Bandit 200XP vs Bandit 280XP
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 | Bandit 280XP | |
|---|---|---|
| Used price (observed) | $10,000–$15,800 | $28,900 (1 comp) |
| Category | disc chipper | disc chipper |
| Top documented risk | Hydraulic feed motor (high) | Hydraulic drive motor failure (medium) |
| Recall status | None found | None found |
| Our verdict | inspect | inspect |
| Full record | 200XP details → | 280XP details → |
The bottom line
Bandit 200XP: $10,000–$15,800 observed used across 2008 through 2015 machines. Biggest documented cost risk: the hydraulic feed motor, replaced twice inside a year on one filmed machine. Buy only after inspection.
Bandit 280XP: One observed listing at $28,900, a thin comp set. Biggest documented cost risk: Hydraulic drive motor failure. 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 · Bandit 280XP.