{
 "name": "Chipper Risk: used-equipment price and failure-risk dataset",
 "license": "Free to use with attribution and a link to https://chipperrisk.com/",
 "generated": "2026-10-04",
 "recordCount": 24,
 "records": [
  {
   "slug": "bandit-150xp",
   "make": "Bandit",
   "model": "150XP",
   "category": "drum chipper",
   "priceLow": 7950,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 42200,
   "priceObservations": 3,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "$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.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/bandit-150xp/",
   "primarySource": "https://arboristsite.com/threads/brush-bandit-150.242234/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "bandit-200xp",
   "make": "Bandit",
   "model": "200XP",
   "category": "disc chipper",
   "priceLow": 10000,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 15800,
   "priceObservations": 3,
   "riskCount": 4,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "$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.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/bandit-200xp/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBgddTW8ssw"
  },
  {
   "slug": "bandit-250xp",
   "make": "Bandit",
   "model": "250XP",
   "category": "disc chipper",
   "priceLow": 2396,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 46000,
   "priceObservations": 2,
   "riskCount": 5,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "$2,396–$46,000 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: the feed roller bearing on the feed-motor side. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/bandit-250xp/",
   "primarySource": "https://arboristsite.com/threads/choosing-between-to-bandit-250xp-your-thoughts.255326/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "bandit-255xp",
   "make": "Bandit",
   "model": "255XP",
   "category": "disc chipper",
   "priceLow": 48800,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 48800,
   "priceObservations": 2,
   "riskCount": 5,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "One observed listing at $48,800, a thin comp set. Biggest documented cost risk: the NACD clutch (documented on Bandit chippers generally). Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/bandit-255xp/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM7AgwC1g0s"
  },
  {
   "slug": "bandit-280xp",
   "make": "Bandit",
   "model": "280XP",
   "category": "disc chipper",
   "priceLow": 28900,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 28900,
   "priceObservations": 1,
   "riskCount": 7,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "One observed listing at $28,900, a thin comp set. Biggest documented cost risk: Hydraulic drive motor failure. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/bandit-280xp/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSHTUVl5bac"
  },
  {
   "slug": "bandit-1890xp",
   "make": "Bandit",
   "model": "1890XP",
   "category": "drum chipper",
   "priceLow": 54900,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 54900,
   "priceObservations": 1,
   "riskCount": 5,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "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.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/bandit-1890xp/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1_-PHNU0W8"
  },
  {
   "slug": "vermeer-bc1000xl",
   "make": "Vermeer",
   "model": "BC1000XL",
   "category": "drum chipper",
   "priceLow": 1930,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 32900,
   "priceObservations": 10,
   "riskCount": 6,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "$1,930–$32,900 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: AutoFeed malfunction. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/vermeer-bc1000xl/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izJ_b1mwXH8"
  },
  {
   "slug": "vermeer-bc1500",
   "make": "Vermeer",
   "model": "BC1500",
   "category": "drum chipper",
   "priceLow": null,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": null,
   "priceObservations": 0,
   "riskCount": 4,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Used pricing varies; see sources. Biggest documented cost risk: SmartFeed relief-valve drift. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/vermeer-bc1500/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr_xfHjI1Ic"
  },
  {
   "slug": "altec-dc1317",
   "make": "Altec",
   "model": "DC1317",
   "category": "drum chipper",
   "priceLow": null,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": null,
   "priceObservations": 0,
   "riskCount": 7,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "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.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/altec-dc1317/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2baBBfqE2s"
  },
  {
   "slug": "vermeer-bc700xl",
   "make": "Vermeer",
   "model": "BC700XL",
   "category": "disc chipper",
   "priceLow": null,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": null,
   "priceObservations": 0,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Used pricing varies; see sources. Biggest documented cost risk: Anvil/knife wear. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/vermeer-bc700xl/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiVHm8Ay9Eo"
  },
  {
   "slug": "vermeer-bc900xl",
   "make": "Vermeer",
   "model": "BC900XL",
   "category": "wood chipper",
   "priceLow": 8100,
   "priceTypical": 19000,
   "priceHigh": 19500,
   "priceObservations": 3,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Vermeer BC900XL: documented feed-system and mechanical risks plus real market prices for used buyers.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/vermeer-bc900xl/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/vermeer/bc900xl/wood-chippers"
  },
  {
   "slug": "vermeer-ax19",
   "make": "Vermeer",
   "model": "AX19",
   "category": "wood chipper",
   "priceLow": 64900,
   "priceTypical": 95750,
   "priceHigh": 99000,
   "priceObservations": 3,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Vermeer AX19: documented feed-system and mechanical risks plus real market prices for used buyers.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/vermeer-ax19/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/vermeer/ax19/wood-chippers"
  },
  {
   "slug": "bandit-65xp",
   "make": "Bandit",
   "model": "65XP",
   "category": "wood chipper",
   "priceLow": 8700,
   "priceTypical": 16745,
   "priceHigh": 22660,
   "priceObservations": 4,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Bandit 65XP: documented feed-system and mechanical risks for used buyers.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/bandit-65xp/",
   "primarySource": "https://banditchippers.com/used-equipment/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "bandit-intimidator-12xp",
   "make": "Bandit",
   "model": "Intimidator 12XP",
   "category": "wood chipper",
   "priceLow": 44000,
   "priceTypical": 47700,
   "priceHigh": 71250,
   "priceObservations": 6,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Bandit Intimidator 12XP: documented feed-system and mechanical risks for used buyers.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/bandit-intimidator-12xp/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/bandit/intimidator-12xp/wood-chippers"
  },
  {
   "slug": "vermeer-bc1250",
   "make": "Vermeer",
   "model": "BC1250",
   "category": "drum chipper",
   "priceLow": 5000,
   "priceTypical": 15000,
   "priceHigh": 17850,
   "priceObservations": 4,
   "riskCount": 5,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "$5,000–$17,850 observed used across four 1992–2000 machines, with the 1998–2000 cluster sitting $14,900–$17,850. Biggest documented cost risk is the Vermeer AutoFeed control system. A drifted sensor can kill the main control board (board $850+, service call $350). Buy only after a feed-system test under load.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/vermeer-bc1250/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/vermeer/bc1250/wood-chippers"
  },
  {
   "slug": "vermeer-bc2000",
   "make": "Vermeer",
   "model": "BC2000",
   "category": "drum chipper",
   "priceLow": 34900,
   "priceTypical": 45000,
   "priceHigh": 54900,
   "priceObservations": 3,
   "riskCount": 5,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Dealer band $34,900–$54,900 used (a $1,050 auction unit is a bare/likely-non-running outlier). One of the two dealer listings states outright \"auto feed doesn't work\". The single best model-specific failure datapoint in this class. This is a 20-inch whole-tree machine: high caught-in energy, so test AutoFeed and every feed-stop control under load before buying.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/vermeer-bc2000/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/vermeer/bc2000/wood-chippers"
  },
  {
   "slug": "bandit-990xp",
   "make": "Bandit",
   "model": "990XP",
   "category": "drum chipper",
   "priceLow": 29900,
   "priceTypical": 31000,
   "priceHigh": 32900,
   "priceObservations": 2,
   "riskCount": 4,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Thin comp set: two 2014 units observed at $29,900 and $32,900 (plus several contact-for-price listings confirming an active market). Best-sourced risk is the drive clutch. Bandit's own guide warns a burnt-up clutch is not covered under warranty. Held as research pending a third priced comp.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/bandit-990xp/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/bandit/990xp/wood-chippers"
  },
  {
   "slug": "bandit-intimidator-15xp",
   "make": "Bandit",
   "model": "Intimidator 15XP",
   "category": "drum chipper",
   "priceLow": 62900,
   "priceTypical": 62900,
   "priceHigh": 62900,
   "priceObservations": 1,
   "riskCount": 4,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "One observed used comp: 2018, 2,000 hrs, $62,900. Bandit-family risks (clutch, knives, belts, radiator) are well-sourced from the OEM guide. Held as research. Single comp is not a range.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/bandit-intimidator-15xp/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/bandit/15xp/wood-chippers"
  },
  {
   "slug": "carlton-1712",
   "make": "Carlton",
   "model": "1712",
   "category": "disc chipper",
   "priceLow": 36000,
   "priceTypical": 36000,
   "priceHigh": 36000,
   "priceObservations": 1,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "One observed used comp: 2022, ~400 hrs, $36,000 (new-unit reference $75,420). Carlton-specific failure data is scarce, so the risk profile leans on disc-chipper class analogs, honestly labeled. Held as research pending more comps.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-11",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/carlton-1712/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/carlton/1712/wood-chippers"
  },
  {
   "slug": "carlton-1290",
   "make": "Carlton",
   "model": "1290",
   "category": "disc chipper",
   "priceLow": 43200,
   "priceTypical": 43200,
   "priceHigh": 43200,
   "priceObservations": 1,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "One observed used comp: 2023, $43,200, a higher-spec 54 hp gas unit that lists ABOVE the 40 hp new base at $39,863, so it is not \"typical used\". Disc-chipper class-level risks. Held as research pending more comps.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-11",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/carlton-1290/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/carlton/1290/wood-chippers"
  },
  {
   "slug": "rayco-rc1522g",
   "make": "Rayco",
   "model": "RC1522G",
   "category": "drum chipper",
   "priceLow": 49900,
   "priceTypical": 49900,
   "priceHigh": 49900,
   "priceObservations": 1,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "One observed used comp: 2017, 1,342 hrs, $49,900. Rayco chipper inventory is genuinely thin on the aggregators. Risks are drum-chipper class-level plus the single-infeed-roller design note (from the listing spec). Held as research.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-11",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/rayco-rc1522g/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/rayco/rc1522g/wood-chippers"
  },
  {
   "slug": "wallenstein-bx52s",
   "make": "Wallenstein",
   "model": "BX52S",
   "category": "wood chipper",
   "priceLow": 3350,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 3818,
   "priceObservations": 1,
   "riskCount": 4,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "$3,350–$3,818 new; biggest risk is chronic chute clogging and a narrower-than-advertised CAT 1 hitch fit. Inspect before buying.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-14",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/wallenstein-bx52s/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/nova-tractor-victory-tractor-bx52-chipper-experience.453007/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "echo-bear-cat-sc3206",
   "make": "Echo Bear Cat",
   "model": "SC3206",
   "category": "wood chipper",
   "priceLow": 310,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 515,
   "priceObservations": 2,
   "riskCount": 5,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "$310–$515 used/auction; biggest risk is a reported shear-pin blade failure throwing shrapnel. Inspect before buying.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-14",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/echo-bear-cat-sc3206/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/echo-bear-cat-sc3206"
  },
  {
   "slug": "morbark-2400",
   "make": "Morbark",
   "model": "2400",
   "category": "wood chipper",
   "priceLow": 25000,
   "priceTypical": 38000,
   "priceHigh": 39900,
   "priceObservations": 3,
   "riskCount": 5,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "$25,000–$39,900 used (avg ~$38,000); biggest risk is chronic discharge-chute clogging tied to knives, auto-feed, and seal wear. Inspect before buying.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-14",
   "url": "https://chipperrisk.com/chippers/morbark-2400/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.arboristsite.com/threads/morbark-2400.48857/"
  }
 ]
}