Firewood Processor ComparisonLil Bandit Machines
Models-- 2026Lil Bandit DeluxeLil BearBearBosworth FP-500H
Engine- All Commercial GradeHonda 20 hp 630 GXRato 35Rato 35Locin 27
Engine Warranty2 year2 year2 year2 year
Machine Warranty2year Residential/ 1 comm2year Residential/ 1 comm2year Residential/ 1 comm2year Residential/ 1 comm
Hp20 hp35 hp35hp27hp
Hydraulic motor20 gpm dual port22 gpm dual port22 gpm dual port20 gpm 2-stage
Hydraulic Pressure GaugesNot IncludedNot IncludedNot IncludedIncluded
Fuel tank4 gallons Attached4 gallons Attached4 gallons Attached4 gallon Portable
Infeed12 ' Feed wood12 ' Feed Wood16' Feed Wood14' Feed Wood
Belt or Chain InfeedSynthetic BeltSynthetic BeltChain #80Chain # 60 with welded Cogs
Out Feed Conveyor10'14' folding14' folding11' Folding
Out Feed Conveyor- movable/ SwingFixedFixedFixed30 Degree right and left
Hydraulic Cooler includedNot includedIncludedIncludedLarge volume included
Hydraulic Reservoir11 Gallons11 Gallons11 Gallons16 gallons
AxleSingle Axle TorsionSingle Axle TorsionSingle Axle TorsionDual Axle Torsion
Tires205/17/R15 Radial Tires205/17/R15 Radial Tires205/17/R15 Radial Tires205/17/R15 Radial Tires
MobilityTrailerable on HighwayTrailerable on HighwayTrailerable on HighwayLimited speed
Trailer hitch2" with Chains2" with Chains2" with Chains2" with Chains
Hydraulic log clampingYes Claw Type ClampYes Claw Type ClampYes Claw Type ClampTop Down Roller Type
Chain Bar Size25" roller tipped25" roller tipped25" roller tipped25" Harvester type
Chain Saw Chain Size3/8" x .063 X 84 links3/8" x .063 X 84 links3/8" x .063 X 84 links404 x .080 x 96 links
Splitting Cyclinder size4' 3/4" x 25"4' 3/4" x 25"4' 3/4" x 25"4' x 25"
Operator StationEnd of Infeed leftsideEnd of Infeed leftsideEnd of Infeed leftsideEnd of Infeed Rightside
ControlsHydraulic Spoil valvesHydraulic Spoil valvesHydraulic Spoil valvesHydraulic Spoil valves
Spitter Cylinder Auto Indexed returnNot includedNot includedNot IncluedIncluded
Splitter force Nominal45 ton45 ton45 ton30 ton
Splitter Speed6-8 seconds6-8 seconds6-8 seconds6-8 seconds
Inclosed Splitter Push plateOpen designOpen designOpen designClosed Design
Live Log deck Hydraulic Chain drive6'x 8' folding6'x 8' foldingIncreased 6'x 11' folding6'x 8' Raised
Wedge Included4 and 6 way Splitter4 and 6 way Splitter4 and 6 way Splitter4 and 6 way Splitter
Hydrualic Wege adjustmentIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Wood Chip grates end of splitterNoneNoneNoneIncluded
Chain LubricationTank Gravity feedTank Gravity feedTank Gravity feedTank Gravity feed
Overall Estimated machine weight Lbs2600280030003600
Estimated Cutting Rate1 cord per hour1 cord per hour1- 1/1/2 cord per hour1- 1/1/2 cord per hour
UsageHome/ very light commercialHome/ very light commercialMedian CommerialMedian Commerial
Build metalMed Metal GaugeMed Metal GaugeMed Metal GaugeHeavier Construction
Solid Log StopLog Gauge light costructionSolid Log Stop AdjustibleSolid Log Stop AdjustibleSolid Log Stop
Log End Holder for last CutNot IncludedNot IncludedNot IncluedIncluded
Hydraulic Hose portection sleevesNoneNoneNoneCovered with Wrap
Pricing 2026$13,800$14,800$17,800$19,000
Standard- Get the job done
Best value options you needFull Boat of AccessoriesThe Best overall " Lexus"
2026 ImprovmentsLarger Hydrualic PumpLarger Hydrualic PumpLarger Hydrualic PumpTwo Stage Pump
Lift Control on the ConsoleLift Control on the ConsoleLift Control on the ConsoleAuto Return Ram
Best Pricing, Best Feature, Best OptionsBetter cutting torgueBetter cutting torgueBetter cutting torgueOne lever control Clamp/ Saw
Improved Saw motorImproved Saw motorImproved Saw motorHeavy Construction
35 Hp Engine more power35 Hp Engine more power27 HP Engine
large 14' Exit Conveyorlarge 14' Exit ConveyorLarge Harvester Blade 404
Increased hose size to splitter
Increased hose size to splitter
All Hoses Chaf Protected