# Bandit 1890XP Used Price & Common Problems | Chipper Risk

> Bandit 1890XP: one used listing at $54,900. Documented problems: pilot bearing and knives and anvil. OEM part prices and what to inspect before you buy.

**Verdict:** inspect

One observed listing at $54,900, a thin comp set. Biggest documented cost risk: twin-disc clutch and throwout bearing wear, which pulls the pilot bearing job in with it. Buy only after inspection.

**Observed used price:** $54,900–$54,900

**Documented failure risks:**
- Twin-disc clutch and throwout bearing: Twin-disc clutch and throwout bearing wear is the central failure point in the one filmed 1890XP repair: the owner measured clearance out of spec before committing to the job, and notes that throwout bearings will pop when they let go.
- Pilot bearing: Pilot bearing replacement comes with the same clutch job, since the belt and clutch housing have to come off before the pilot bearing can come out, so budget the two together rather than as separate visits.
- Diesel power unit head gasket: A head-gasket job on the diesel power unit was done in the same service window as the clutch work on that machine, which suggests clutch and top-end engine work can cluster rather than arrive as isolated failures.
- Knives and anvil: Replacing knives without also servicing the anvil is called out as a way to invite major damage and costly repairs, so treat anvil condition as part of every knife change.
- Frame cracks under the machine's weight: The 1890 is a heavy unit on a comparatively light frame, and owners report frame cracking: "the first thing you need to check and very carefully is the frame, it will crack... That is a very heavy unit on a not so heavy frame that's why it cracks." Pressure-wash and inspect the frame thoroughly on any used 1890XP; also check feed-wheel teeth/bearings for winch abuse.

## Sources
- [youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1_-PHNU0W8) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-aFdBKgd0M) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [machinio.com](https://www.machinio.com/listings/106872029-2011-bandit-1890xp-in-wayne-mi) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [machinio.com](https://www.machinio.com/listings/235244-bandit-1890xp-wood-chipper) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [r.jina.ai](https://r.jina.ai/https://www.machinio.com/bandit/1890xp/wood-chippers) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [Top Notch Tree Care on Bandit Chipper Maintenance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06C37KTq7Tg) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [Changing Blades & Maintenance on a Bandit Chipper](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrxt8S_e0lE) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [Bandit 1890 frame cracking (5k hrs thread)](https://arboristsite.com/threads/bandit-1890-with-5k-hrs.251730/) — "I have one like that the first thing you need to check and very carefully is the frame, it will crack. You need to pressure wash it if dirty so you can find the cracks. That is a very heavy unit on a not so heavy frame that's why it cracks." (accessed 2026-09-12)
- [Compatible chipper knife 451-BAN-1050562|3 (1890XP): $89.21 (aftermarket)](https://americancuttingedge.com/bandit-model-1890xp-compatible-brush-chipper-knife-451-ban-1050562-3) — "451-BAN-1050562|3, "Bandit Model 1890XP Compatible Brush Chipper Knife", $89.21 each — aftermarket Modified A8 steel (not genuine OEM)." (accessed 2026-09-12)

_Last verified 2026-09-12. Source: Chipper Risk — https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/bandit-1890xp/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._