2023 BANDIT BEAST 1680

Excellent condition. Include a few extra parts.

Reduce price (was $350,000)

2023 Bandit Beast 1680

500 hours on a 2023 Bandit Beast 1680 — that’s roughly 250 hours per year, which is low use for a horizontal grinder in this class. That level of usage means less wear and more remaining life for the next owner.

Who This Machine Is For

• Tree service companies — handles brush, limbs, and smaller wood waste
• Land clearing contractors — good for light-to-mid production grinding
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into reusable material
• Operators wanting newer equipment — low-hour machine without new pricing

What It Grinds

• Brush and limbs — breaks down green waste for volume reduction
• Small to medium timber — handles manageable wood material efficiently
• Yard waste — processes organic material and mixed debris
• Construction wood waste — handles pallets and scrap lumber

This is not a chipper. It uses a hammermill system, so the output is ground material, not uniform chips.

Specs in Plain Language

This unit is powered by a 350HP CAT C7 engine. That level of horsepower is suited for light-to-mid production work and is easier to run and maintain compared to larger grinders.

With only 500 hours over 2 years, you’re looking at about 250 hours per year. That’s low usage for a horizontal grinder and suggests minimal wear on key components.

The Bandit Beast 1680 is known as a compact horizontal grinder. It offers controlled feeding, which helps produce more consistent material compared to tub grinders and is easier to manage on smaller job sites.

This unit is reported to be in excellent condition and includes a few extra parts, which can help reduce downtime and initial operating costs.

If you’re comparing options, you can also view other horizontal grinders or check tub grinders if your operation prefers gravity-fed grinding.

Why Buy From GrinderCrusherScreen

We've been in the horizontal grinder business since 1973. We know these machines because we work in this industry every day. We can answer your questions about the 1680 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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Call 770-433-2670 or email sales@grindercrusherscreen.com for pricing or details.