Bandit 200XP vs Vermeer BC700XL
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 | Vermeer BC700XL | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Anvil/knife wear (medium) |
| Recall status | None found | None found |
| Our verdict | inspect | inspect |
| Full record | 200XP details → | BC700XL 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.
Vermeer BC700XL: Used pricing varies; see sources. Biggest documented cost risk: Anvil/knife wear. 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 · Vermeer BC700XL.