Ditch witch for tree stump removing?

Sigarms · Sep 18, 2005

Have 6 stumps that I still need to take out. Smallest is 3" diameter, biggest is around 16".

Mentioned this to a friend, and he tells me that he has a Ditch Witch that can do the job.

I know you have the right tool for the the job, so I'm wondering if I could actually use his ditch witch.

Only reason I'm wondering is I know this guy pretty well, and he made some "statements" on other subjects that I know for a fact is wrong, so I'm questioning his judgement.

Anyone use a ditch witch to remove tree stumps? Pros or cons?

Just looking at "clearing" the stumps, put some topsoil on and grow some grass.

Thanks

beenthere · Sep 18, 2005

I'd think if used to trench around the tree and sever the roots, that it would (could) work real well.
Sounds like it would be worth a try, and if he says his will do it, take him up on showing you how well it works.
Nothing to lose, IMO.

I don't think it would chew up the stump itself, but maybe that is even possible at least for the small ones.