Can the BX do it

[JsBX]

So, I am waiting for the new BX2660 and I am already planning things that I want to tackle. I have about 13 pine tree stumps (pic attached) that are anywhere from 6" to 10" around.

Think there is a way the BX can get them out without a backhoe?

 

[gregg17]

yes you will need two dig out two sides push on it few times use a axe on some of the roots and it will come out takes a little time but they come out. just did about ten this week with my 2660. better than renting stump grinder if you got the time. helps alot if you leave about five feet to push and pull on good luck.

 

[bp fick]

Well, it could haul the shovel and grub hoe to the site for you and when you get them dug out, it might pull the stump for you with a chain.

That's the way it was done before backhoes. I got aching vertebrae from doing a bunch of these as a youngster.

 

[oldballs]

Well, it could haul the shovel and grub hoe to the site for you and when you get them dug out, it might pull the stump for you with a chain.

That's the way it was done before backhoes. I got aching vertebrae from doing a bunch of these as a youngster.

Heck, I just did a 3 ft Cottonwood stump with an axe, long handle round point, mattuck and chain saw. Took all day......just braggin' of course.

 

[ejnichol]

If it were me. I'd dig around the base of the stump so that you can flush cut with chain saw. Fill the hole back in and just mow over it. In several years it will be rotten enough you may want to mess with digging it out. Just flush cut and forget. Even with back hoe stumps are a beech. Read where some guy uses tractor to pull cable under to cut roots. It works for him.

 

[AchingBack]

If you haven't already cut the rest of the stumps so low; leave them as high as possible - higher the better. Then you can apply a great deal of leverage with your loader.

 

[oldballs]

If it were me. I'd dig around the base of the stump so that you can flush cut with chain saw. Fill the hole back in and just mow over it. In several years it will be rotten enough you may want to mess with digging it out. Just flush cut and forget. Even with back hoe stumps are a beech. Read where some guy uses tractor to pull cable under to cut roots. It works for him.

Done that too and it works fine for me especially on those smaller 12-18 inch pine stumps. Either cut it off flush so you can mow over it....or leave it 3- 4 feet tall...Whence you mow around it and save the chore for another day. Sometimes they (ants/termites/water) rot off at the base and you just kick them over.

 

[JsBX]

There are some back in the woods that I left 4ft high. The ones in my my front yard were cut almost flush 2 years ago with the intention of grinding them down. I just never got around to it and mow around them for now.

Now I am just trying to find things to do so I can get more seat time. :thumbsup:

 

[TripleR]

It is going to be an individual thing and yes you "can" do it, but "should you". I personally wouldn't want to tear my lawn up and as others have recommended, just flush cut it. I have done hundreds this way as it works better for me than digging them out.

 

[Thomas]

Why not,just take your time..maybe free up stump little than ax roots or rent stump grinder..less of mess also quicker.

 

[NuBota]

Getting spot on advice so far - I would say you may not want to mess with the ones in the yard - it may frustrate you. You don't want to be disappointed with your new toy, er tool.... The FEL is not really the right tool for the job and you may make a bigger mess than you would like

Now, the ones down in the woods could be good practice for FEL technique - digging around the base to pop the roots then pushing them over and dragging 'em out

Are you getting a tooth bar?

 

[poldies4]

I have an 1860, same frame, slightly lighter, same everything other than hp is my understanding. It's not a great stump remover. And yes, initially I was a little disapointed until I realized the B in BX does not apparently stand for bulldozer. Anything under 3-4" a chain, bucket full of dirt and 4wd will get them out, but anything bigger it isn't working. I will watch this thread with interest since I dropped a dozen trees or so. The shovel, ax, and chain travel to the woods with me every trip now. Sometimes there is not an easy way, I chop all my trees and limb them by ax, bad childhood memories of chainsaws. Don't like them, plus it keeps me pretty for my lady:thumbsup:

 

[Redneck in training]

So, I am waiting for the new BX2660 and I am already planning things that I want to tackle. I have about 13 pine tree stumps (pic attached) that are anywhere from 6" to 10" around.

Think there is a way the BX can get them out without a backhoe?

Burn them with propane torch.

 

[JsBX]

I didn't order a toothbar. That might be later on down the road if it is something that I will definately need to clear underbush.

 

[JsBX]

Burn them with propane torch.

Now that is an interesting technique.

 

[Lockport]

I did one once from a tree that blew over in a heavy wind. Stump was probably 20" across. Dug at it with hoe for the most of the morning then took an axe to the root before I could lift it out with the hoe. It was a much bigger job than I anticipated.

 

[Tdog]

JsBx - - attacking pine stump with a FEL would be a chore. Digging enough to cut off below ground grade/flush is good advice. Also the advice about leving a taller stump will definitely help the removal process. On the other hand, pines are a real challange [as are gum trees] - - the tap roots go down forever.

Jack

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I didn't order a toothbar. That might be later on down the road if it is something that I will definately need to clear underbush.

RatchetRake is better for cleaning underbrush. Toothbar is more for popping bigger rocks up out of ground, RatchetRake better for popping up smaller rocks and leveling out ground.

 

[dodge man]

I dug out about a 12" pine stump with my BX and the FEL. It took a couple of hours and I ended up with a pretty big hole. The easiest is to cut if off flush, but its nice to get it out of the ground. Here is a couple of pictures of it. You will notice I left a couple of feet sticking out of the ground, and I actually pulled it out with my truck.

 

[megaboz]

I wouldn't waste my time with the FEL. As others said you will just make a mess and probably end up bending something.

Rent a stump grinder and be done in 5 minutes on something that small. I have a few stumps and while a BH works well, it is still easier to eat them up with a stump grinder.