2026 Bandit Tree Equipment 280HD 

2025 Bandit Tree Equipment 280XP 

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!

Features May Include

• 55" diameter x 2" thick chipper disc
• (2) 20" wide horizontal feed wheels
• Hand crank swivel discharge
• Driven by (2) 63.9 CID hydraulic motors / chain
• Optional 32" wide feed wheels
• Standard hydraulic lift cylinder
• Optional hydraulic swivel discharge