Bandit 150XP vs Altec DC1317
Two used drum chipper options, compared on the numbers that decide it: used price, the failure that costs the most, and recall exposure. Every figure links back to its sourced record.
| Bandit 150XP | Altec DC1317 | |
|---|---|---|
| Used price (observed) | $7,950–$42,200 | Priced by repair part (see page) |
| Category | drum chipper | drum chipper |
| Top documented risk | Feed-system hydraulic motor (high) | Feed-chute sliders (medium) |
| Recall status | None found | None found |
| Our verdict | inspect | inspect |
| Full record | 150XP details → | DC1317 details → |
The bottom line
Bandit 150XP: $7,950–$42,200 observed used across 1995 through 2013 machines. Biggest documented cost risk: the feed-system hydraulic motor, replaced twice inside a year on one filmed machine. Buy only after inspection.
Altec DC1317: Used pricing varies; see sources. Biggest documented cost risk: radiator damage from jackknifing the tow, about $1,300 plus shipping from Altec. Buy only after inspection.
Both records show every price, failure mode and recall check with the source. Open the full record for the inspection checklist before you buy: Bandit 150XP · Altec DC1317.