Bandit’s largest hand-fed disc-style chipper is designed for tree service professionals regularly involved in large tree take downs. This 18-inch capacity chipper features a large 18.5-inch by 20-inch throat opening to easily accept multiple branches and whole trees. Using Bandit’s proven Slide Box Feed System, the Model 280HD has no problem pulling in big trees, crushing limby, forked branches, or processing multiple stems at once.
Engine options currently include a Caterpillar 174 or 275 or John Deere 173 horsepower engine. The 280HD can be configured with a variety of options including a winch. HD infeed, radio remote control, and more!
18 in
45.72 cm
20.50 in x 18 in
52.07 cm x 52.07 cm
88 in
223.52 cm
114 in
289.56 cm
224 in (Open), 194 in (Closed)
568.96 cm (Open), 492.76 cm (Closed)
14,000 - 16,000 lbs.
6350 kg
100 ft/min
30.48 m/min
60 gallon
227 liter
32 gallon
121.13 liter