Bandit 18" intimidator

TreeCo · 4th January 2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeCo

That Intimidator looks to have a much smaller infeed chute and feed rollers than the one I had.

Was it an early model?

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Originally Posted by Ekka

On top? Do have pics, maybe yours are different.

In the second or third post in this thread I mentioned that 1890 in the video is not like the one I owned. Mine was a 1998 model and the news ones are even bigger.

Ekka · 4th January 2008, 04:36 AM

Hmmm, something fishy going on then. Need some USA pics and sizes ... maybe we're getting some redneck version.

shaggs · 5th January 2008, 02:13 PM

Trev,
would you say that with the vermeer 1800 has the same "pull" capacity as the 18" bandits even when the lift n crush is used??
What does the vermeer rely on to pull the rollers together? hydraulcs, springs? and it it adjustable??
Cheers, only seen them used not used one myself.

TrevMcRev · 6th January 2008, 02:05 AM

Not too sure about diff in "pull"....
Mine needs some tuning of the hydraulics at the moment, not pulling as good as it should.

The vertical rollers are brought together by 2 big springs, does the job, keeps it simple, gives enough force that they pull rather than spin on material yet they open up and say ahhhh at the first sniff of a big log coming their way.

Trev

shaggs · 6th January 2008, 03:46 PM

Sounds good Trev.
What size motor is in it??
That thang would fil the truck pretty fast eh??

TrevMcRev · 6th January 2008, 09:28 PM

110hp Turbo Perkins job. Yes truck bin really is a bit small, some thing with a massive bin that will get you through most days would be nice, we often fill it during the day and need to empty to continue work. We offload mulch too schools alot but its a strugglee right now with school holidays...

Big new rig would be nice but $$$$$$

Ekka · 6th January 2008, 09:51 PM

The new ones are 170hp turbos, fed the older and the newer, pay the extra for the HP is my advice.

shaggs · 7th January 2008, 01:39 AM

Is that the only difference or do they beef up other areas as well???

TrevMcRev · 8th January 2008, 03:24 AM

Dont think theres much else real different, but cant confirm....

When i got mine (2nd hand) the 170hp had just come out. Anew one wasnt an option for me at the time and would have cost as extra $45K

I'm happy with what this one does as with our work being a mix of small/medium/large removals and just as much pruning work it plenty capable and still under utilised. For Double the price i dont think the 170hp would have earned that back. In my case anyway. If your about flat out block clearing and dropping trees in paddocks and can always get the chipper right up to the tree and have a loader to feed it, then great.

Most of the time we are carting parts out from the back yard, down the side of the house, through a 30" gate, out the driveway, to the street, to the chipper. Could have stuffed it through the ol 6"

Ekka · 8th January 2008, 05:49 AM

Mate, I'm getting to the stage of not wanting jobs where I cant get the Kanga in.

It's ridiculous to hump in this heat when you got one of those machines to do it.

shaggs · 9th January 2008, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

It's ridiculous to hump in this heat when you got one of those machines to do it.

Well, you should be moving branches rather than that other thing you're doin'!!!

newguy18 · 9th January 2008, 10:41 AM

Do you want a machine to do it for you?a robot?
I think I'm gonna get crafty one day and build my chipper.I know i can build a stump grinder that wouldn't be to difficult but a chipper hmmm I want lets see a 302 or 351 ford engine with a 4 barrel.Basically a chipper that will take anything[and hopfully not anyone]that goes through it.

DBS · 15th January 2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

Basically a chipper that will take anything[and hopfully not anyone]that goes through it.

V8 SnowBlower anyone????

newguy18 · 15th January 2008, 06:12 PM

Sweet is that yours?what engine is that?

DBS · 15th January 2008, 08:42 PM

Nope not mine..

V8 Snowthrower

-Daryl

shaggs · 15th January 2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DBS

V8 SnowBlower anyone????

That bloke would need a good set of earmuffs!!

Ekka · 15th January 2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

4th January 2008, 04:36 AM	#27 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: Bandit 18" intimidator Hmmm, something fishy going on then. Need some USA pics and sizes ... maybe we're getting some redneck version. __________________ 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 \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

5th January 2008, 02:13 PM	#28 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: Bandit 18" intimidator Trev, would you say that with the vermeer 1800 has the same "pull" capacity as the 18" bandits even when the lift n crush is used?? What does the vermeer rely on to pull the rollers together? hydraulcs, springs? and it it adjustable?? Cheers, only seen them used not used one myself.

6th January 2008, 02:05 AM	#29 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 734	Re: Bandit 18" intimidator Not too sure about diff in "pull".... Mine needs some tuning of the hydraulics at the moment, not pulling as good as it should. The vertical rollers are brought together by 2 big springs, does the job, keeps it simple, gives enough force that they pull rather than spin on material yet they open up and say ahhhh at the first sniff of a big log coming their way. Trev __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

6th January 2008, 03:46 PM	#30 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: Bandit 18" intimidator Sounds good Trev. What size motor is in it?? That thang would fil the truck pretty fast eh??

6th January 2008, 09:28 PM	#31 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 734	Re: Bandit 18" intimidator 110hp Turbo Perkins job. Yes truck bin really is a bit small, some thing with a massive bin that will get you through most days would be nice, we often fill it during the day and need to empty to continue work. We offload mulch too schools alot but its a strugglee right now with school holidays... Big new rig would be nice but $$$$$$ __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

6th January 2008, 09:51 PM	#32 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: Bandit 18" intimidator The new ones are 170hp turbos, fed the older and the newer, pay the extra for the HP is my advice. __________________ 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 \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

7th January 2008, 01:39 AM	#33 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: Bandit 18" intimidator Is that the only difference or do they beef up other areas as well???

8th January 2008, 03:24 AM	#34 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 734	Re: Bandit 18" intimidator Dont think theres much else real different, but cant confirm.... When i got mine (2nd hand) the 170hp had just come out. Anew one wasnt an option for me at the time and would have cost as extra $45K I'm happy with what this one does as with our work being a mix of small/medium/large removals and just as much pruning work it plenty capable and still under utilised. For Double the price i dont think the 170hp would have earned that back. In my case anyway. If your about flat out block clearing and dropping trees in paddocks and can always get the chipper right up to the tree and have a loader to feed it, then great. Most of the time we are carting parts out from the back yard, down the side of the house, through a 30" gate, out the driveway, to the street, to the chipper. Could have stuffed it through the ol 6" __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

8th January 2008, 05:49 AM	#35 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: Bandit 18" intimidator Mate, I'm getting to the stage of not wanting jobs where I cant get the Kanga in. It's ridiculous to hump in this heat when you got one of those machines to do it. __________________ 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 \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

9th January 2008, 10:41 AM	#37 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,682	Re: Bandit 18" intimidator Do you want a machine to do it for you?a robot? I think I'm gonna get crafty one day and build my chipper.I know i can build a stump grinder that wouldn't be to difficult but a chipper hmmm I want lets see a 302 or 351 ford engine with a 4 barrel.Basically a chipper that will take anything[and hopfully not anyone]that goes through it. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

15th January 2008, 06:12 PM	#39 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,682	Re: Bandit 18" intimidator Sweet is that yours?what engine is that? __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

15th January 2008, 08:42 PM	#40 (permalink)
DBS Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT USA Posts: 205	Re: Bandit 18" intimidator Nope not mine.. V8 Snowthrower -Daryl __________________ Stihl MS 200T Stihl MS 361