Bandit Industries Model 2290 Track Whole Tree Chipper Adds Mobility to Land Clearing Operations
REMUS, Mich.-Building on the success of its towable Model 2290 whole tree chipper, Bandit Industries has announced the Model 2290 Track-a major new addition to the company’s already extensive line of self-propelled whole tree chippers and grinders.
”The Model 2290 Track is an extremely versatile chipper that will excel in most every type of land clearing operation,” said Bandit Industries President Jerry Morey. “Its smaller size makes it particularly useful in situations with spongy ground or steep inclines, where towable chippers may not be a viable option. “
”The Model 2290 Track is an extremely versatile chipper that will excel in most every type of land clearing operation,” said Bandit Industries President Jerry Morey. “Its smaller size makes it particularly useful in situations with spongy ground or steep inclines, where towable chippers may not be a viable option. “
Driving the 2290 Track is a Caterpillar 315L undercarriage, featuring a track shoe width of 600 millimeters and an approximate ground pressure of 6.3 pounds per square inch. A larger Caterpillar 320L undercarriage is optional.
“The two CAT undercarriages, offered along with powerful drive systems, provide this machine with exceptional power, great floatation and good maneuverability,” said Morey.
Despite its compact size, the Model 2290 Track offers a 20-inch diameter capacity with a 30″ weld on tray as standard equipment. An optional 5 ½’ infeed conveyor can be ordered to assist with loading piles of brush or shorter logs. The 2290 track features a large 24.5 x 26.25-inch chipper opening, a high-capacity stationary discharge system, and a variety of engines featuring as much as 440 horsepower. In this configuration, the 2290 Track can produce over 50 tons of chips per hour.
“The 2290 Track is especially appealing to land clearing contractors who are developing lots for houses, where some trees are being left on-site,” said Morey. “For the road and right-of-way clearing and maintenance contractors, the powerful feed system makes it an ideal machine for chipping trees, tops and brush from regrowth under power lines and along highways, where terrain is often sloped and soggy.”
“Loggers are also seeing the advantage of having a self-propelled whole tree chipper compared to a towable unit,” said Bandit Industries Large Equipment Sales Manager Travis Lint. “They find it easier to position the self-propelled chipper on a landing, and it’s almost a must for those loggers working in soft, hilly terrain.”
As with Bandit’s entire line of whole tree chippers, the Model 2290 Track offers a wide range of options on everything from horsepower levels to infeed length, allowing for plenty of customization. Built-in loaders are a common addition, featuring backhoe-style units with a lift capacity of 1,750 pounds and a reach of 112 inches. The loader utilizes a continuous rotation grapple with a swing of 360 degrees, all operated from a comfortable operator’s cab featuring electric-over-hydraulic joystick controls.
Another popular feature for Bandit’s line of self-propelled equipment is wireless remote control, allowing for simple, convenient single-person operation.
“Those going without a loader are land clearing and logging contractors who will feed it with a backhoe or loader on-site,” said Morey. “In those instances, a radio remote control is available for the operator feeding the machine, allowing for complete control of all chipper functions, including movement.”
Bandit Industries Inc. is a leading manufacturer of equipment for the logging, biomass and wood waste recycling industry. Bandit offers a complete line of hand-fed chippers, stump grinders, whole tree chippers, and horizontal grinders, all manufactured in a modern 240,000 square foot facility located at the company headquarters in Remus, Michigan.
Specifications
| Name | Value |
| Dimensions | |
  Width |
8′ 2″ |
| Height |
11′ 1″ |
| Length |
30′ 5″ |
| Weight |
27,500 pounds (approximate) |
| Tires and Axles | |
| Capacity |
(2) 20,000 pound air brake axles |
| Tires |
(8) 215/75R 17.5″, load range “H”, 16 ply, mounted on DUAL rims |
| Tongue Jack | |
| Type |
Single front hydraulic stabilizer |
| Steel Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 gallons |
| Steel Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 60 gallons |
| Towing Hitch | |
| Pintle |
3″ pintle ring with safety chains and slip hooks |
| Infeed Hopper Opening | |
| Height |
41″ |
| Width |
67″ |
| Chipper Capacity | 20″ |
| Throat Opening | |
| Height |
24 1/2″ |
| Width |
26 1/4″ |
| Chipper Cutting Drum | |
| Drum Head |
37″ diameter X 24″ wide |
| Knife Pockets |
(4) solid knife pockets, each pocket equipped with (1) 5/8″ X 5 1/2″ X 12 1/8″ knife |
| Feed Rate |
100 fpm |
| Discharge System | Stationary discharge or hydraulic swivel discharge set-up are available |
| Chip Deflector |
Hydraulic side to side and up/down deflector |
| Electrical | 12 volt system with plug-in style removable taillights |
Bandit Industries, Inc. Headquarters
6750 Millbrook Road, MI , USA, 49340
989-561-2270/800-952-0178
http://www.banditchippers.com/index.php?option=com_contact&itemId=3