Africa Biomass Company (ABC) understands the operational challenges of wood recycling and, since 2004, has been at the forefront of developments in biomass recycling and a market-leading equipment supplier and contractor to the forestry and agriculture industries.

ABC has state-of-the-art facilities to service, repair and rebuild equipment of any brand and size. It operates in all nine provinces of South Africa and across the border, into Sub-Saharan Africa, including Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, and Nigeria.

Badger, Bandit, Serrat

Badger Biomass Equipment is a brand created by ABC and is designed and built at the company’s manufacturing facility. ABC is the authorised dealer for the Bandit Industries woodchippers in Africa. It adapts Bandit’s chippers to local circumstances, and some models have up to 55% local content. ABC has been the sole agent for Serrat mulchers since 2021 and provides all sales and technical backup.

BADGER BIOSHEAR 250

The Bioshear is a rugged, efficient tree-cutting attachment designed for 8-13 T excavators. Capable of cutting trees up to 250mm in diameter, it delivers up to six cuts per minute. With a tiltable head and made of high-quality wear-resistant steel, the Bioshear combines strength and precision, making it ideal for demanding forestry and land-clearing tasks.

Performance features

• Fast harvest of small trees and bushes.
• Max diameter 250mm.
• Recommended flow main circuit 50-100L/min.
• Recommended flow auxiliary circuit 30-60L/min.
• Recommended max working pressure 280 Bar.
• Tiltable head ± 38°
• Quality wear-resistant steel.
• Cut and grip in one seamless motion.

BANDIT INTIMIDATOR 18XP WITH INFEED

457mm Towable hand-fed drum chipper

A top choice for forestry, tree care, and land clearing professionals needing to chip larger, more limby material.

Technical specifications

Performance features

• Power slot: Enhances airflow/throwing power, while simplifying unplugging access.
• Auto-feed system: Self-contained hydraulics optimise feed rate via engine RPM.
• Dual-feed system: Steel infeed conveyor with slide box with feed wheel with lift/down-pressure cylinder for heavy material.
• Fuel efficiency: Synchronised feeding reduces idle time, cutting fuel costs by up to 30%.

Safety & reliability

• Control: Remote or tether-controlled.
• Warranty: 1 yr/2,000hr machine coverage and 5 yr/3,000hr 'GUTS' warranty.
• Local Build: Localised engineering with 55% local content.

BANDIT INTIMIDATOR 21XP

533mm Towable hand-fed drum chipper

Designed for professionals requiring exceptional production, high throughput, and the ability to process large whole trees.

Technical specifications

Performance features

• Massive feed power: The slide box feed system delivers 4,920kg of pulling force, enabling effortless feeding of large materials and reducing trimming labour.
• High-capacity processing: Class-leading 667mm x 616mm throat opening handles whole trees and heavy clearing with ease.
• Optimised chip quality: 940mm drum produces consistent, high-quality chips while extending blade life.
• Hydraulic versatility: 360° hydraulic swivel discharge with lift cylinder for improved down pressure and smoother feeding.

Safety & reliability

• Standard auto-feed: Automatic reversing system prevents stalling and ensures smooth, continuous operation.
• Robust construction: Reinforced drum, dual in-feed rollers deliver durability in tough conditions.
• Efficient maintenance: Cleanout door design allows quicker servicing and reliable performance.
• Warranty: 1yr/2,000hr machine coverage and 5yr/3,000hr 'GUTS' warranty.

BANDIT THE BEAST 2680XP TRACK

660mm Track horizontal grinder

This grinder offers flagship versatility for a wide range of applications. With a powerful design, it serves tree services, municipalities, and recycling yards.

Technical specifications

Performance features

• Efficient milling: Beast cutter mill with a unique cutter-body holder ensures uniform output and lower energy use.
• Versatile processing: Handles slash, chips, bark, C&D waste, tree waste, and limbs for premium mulch production.
• Compact manoeuvrability: Easy transport into tight sites; track model accesses rough terrain.
• High productivity: Achieves target size on first pass, reducing fuel use and wear.

Safety & reliability

• Heavy-duty construction: Solid welded steel frame with premium components for maximum uptime.
• Global dealer support: Backed by an extensive worldwide parts and service network.
• Track mobility: Caterpillar steel undercarriage allows on-site positioning directly at the material source.

SERRAT FX

The FX is a heavy-duty forestry mulcher designed for tractors with 80-150 hp. It is ideal for clearing brushwood, under-canopy mulching, reducing fuel loads in plantations, maintaining areas beneath utility lines, and maintaining forestry roads and firebreaks.

Technical specifications

Performance features

• High power capacity: Engineered for tractors up to 150 hp for aggressive land clearing.
• Octagonal strength: The Polser rotor's octagonal shape provides superior structural integrity during high-impact operation.
• Optimised mulching: Designed to reduce fuel loads and process large diameter debris efficiently.