The Bandit Industries® Model 280XP Towable Disc-Style Hand-Fed Chipper is Bandit’s largest hand-fed disc-style chipper, built for tree service professionals who regularly handle large tree removals and heavy wood-processing work. With an 18-inch material capacity, a large throat opening, and Bandit’s proven Slide Box Feed System, it is designed to pull in big trees, crush limby or forked branches, and process multiple stems with confidence. Strong feed power, large-disc performance, and flexible option availability make the 280XP a powerful solution for demanding chipping applications.

Key Highlights
• Bandit’s largest hand-fed disc-style chipper for demanding tree service applications
• Built for professionals regularly involved in large tree take-downs and heavy wood processing
• 18-inch material capacity supports high-volume, large-diameter chipping
• Large throat opening measures 18 inches by 20 1/2 inches for feeding whole trees, multiple branches, and bulky material
• Bandit’s proven Slide Box Feed System delivers strong feeding performance in demanding conditions
• Effectively pulls in big trees, crushes limby and forked branches, and processes multiple stems at once
• Equipped with a 55-inch-diameter by 2-inch-thick chipper disc for powerful disc-style chipping performance
• Features two 20-inch-wide horizontal feed wheels for aggressive material handling
• Feed system is driven by two 63.9 CID hydraulic motors with chain drive
• Standard hydraulic lift cylinder helps compress and control material for easier feeding
• Hand-crank swivel discharge allows flexible chip placement
• Optional hydraulic swivel discharge is available for added operating convenience
• Optional 32-inch-wide feed wheels are available for greater feeding capability
• Available with Caterpillar 275-horsepower or John Deere 173-horsepower engine options
• Can be configured with a variety of options including a hydraulic winch, heavy-duty infeed, and radio remote control
• Designed for operators who need maximum hand-fed disc-chipper capacity, strong feed force, and serious tree-processing capability