Almost quit... on Stump

[NOTV8]

Well almost. And my neighbor said I will never get it out... well I proved him wrong :thumbsup:. Did it with the CT235 and BH7500. It's like digging with a spoon on this bugger.. another stump removed and hundreds more to go...

 

[Gittyup]

If you have a lot of stumps to remove, you might consider investing in one of the backhoe tooth thingies that cuts roots. Cutting roots is the key to easier removal.

 

[Thomas]

"and hundreds more to go..."
Stumps here and there,but I consider sub it out or renting lot heavier w/tracks.

 

[radioman]

yeah I agree, a root ripper attachment to backhoe is exactly what you need for the terrible tap roots. I dug up several maple stumps similar size to your stump with a SMALLER tractor/BH then you did! I really wished for a ripper tooth then!

 

[crash325]

My bucket has fairly sharp edges that will cut through most roots.

A simple home made tool is a "Pickle Fork". The raised side can be sharpened if needed for root cutting. It was made for shallow trenching, but works well on roots.

Why would someone buy a tractor & back hoe, then go out & spend $200.00 a day to rent one????:thumbsup:

On the other hand - are 5 different fingers. :thumbsup::licking:

 

[mscheer772]

Why? Because you'd finish the job this decade. Probably more like in 2 days

 

[Johndeere3720]

Looks like the bobcat handeled it no problem. :thumbsup: A ripper tooth would be a great attachment for your backhoe I have to admit.

 

[NOTV8]

I like everyone's idea but... where's the fun on that? No seat time for my tractor? It is the reason I bought it anyway. I'm already on it too deep. I could have grass already growing on it if only I listened to my wife to have someone else do it (less expense than tractor and implements I have now) but I want to have/need reason to get a tractor . Anyway my wife said I have 30 years to do it... :laughing: since we just built this new house.

 

[Gittyup]

I understand: have tractor, want to use it, fun to do. Just remember that it's hard on your tractor, very hard.

I did 3 or 4 big stumps and then decided that was enough, especially after I watched a big excavator come in and take out a stump in 2 minutes that would have taken me 8 to 10 hours. I currently have a very big maple stump in my front yard. I cut it off flush, planted flowers around and placed a statue on it. It will stay there..... at least until I decide to pay a stump grinder. Regardless it's not coming out. Just too big a hole and quite a mess. Besides, I'd rather save the wear and tear on my tractor.

 

[Sand_man]

Oh how boring it would be if we all used our tractors for exactly what they are rated for. Who has not raised the back end when lifting something a bit to heavy for the loader?