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Hand fed brush chippers, stump grinders, horizontal grinders, and forestry mowers can be very technical in construction for those who are unaccustomed to purchasing equipment the tree care industry or assembling RFP's for competitive bidding. Our experienced dealer network and sales staff are experienced in helping buyers understand the many facets of the equipment and filtering the information that is necessary for their specific needs.  Feel free to reference the specifications tabs underneath the models in our product for detailed information on our equipment.

The year was 1983 and Mike Morey Sr., built the very first Bandit chipper! It was a 12-inch capacity Model 100 Brush Bandit.

The machine was built in a 6,000 square-foot converted repair shop, with the support of just six employees. Upon its completion, Mike embarked on a 15,000-mile tour to market his creation. He received his first order for five chippers in December of 1983. Mike, along with his wife and co-owner, Dianne Morey launched the company in what seemed like a blink of an eye. The company grew rapidly.
The cuddly raccoon known as 'Bandit' helped to enhance its industry powerhouse status. Throughout the Bandit campus you can see images of 'Bandit' in photographs, paintings, pictures and wood carvings -- many of which are gifts from dealers and customers.
The Bandit Campus -- The first stand-alone building, on what was to be know as the Bandit campus, was soon eclipsed. Every two years after, a new facility or building expansion was conducted to accommodate and facilitate growth. Present manufacturing facilities exceed 270,000 square feet at two locations, Millbrook and North Winn. In the summer of 2013 and spring of 2015, Bandit's world-wide headquarters located between Remus and Mt. Pleasant, Michigan were expanded.

Made in Michigan, Used World-Wide -- Bandit Industries, Inc. is a full-line manufacturer of unique hand-fed and whole tree chippers, stump grinders, waste reduction Beast recycler units, high-powered forestry mowers and specialty equipment like the Arbor VAC® yard vacuum. Bandit's strength lies heavily in the quality and commitment of the employees. Many employees have been with the company for 15-20 years, and have be promoted to management positions.
Talent -- With each expansion, Bandit sought out and hired hard-working, local talent to keep growing in the right direction. Jerry Morey and Dennis Tracy joined the Bandit team in 1987, becoming part-owners with Mike and Dianne. With Dianne Morey serving as Bandit's human resources director, the company quickly grew. Growing the "original six" to over 200 employees in the late 90's. That growth reached new heights in 2010, with the company's global workforce nearly doubling in the three years that followed. With Rosie Ebbinghaus serving as HR director, Bandit employs over 450 people. Mike Morey Sr., Dianne (Di) Morey and Jerry Morey are co-owners, with Jerry Morey serving as the president of the company.

Whole Tree Chippers -- In the early '90s, Bandit began to focus on building whole tree chippers for tree service and land clearing contractors. Through regular contact and feedback from customers, Bandit has continually led the whole tree chipping market for durability, reliability and performance. Disc and drum-style whole tree chippers are available with capacities up to 36 inches in diameter and over 1000 horsepower. They can fill 50-foot semi trailers with chips in as little as seven minutes. Innovations in chipper design, aggressive feed systems, and features like optional loaders or self-propelled undercarriages further make Bandit whole tree chippers the class leaders that so many companies appreciate.

Beast Line -- In 1995, the Beast entered the scene. These unique waste reduction machines have become extremely popular in the tree care, land clearing, municipal and recycling industries. They are also ideally suited for biomass operations. The patented cuttermill system provides the ability to cut, split or grind waste material into valuable products, ranging from conventional wood chips to mulch, asphalt, and a unique product call Bio-Sawdust: a ¼-inch minus material ideal for wood pellet production. Bandit currently manufactures four models of Beast Recyclers with engine options up to 1,200 horsepower.

Stump Grinders -- To meet the growing needs of the tree-care industry, Bandit expanded its line of equipment to include high-production stump grinders. The first Bandit stump grinder was introduced in 2003 at the annual Tree Care Industry (TCI) Expo. Available as towable units, self-propelled with wheels or high-flotation track crawlers, Bandit's comprehensive line of stump grinders are industry leaders for the tree care, rental and landscaping industries. There are models on tracks and wheels to accommodate any kind of operation, large or small.

Prime Movers -- Experience with stump grinders in the land clearing and site development markets led Bandit to develop a line of extremely capable, high-capacity prime movers - outfitted both as forestry mowers and stump grinders. Bandit offers five models that excel in land clearing operations — Models 3000, 3500, 3750, 4000, and 5000. These machines are taking the land clearing industry by storm. Thanks in part of their rugged design, ease of maintenance, comfortable accommodations and exceptional power. These versatile machines can wield either a large stump grinder head or a high-capacity forestry mower -- all designed in-house by Bandit. They are able to clear large areas in dense, difficult terrain.
Bio Mass - With the need for renewable, carbon-neutral energy greater than ever, Bandit works closely with professionals in the biomass industry to develop whole tree chippers and Beast recyclers ideally suited for the production of biomass fuel. High-quality, specifically sized wood chips are vital for biomass boilers and fuel wood markets to achieve the highest levels of efficiency. Bandit is a global industry leader in the production of specific material these organizations need. Bandit is proud to be a vocal, active proponent for renewable biomass energy.

Hand-Fed Brush Chippers - Bandit's true claim to fame has been the hydraulic-feed hand-fed brush chipper. There are more than 20 different kinds, with more than 50,000 disc and drum units in operation worldwide! From the original 65-horsepower Model 100 Brush Bandit to the largest Model 1990XP with 275 horsepower, Bandit's comprehensive line of hand fed chippers are continually the favorite of companies large and small, from the local tree care specialist to landscapers, large scale land clearers and loggers.

Dealer Network - Bandit has the best dealer network in the industry. Bandit dealers provide valuable services and support to their customers on the front lines. Bandit emphasizes dealer training in both sales and service support to ensure that customers receive the best equipment and follow-up support. Recent company growth has seen this dealer network expand rapidly; since 2011 Bandit has added a new dealer nearly every month on average. There are currently over 160 Bandit dealer locations in over 50 countries.

In the end, Bandit's customers have remained the number one priority. "We pride ourselves on the number of repeat customers who buy and rent our equipment," said Bandit Industries President Jerry Morey. "Listening to the ideas and suggestions of those who use our equipment has led to the development of many of our products. We consider our relationship with our customers a partnership. It's the success of our customers that has led to our success as a manufacturer."

It takes more than just words to move to the top of the pack. Through the dedication of employees, a world-wide dealership network, sales staff and a strong commitment to quality and customer service, Bandit has proven their rank as an industry leader. That success couldn't be realized without the support and success of the men and women in the logging, tree service, wood waste, land clearing and biomass industries. Bandit is proud to have earned the trust and respect of tree care professionals around the world. With three decades of constant growth, rest assured that Bandit will stick with the principles for which the company is known, ensuring its status as an industry leader for many years to come.

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