| Firewood Processor Comparison | Lil Bandit Machines | ||||
| Models-- 2026 | Lil Bandit Deluxe | Lil Bear | Bear | Bosworth FP-500H | |
| Engine- All Commercial Grade | Honda 20 hp 630 GX | Rato 35 | Rato 35 | Locin 27 | |
| Engine Warranty | 2 year | 2 year | 2 year | 2 year | |
| Machine Warranty | 2year Residential/ 1 comm | 2year Residential/ 1 comm | 2year Residential/ 1 comm | 2year Residential/ 1 comm | |
| Hp | 20 hp | 35 hp | 35hp | 27hp | |
| Hydraulic motor | 20 gpm dual port | 22 gpm dual port | 22 gpm dual port | 20 gpm 2-stage | |
| Hydraulic Pressure Gauges | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Included | |
| Fuel tank | 4 gallons Attached | 4 gallons Attached | 4 gallons Attached | 4 gallon Portable | |
| Infeed | 12 ' Feed wood | 12 ' Feed Wood | 16' Feed Wood | 14' Feed Wood | |
| Belt or Chain Infeed | Synthetic Belt | Synthetic Belt | Chain #80 | Chain # 60 with welded Cogs | |
| Out Feed Conveyor | 10' | 14' folding | 14' folding | 11' Folding | |
| Out Feed Conveyor- movable/ Swing | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | 30 Degree right and left | |
| Hydraulic Cooler included | Not included | Included | Included | Large volume included | |
| Hydraulic Reservoir | 11 Gallons | 11 Gallons | 11 Gallons | 16 gallons | |
| Axle | Single Axle Torsion | Single Axle Torsion | Single Axle Torsion | Dual Axle Torsion | |
| Tires | 205/17/R15 Radial Tires | 205/17/R15 Radial Tires | 205/17/R15 Radial Tires | 205/17/R15 Radial Tires | |
| Mobility | Trailerable on Highway | Trailerable on Highway | Trailerable on Highway | Limited speed | |
| Trailer hitch | 2" with Chains | 2" with Chains | 2" with Chains | 2" with Chains | |
| Hydraulic log clamping | Yes Claw Type Clamp | Yes Claw Type Clamp | Yes Claw Type Clamp | Top Down Roller Type | |
| Chain Bar Size | 25" roller tipped | 25" roller tipped | 25" roller tipped | 25" Harvester type | |
| Chain Saw Chain Size | 3/8" x .063 X 84 links | 3/8" x .063 X 84 links | 3/8" x .063 X 84 links | 404 x .080 x 96 links | |
| Splitting Cyclinder size | 4' 3/4" x 25" | 4' 3/4" x 25" | 4' 3/4" x 25" | 4' x 25" | |
| Operator Station | End of Infeed leftside | End of Infeed leftside | End of Infeed leftside | End of Infeed Rightside | |
| Controls | Hydraulic Spoil valves | Hydraulic Spoil valves | Hydraulic Spoil valves | Hydraulic Spoil valves | |
| Spitter Cylinder Auto Indexed return | Not included | Not included | Not Inclued | Included | |
| Splitter force Nominal | 45 ton | 45 ton | 45 ton | 30 ton | |
| Splitter Speed | 6-8 seconds | 6-8 seconds | 6-8 seconds | 6-8 seconds | |
| Inclosed Splitter Push plate | Open design | Open design | Open design | Closed Design | |
| Live Log deck Hydraulic Chain drive | 6'x 8' folding | 6'x 8' folding | Increased 6'x 11' folding | 6'x 8' Raised | |
| Wedge Included | 4 and 6 way Splitter | 4 and 6 way Splitter | 4 and 6 way Splitter | 4 and 6 way Splitter | |
| Hydrualic Wege adjustment | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Wood Chip grates end of splitter | None | None | None | Included | |
| Chain Lubrication | Tank Gravity feed | Tank Gravity feed | Tank Gravity feed | Tank Gravity feed | |
| Overall Estimated machine weight Lbs | 2600 | 2800 | 3000 | 3600 | |
| Estimated Cutting Rate | 1 cord per hour | 1 cord per hour | 1- 1/1/2 cord per hour | 1- 1/1/2 cord per hour | |
| Usage | Home/ very light commercial | Home/ very light commercial | Median Commerial | Median Commerial | |
| Build metal | Med Metal Gauge | Med Metal Gauge | Med Metal Gauge | Heavier Construction | |
| Solid Log Stop | Log Gauge light costruction | Solid Log Stop Adjustible | Solid Log Stop Adjustible | Solid Log Stop | |
| Log End Holder for last Cut | Not Included | Not Included | Not Inclued | Included | |
| Hydraulic Hose portection sleeves | None | None | None | Covered with Wrap | |
| Pricing 2026 | $13,800 | $14,800 | $17,800 | $19,000 | |
Standard- Get the job done | Best value options you need | Full Boat of Accessories | The Best overall " Lexus" | ||
| 2026 Improvments | Larger Hydrualic Pump | Larger Hydrualic Pump | Larger Hydrualic Pump | Two Stage Pump | |
| Lift Control on the Console | Lift Control on the Console | Lift Control on the Console | Auto Return Ram | ||
| Best Pricing, Best Feature, Best Options | Better cutting torgue | Better cutting torgue | Better cutting torgue | One lever control Clamp/ Saw | |
| Improved Saw motor | Improved Saw motor | Improved Saw motor | Heavy Construction | ||
| 35 Hp Engine more power | 35 Hp Engine more power | 27 HP Engine | |||
| large 14' Exit Conveyor | large 14' Exit Conveyor | Large Harvester Blade 404 | |||
| Increased hose size to splitter | Increased hose size to splitter | All Hoses Chaf Protected |