinders and demoed the bandit 2550xp and ordered one soon after. I absolutely love it no belts to break easy to maintain and the revolution wheel and teeth Rock. I never owned or operated a Carlton so I can't comment on them. Only thing I regret is not getting the remote.

 

[welltree]

If you can swing it try the 2650 it is a beast at 65horse,I have always ran Rayco stumpers but last year picked up 1 2650 and 2 2890's and haven't looked back. They have had a few problems but time will tell if they are as durable as rayco