1997 BANDIT BEAST 3680

All reconditioned. Painted and new decals.

1997 Bandit Beast 3680

2,880 hours on a 1997 Bandit Beast 3680 — that’s roughly 100 hours per year on a 350HP horizontal grinder. That level of low annual use is uncommon and suggests less wear on major components.

Who This Machine Is For

• Tree service companies — handles brush, limbs, and smaller wood waste
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into reusable material
• Land clearing contractors — manages light to mid-size grinding jobs
• Operators looking for value — reconditioned unit with updated appearance

What It Grinds

• Brush and green waste — reduces volume for hauling or reuse
• Wood waste — processes pallets and scrap lumber
• Small to medium timber — handles manageable material efficiently

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 engine. That level of horsepower places it in the lighter production class, making it suitable for smaller operations and less demanding jobs.

With 2,880 hours over 28 years, you’re looking at about 100 hours per year. That’s low usage for a grinder and can mean less wear on major components like the mill and drivetrain.

This machine has been reconditioned, including new paint and decals. While cosmetic updates don’t affect performance, they can indicate that the unit has been gone through and refreshed.

The Bandit Beast 3680 is a horizontal grinder, which uses a controlled feed system. This helps produce more consistent material size and improves efficiency when processing mixed or variable feedstock.

Buyers should still evaluate wear components such as the mill, teeth, and conveyor system as part of normal inspection.

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

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 3680 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

Got a horizontal grinder you need to sell? We handle the marketing, the calls, the tire kickers, and the transaction. It's free. You set your price, you get your price.

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