My Chipper Arrived

Streyken · 4th May 2007, 07:42 PM

Finally! All the paper work is done and it's now mine!

Been putting off getting one as long as possible, but I was turning down too much work, so I just got a small Bandit 65XL with the 35hp Wisconsin. At present I'm about three weeks behind - looking forward to trying to catch up.

Sean Freeman · 4th May 2007, 07:51 PM

Streyken you need to pm TreeMachine he has a truckload of experience with Bandit and the model you've bought.

Streyken · 4th May 2007, 08:02 PM

Good idea. I've seen a few posts of his regarding this model and some of the mods he's done - pretty cool. I went with the single roller because of one such post by TM and it was his endorsement, despite Bandit giving him the run around, that finally tipped the scale in favor of this model. That's class TM.

Ekka · 4th May 2007, 11:08 PM

We'll want some pics you know.

Streyken · 4th May 2007, 11:13 PM

I'll get some tomorrow (it's now 11:00 PM here). Bit of pricing first thing in the morning then off to try my new toy.

TrevMcRev · 5th May 2007, 04:13 AM

I had one of them too, but 31hp duetz diesel. Great little machine, reliable and economical to run.

Good luck with it. And yeah listen to TM, he knows these upside down.

Streyken · 5th May 2007, 12:44 PM

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Ekka · 5th May 2007, 03:06 PM

Yeah nice and shiny, black to match the ute too.

Nothing like new gear is there, you know there's no botched up repairs to find.

What's the capacity, 7"? Ideal for all those Doug fir branches.

Streyken · 5th May 2007, 03:44 PM

It's a 6" - Bandit chippers. I looked at the Vermeer, but I've tried a few these and that 6" X 6" opening along with 27hp was an exercise in frustration. I've talked to a number of people who have the Bandit and it seemed the way to go if I wanted a small machine. The family van has been relocated to outside parking now.

a_lopa · 5th May 2007, 11:41 PM

There a good machine,towed one around doing R.O.W for a while.Like any other bit of tree gear keeping it sharp makes all the difference

TreeCo · 6th May 2007, 05:09 AM

Nice looking chipper!

Streyken · 12th May 2007, 05:08 PM

Well, it's been a week and I just want to say that I love this machine! For what I need it for, it couldn't be a better fit. There is no comparison to the Vermeer, which if I had to use for a week I'd set on fire and collect the insurance.

Productivity is way up and I'm back-logged on jobs I wouldn't even touch before. Couldn't be more pleased.

a_lopa · 12th May 2007, 10:41 PM

Id like to get something similar one day for my own jobs where no need take big chipper,and to hire it out on a day/week rate.

JayD · 12th May 2007, 11:43 PM

Hi Streyken,
Nice chipper mate,mines the same size takes care of all the canopy and the rest is fire wood..2k day's nice times 5..drooling..look after it bud.

Tree Machine · 1st November 2007, 05:47 AM

Hey Streyken,

You've been all Summer with your machine. Tell us, now that she's all broken in, tell us more of the inside scoop.

I love the black. That's a beautiful machine.

shaggs · 1st November 2007, 01:22 PM

TM
What brand is your chipper? Is it a 6" and if so hows it going??

Streyken · 1st November 2007, 01:44 PM

Still lovin' it; probably one of the best decisions I've made. For the type of shop I run it's perfect. It's paid for itself at least twice over already (that's in the work it's done), but still has under 60 hours of running time! Just flipped the blades for the first time last week.

One of the spin-off effects I'm finding, is all the non clean-up work I'm getting

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4th May 2007, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 205	My Chipper Arrived Finally! All the paper work is done and it's now mine! Been putting off getting one as long as possible, but I was turning down too much work, so I just got a small Bandit 65XL with the 35hp Wisconsin. At present I'm about three weeks behind - looking forward to trying to catch up. __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

4th May 2007, 07:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,645	Streyken you need to pm TreeMachine he has a truckload of experience with Bandit and the model you've bought. __________________ Sean Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness. - Kahlil Gibran

4th May 2007, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 205	Good idea. I've seen a few posts of his regarding this model and some of the mods he's done - pretty cool. I went with the single roller because of one such post by TM and it was his endorsement, despite Bandit giving him the run around, that finally tipped the scale in favor of this model. That's class TM. __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden. Last edited by Streyken : 4th May 2007 at 08:04 PM. Reason: spelling

4th May 2007, 11:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	We'll want some pics you know. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

4th May 2007, 11:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 205	I'll get some tomorrow (it's now 11:00 PM here). Bit of pricing first thing in the morning then off to try my new toy. __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

5th May 2007, 04:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 730	I had one of them too, but 31hp duetz diesel. Great little machine, reliable and economical to run. Good luck with it. And yeah listen to TM, he knows these upside down. __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

5th May 2007, 12:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 205	A few pics chipper01.jpg chipper02.jpg chipper03.jpg chipper04.jpg __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

5th May 2007, 03:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Yeah nice and shiny, black to match the ute too. Nothing like new gear is there, you know there's no botched up repairs to find. What's the capacity, 7"? Ideal for all those Doug fir branches. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

5th May 2007, 03:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 205	It's a 6" - Bandit chippers. I looked at the Vermeer, but I've tried a few these and that 6" X 6" opening along with 27hp was an exercise in frustration. I've talked to a number of people who have the Bandit and it seemed the way to go if I wanted a small machine. The family van has been relocated to outside parking now. __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

5th May 2007, 11:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 866	There a good machine,towed one around doing R.O.W for a while.Like any other bit of tree gear keeping it sharp makes all the difference __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

6th May 2007, 05:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 262	Nice looking chipper!

12th May 2007, 05:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 205	Well, it's been a week and I just want to say that I love this machine! For what I need it for, it couldn't be a better fit. There is no comparison to the Vermeer, which if I had to use for a week I'd set on fire and collect the insurance. Productivity is way up and I'm back-logged on jobs I wouldn't even touch before. Couldn't be more pleased. __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

12th May 2007, 10:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 866	Id like to get something similar one day for my own jobs where no need take big chipper,and to hire it out on a day/week rate. __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

12th May 2007, 11:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
JayD Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 886	Chipper Hi Streyken, Nice chipper mate,mines the same size takes care of all the canopy and the rest is fire wood..2k day's nice times 5..drooling..look after it bud. __________________ Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory

1st November 2007, 05:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	6 month Chipper checkup Hey Streyken, You've been all Summer with your machine. Tell us, now that she's all broken in, tell us more of the inside scoop. I love the black. That's a beautiful machine.

1st November 2007, 01:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: My Chipper Arrived TM What brand is your chipper? Is it a 6" and if so hows it going??

1st November 2007, 01:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 205	Re: My Chipper Arrived Still lovin' it; probably one of the best decisions I've made. For the type of shop I run it's perfect. It's paid for itself at least twice over already (that's in the work it's done), but still has under 60 hours of running time! Just flipped the blades for the first time last week. One of the spin-off effects I'm finding, is all the non clean-up work I'm getting . __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden. Last edited by Streyken : 1st November 2007 at 02:24 PM.

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