# Bandit Intimidator 990XP Used Price & Common Problems | Chipper Risk

> Bandit Intimidator 990XP: used $29,900 to $32,900. Documented problems: drive clutch (PTO) and chipper knives / anvil. OEM part prices and what to inspect before you buy.

**Verdict:** inspect

Thin comp set: two 2014 units observed at $29,900 and $32,900 (plus several contact-for-price listings confirming an active market). Best-sourced risk is the drive clutch. Bandit's own guide warns a burnt-up clutch is not covered under warranty. Held as research pending a third priced comp.

**Observed used price:** $29,900–$32,900

**Documented failure risks:**
- Drive clutch (PTO): Bandit OEM guide: "If not adjusted correctly, the clutch will slip under a load, causing feed problems. A BURNT-UP CLUTCH IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY!" Bandit-family: an owner reported a 19XPC "only 1.5 years old and already going on its third clutch." Verify clutch engagement under load.
- Chipper knives / anvil: Bandit guide: dull knives increase the power required to chip and increase machine vibration; torque hardware to spec (70–80 ft-lb for 1/2", 180 ft-lb for 5/8") and replace hardware every 4–5 knife rotations.
- Hydraulic feed / slide box: Bandit guide: the slide box must move freely or the feed system will not operate correctly; check hydraulic valve cartridges for debris. This unit has AutoFeed + a hydraulic crush cylinder, test both under load.
- Lift-cylinder failure (~250 hrs) + cold feed-wheel sticking: A 990XP owner had the feed lift cylinder fail early: "at 250hrs the samething started happening. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the lift cylinder and got a $700 bill... the feed wheels get stuck when feeding branches in especially when it's cold." Budget ~$700 for the cylinder and expect cold-weather feed sticking.

## Sources
- [Bandit 990XP used listings](https://www.machinio.com/bandit/990xp/wood-chippers) (accessed 2026-09-11)
- [Bandit Chipper Troubleshooting Guide (OEM-dealer)](https://bobcatofnorthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BANDIT-TROUBLESHOOT-GUIDE.pdf) — "If not adjusted correctly, the clutch will slip under a load, causing feed problems. A BURNT-UP CLUTCH IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY!" (accessed 2026-09-11)
- [Hazards of Wood Chippers (SHIB 04-16-2008)](https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/shib041608.pdf) — "Approximately 78% of the fatal chipper incidents involved the worker being drawn into the chipper." (accessed 2026-09-11)
- [Bandit 990XP lift cylinder + cold feed sticking](https://arboristsite.com/threads/bandit-1390xp-bad-lift-cylinder.244005/) — "I just had the same problem with my 990xp, at 250hrs the samething started happening. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the lift cylinder and got a $700 bill... I notice too that the feed wheels get stuck when feeding branches in especially when it's cold." (accessed 2026-09-12)
- [Drum knife 912-3001-47 (M990 platform): $70.00](https://modernequipmentparts.com/912-3001-47-knife-5-8-x-5-1-2-x-9-dbe-for-m990-1090-1390-1/) — "912-3001-47, "Knife, 5/8 X 5-1/2 X 9 DBE For M990/1090/1390", $70.00 — retailer names the M990/990 drum platform (not the literal "990XP" string)." (accessed 2026-09-12)

_Last verified 2026-09-12. Source: Chipper Risk — https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/bandit-990xp/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._