Bandit 200XP vs Altec DC1317
Two used disc 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 200XP | Altec DC1317 | |
|---|---|---|
| Used price (observed) | $10,000–$15,800 | Priced by repair part (see page) |
| Category | disc chipper | disc chipper |
| Top documented risk | Hydraulic feed motor (high) | Feed-chute sliders (medium) |
| Recall status | None found | None found |
| Our verdict | inspect | inspect |
| Full record | 200XP details → | DC1317 details → |
The bottom line
Bandit 200XP: $10,000–$15,800 observed used across 2008 through 2015 machines. Biggest reported cost risk: the hydraulic feed motor, replaced twice inside a year on one filmed machine. Buy only after inspection.
Altec DC1317: Used pricing varies; see sources. Biggest reported 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 200XP · Altec DC1317.