My Chipper Arrived

Streyken · 5th May 2007, 02:42 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 · 5th May 2007, 02:51 PM

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

Streyken · 5th May 2007, 03:02 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.

Eric Frei · 5th May 2007, 06:08 PM

We'll want some pics you know.

Streyken · 5th May 2007, 06:13 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, 11:13 PM

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 · 6th May 2007, 07:44 AM

Eric Frei · 6th May 2007, 10:06 AM

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 · 6th May 2007, 10:44 AM

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.

Drouin Tree Service · 6th May 2007, 06:41 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 · 7th May 2007, 12:09 AM

Nice looking chipper!

Streyken · 13th May 2007, 12:08 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.

Drouin Tree Service · 13th May 2007, 05:41 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.

Jeff Darby · 13th May 2007, 06:43 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 · 2nd November 2007, 12:47 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 · 2nd November 2007, 08:22 AM

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

Streyken · 2nd November 2007, 08:44 AM

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

.

5th May 2007, 02:42 PM	#1
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	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.

5th May 2007, 03:02 PM	#3
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	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; 5th May 2007 at 03:04 PM. Reason: spelling

5th May 2007, 06:08 PM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	We'll want some pics you know. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

5th May 2007, 06:13 PM	#5
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	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.

6th May 2007, 07:44 AM	#7
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	A few pics __________________ 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, 02:51 PM	#2
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Streyken you need to pm TreeMachine he has a truckload of experience with Bandit and the model you've bought.

5th May 2007, 11:13 PM	#6
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	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.

6th May 2007, 10:06 AM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	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. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

6th May 2007, 10:44 AM	#9
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	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.

6th May 2007, 06:41 PM	#10
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	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 __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

7th May 2007, 12:09 AM	#11
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 307	Nice looking chipper!

13th May 2007, 12:08 PM	#12
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	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.

13th May 2007, 05:41 PM	#13
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	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. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

13th May 2007, 06:43 PM	#14
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	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. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

2nd November 2007, 12:47 AM	#15
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 955	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.

2nd November 2007, 08:22 AM	#16
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Re: My Chipper Arrived TM What brand is your chipper? Is it a 6" and if so hows it going??

2nd November 2007, 08:44 AM	#17
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	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; 2nd November 2007 at 09:24 AM.

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