Lano Equipment Demonstrates Bandit HM6420 at Demo Day

On Feb. 3, 2026, Lano Equipment hosted a live equipment demonstration highlighting the capabilities of the Bandit HM6420 horizontal grinder. The event brought regional tree care contractors together to evaluate the high-capacity grinder under working conditions representative of large-scale debris processing and land clearing operations.

As an authorized dealer for Bandit Industries, Lano Equipment structured the demonstration to provide attendees with a practical look at the HM6420's throughput, material handling capability and operator-focused features.

The machine was put to work on a significant stockpile of mixed material, including whole trees, brush and stumps measuring up to four feet in diameter. The objective was straightforward: demonstrate real-world production performance. The HM6420 processed the material consistently, reducing large, irregular debris into uniform ground product suitable for mulch and biomass applications.

Designed for high-volume production environments, the HM6420 is equipped with a 50-in. diameter by 66-in. wide hammermill and powered by a C32 engine rated at up to 1,200 hp. The grinder's proportional feed system automatically adjusts feed rates based on engine load, helping maintain steady production while protecting critical components. For contractors managing substantial debris loads, this balance between power and control is central to maintaining efficiency on extended grinding operations.

During the demonstration, the machine's capacity to accept oversized material without extensive preprocessing drew attention from attendees. Large root balls and dense hardwood sections were fed directly into the infeed system, allowing contractors to evaluate how the grinder would perform in demanding field conditions.

The HM6420 also features an impact detection system engineered to protect the hammermill and drivetrain from ungrindable contaminants. When foreign objects are detected, the system reverses the infeed to prevent potential damage. For tree care contractors working in storm cleanup or mixed-material environments, this type of protection can significantly reduce downtime and repair costs.

For Lano Equipment, the goal of the demo was simple: put the machine to work and let contractors see what it can really handle.

"At the end of the day, it comes down to production," said Nick Lano, sales representative of Lano Equipment. "If you're moving thousands of yards of material, downtime costs money and slow processing costs money. The HM6420 is built to chew through big piles without backing down. That's what contractors are looking for."

Beyond machine specs, the conversation turned to service, parts and keeping equipment running day after day. As an authorized Bandit dealer, Lano Equipment backs contractors with trained technicians, dedicated Bandit parts specialists and a Bandit mobile service truck — all built to minimize downtime and keep grinders and chippers running at peak performance.

For contractors evaluating capital equipment investments, dealer support infrastructure often weighs as heavily as machine performance. Lano Equipment emphasized its commitment to ongoing service, technical expertise and responsive support for tree care professionals operating throughout the region.

Live demonstrations remain a critical component of the evaluation process for high-production equipment. By allowing contractors to observe material flow, monitor engine load response and assess finished product consistency, events such as this provide operational context that specification sheets alone cannot convey, according to Lano.

As tree care contractors continue to face increased debris volumes from development projects and severe weather events, demand for high-capacity grinding solutions remains steady. Through the partnership with Bandit Industries, Lano Equipment continues to position itself as a resource for contractors seeking production-driven equipment backed by comprehensive service support.

For more information, visit banditchippers.com and lanoequip.com.