Bandit 150XP vs Bandit 1890XP
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 | Bandit 1890XP | |
|---|---|---|
| Used price (observed) | $7,950–$42,200 | $54,900 (1 comp) |
| Category | drum chipper | drum chipper |
| Top documented risk | Feed-system hydraulic motor (high) | Twin-disc clutch and throwout bearing (high) |
| Recall status | None found | None found |
| Our verdict | inspect | inspect |
| Full record | 150XP details → | 1890XP 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.
Bandit 1890XP: 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.
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 · Bandit 1890XP.