Bandit Intimidator 18XP drum style wood chipper. Performance above the well liked Bandit 990XP Chippers. More horsepower and a larger opening and an included winch. Rent this 18XP chipper and keep the whole crew busy feeding this chipper with branches and limbs up to 18". Sometimes referred to as a wood shredder, branch shredder, wood chipper, branch chipper, wood chipper recycler, brush shredder, 18 in woodchipper, 18 chiper, wood mulcher chipper or 18in tree grinder.
FAQ
When should I choose the Bandit 18XP over a smaller brush chipper?+
This 125 HP industrial drum chipper is built for commercial tree services, storm cleanup, and high-volume land clearing operations. This is commonly used for: disposing of whole trees and heavy tops; chipping limbs between 4 and 15 inches without heavy chainsaw pre-cutting; pulling awkward logs to the hopper using the 200-foot winch; feeding broad branch crotches; clearing utility right-of-ways quickly. If you only need to clear small branches under 6 inches or need to maneuver through residential backyard gates, a smaller compact chipper is easier to tow and position.
What size material can this wood chipper handle?+
The Bandit 18XP has a maximum rated opening capacity of 18 inches, with an optimal recommended limb diameter between 4 and 15 inches. Feeding within the recommended range keeps the 100-foot-per-minute feed system moving continuously and prevents engine lugging. Logs near the full 18-inch maximum should be fed smoothly one at a time.
What type of vehicle do I need to tow this chipper?+
The chipper weighs approximately 9,700 lbs and requires a minimum of an F-350 or equivalent 1-ton truck equipped with an electric brake controller. Your tow vehicle must have a properly rated Class IV or Class V receiver hitch and a 2-5/16-inch ball. If you do not have a qualified tow vehicle, Gap Power offers direct jobsite delivery.
How does the included hydraulic winch assist on the jobsite?+
The mounted hydraulic winch comes with a 200-foot, 5/16-inch rope designed to drag heavy limbs and whole tree sections straight to the infeed chute. This saves substantial crew labor and back strain by pulling large materials from woods, ravines, or lawns without having to manually carry or stage them. It also allows you to process larger branching sections with less trimming.
What fuel does the machine use, and do I need to return it full?+
The Bandit 18XP is powered by a 125 HP John Deere diesel engine. The machine leaves the yard full of diesel, and Gap Power refills it upon return, billing your account at the current local diesel pump rate. You do not need to stop and refill the tank before returning the unit.
What are the site access and ground requirements for this machine?+
At nearly 10,000 lbs, this unit must be parked on firm, level ground with adequate clearance for your tow vehicle to maneuver. Avoid soft lawns or saturated soil where heavy axles can sink or cause ruts, and always chock the wheels securely before unhitching. Position the machine so the adjustable discharge chute points safely into an open area or chip truck body away from homes, traffic, and bystanders.
What materials should never be fed into the chipper?+
Never run root balls, dirty logs with embedded gravel, construction lumber with nails or screws, or fencing through the drum. Foreign metal and soil will quickly dull or chip the drum knives, risking severe internal machine damage and costly downtime.
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Spec Sheet Bandit 1390XP Chipper
