Mahindra owner seeking advice

[driver444]

Hey everybody,

Just a question about a job I took on. (maybe I shouldn't have) I have to dig out about 30 tree stumps with the tree trunk diameters ranging from 5-10 inches. The bigger ones (15 plus inches) I'll have to grind down due to lack of access.

The equipment being used is a Mahindra 2015 gear, with a Woods B-70X hoe. Have any of you used a similar set-up for stumps? I think it ought to be beefy enough. That B-70X has some awesome bucket curling force.

I'd appreciate any advice in the best way to attack a stump, with preferably minimum disturbance to the surrounding area.

I know this sounds like a stupid question. I've taken out stumps before, but I'm open to anybody that can teach me something!! Thanks.

 

[rback33]

I think if this was moved to the General Owning and operating forum you would get more/better responses. It is really a general question and not brand specific in my opinion.

 

[Offy]

I've got the same "ho" on a 3215 and have been digging 'em out lately myself. On the smaller trees, 2" to say 5", I first get my bucket behind the tree and loosen around the roots a time or two on each side and then snatch it out and tote it off. As the stumps get larger in diameter I go out from the stump on each side until I can rip the roots but leave the dirt and roots back in place. I then go behind and do the same. If needed I rip at the front but often that isn't necessary. I reposition the tractor if needed as dictated by the root growth. I pull at the stump to check the tension and pull it out when it feels loose enuff. I've pulled out some pretty large oak stumps lately without much difficulity.

 

[driver444]

Thanks for the tip OFFY. I know this qualifies as GENERAL info, but I wanted to see how folks with similar equipment were making out with jobs like this. It sounds like it shouldn't be that difficult a job afterall.