Anyone have a MechMaxx 3-pt stump grinder?

[Windblown]

I have a few observations to share about my SG24 Stump Grinder.

I've been removing green ash stumps, recent victims of the emerald ash borer. It's a tough wood with no decay as the trees just recently died. I'm using my 35 hp Kioti CK3510SE.

I bought the stump grinder last fall for use beginning this spring. Inflation was (and is) raising the price of things so it seemed like the price would only go up. Oh well.

The tractor sits fairly high and judging the depth of cut from the seat is difficult. I saw the posts about using a camera, but not sure I want to do that.

This is the first implement I've had with a slip clutch. The factory setting was too tight, stalled the tractor once. I've loosened the clutch but determining the optimal setting is guesswork. I'm taking the better too loose than too tight approach.

After a few hours of use I found that some cutter teeth had loosened up. all of the teeth on the perimeter (not face) of the wheel needed tightening.

And last, using the stump grinder reminds me of why I switched from a 3 pt snowblower to a front mount many years ago, ouch!

Check every bolt. I had some loose cutters, a couple main bearing bolts weren't very tight, and one grease fitting wasn't even finger tight.

I don't have an issue figuring out what the cut depth is but I do find sitting side saddle with one arm draped over the back seat and laying on the toolbox sure makes life easier on my neck.

 

[lostcause]

i just had another mechmaxx stump grinder ad show up on Facebook - $999. it all looks like the correct address & all, but you get redirected to mechmaxx.co instead. The site looks legit at first glance, but there's a lot of bad math in the prices & discounts, along with the standard bad grammar. looks like another scam site. the site has a limited inventory compared to the real company.

 

[John_Mc]

i just had another mechmaxx stump grinder ad show up on Facebook - $999. it all looks like the correct address & all, but you get redirected to mechmaxx.co instead. The site looks legit at first glance, but there's a lot of bad math in the prices & discounts, along with the standard bad grammar. looks like another scam site. the site has a limited inventory compared to the real company.

Yep. Another scam site.

 

[Code54]

I wear a chainsaw safety helmet (with the face shield) when I use ours. Now and then a chunk has flown up and hit me. Not often, but I don’t want to catch a piece in the eye....

 

[nyone]

I have a few observations to share about my SG24 Stump Grinder.

I've been removing green ash stumps, recent victims of the emerald ash borer. It's a tough wood with no decay as the trees just recently died. I'm using my 35 hp Kioti CK3510SE.

I bought the stump grinder last fall for use beginning this spring. Inflation was (and is) raising the price of things so it seemed like the price would only go up. Oh well.

The tractor sits fairly high and judging the depth of cut from the seat is difficult. I saw the posts about using a camera, but not sure I want to do that.

This is the first implement I've had with a slip clutch. The factory setting was too tight, stalled the tractor once. I've loosened the clutch but determining the optimal setting is guesswork. I'm taking the better too loose than too tight approach.

After a few hours of use I found that some cutter teeth had loosened up. all of the teeth on the perimeter (not face) of the wheel needed tightening.

And last, using the stump grinder reminds me of why I switched from a 3 pt snowblower to a front mount many years ago, ouch!

A slip clutch isnt suposto be a fix for the tractor stalling. It a "break away" point before major damage happens. When you got it did you loosen the bolts on it, mark it and slip it? It should be done when new and every year.

 

[nyone]

well it does in this case. as someone who owns manages and hosts websites, I'm much more comfortable with paypal holding the processing part on their end.

I guess you cant take away the human aspect of things...like if your willing to put all your information in a site selling a new attachment for 1/4 the price of new.

 

[polarred21]

I use PayPal also and am a seller sometimes on ebay. I prefer this method for the quick and easy to make purchase, as do others.

In other news, this guy does an extensive review on this grinder, and here is one for the camera they offer.