nybirdman
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Had one for a while,sold it after a short time.Impossible to see what you are doing...........
Stump Bucket
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rwork
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That's the biggest issue I have with mine. I have to lean to the side to try and see the angle of the bucket.
TSO
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See, I never had an issue with visibility, the tractor just wasn't strong enough to get the big roots out.
This is the narrowest one I was able to find in what I considered to be a quality build. I have not used it extensively yet but the initial usage seems to verify it is a good match for my 45HP, 7000# tractor. I think the problem with stump buckets and a CUT is the opening width and the angle of that opening back to the rear. The narrower the better, as there should be less resistance to be being pushed into the ground.
There are a couple of others on TBN who use this bucket to great advantage, but I do not recall there names at the moment.
CID Extreme HD Stump Bucket Bobcat Skid Steer Attachment Shipping Cost $149 | eBay
There are a couple of others on TBN who use this bucket to great advantage, but I do not recall there names at the moment.
CID Extreme HD Stump Bucket Bobcat Skid Steer Attachment Shipping Cost $149 | eBay
Poopdeck Pappy
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sdef, the bucket part of that one looks similar to mine at first glance. But after looking at it, I think mine is wider near the back (mounting plate) of it. Here are a couple of picks for comparison.
the old grind
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I'm the guy who bought TSO's stump bucket 
thumbsup, AFAIK identical to that pictured in the OP's intro.
What I learned:
My tractor is small & light, so lack of weight & hp became obvious. I worked on a ~3" 'Chinese elm' in very sandy soil (some gravel, no loam). Even with my remarkably puny FEL I was able to break a few incomplete welds there (didn't penetrate both part & parent) and redo them. In the past, I'd pulled such with a basic brush grubber, bouncing up on 2 or 3 wheels as I raised the FEL and rocked 'em loose. I've since gone back to 'scratching' around them all with the Terramite before doing the op with the bucket OR the BG.
I find the bucket handy for 'pulling' smaller stuff (with BG & chain), and lots of other things, but it's certainly no 'easy button' for stumps without plenty of weight & muscle behind it (MUCH more than my 35hp & 3.5k lb CUT). Visibility is indeed limited with a FEL vs say a skid steer. The right tool is one thing, but IMO a stump bucket's capability will be over-rated by most of us with CUTs.
Read TSO's comments! We've been there with the same 'gadget' & if his LS wouldn't do it all either we have our own conclusions. Ripper teeth would be a plus, but be aware that a QA bracket may get horsed out of shape trying to prove something. Buy a HD version, but IMO if you don't have 50+ hp, a strong lift capability/hp (LS, Kioti, .. Mahindra?), and plenty of weight behind it you will be disappointed with o'all ability. Be prepared to do plenty of maneuvering & to get out of the seat a lot, if only to fill the four holes you wheels have dug out by spinning them, or to scratch your head wondering who can use one of these to full effect.
Go in cheap if you get a chance to try one. Erelong, you'll decide if your machine has the oomph to use the best of 'em. :2cents:
thumbsup, AFAIK identical to that pictured in the OP's intro.What I learned:
My tractor is small & light, so lack of weight & hp became obvious. I worked on a ~3" 'Chinese elm' in very sandy soil (some gravel, no loam). Even with my remarkably puny FEL I was able to break a few incomplete welds there (didn't penetrate both part & parent) and redo them. In the past, I'd pulled such with a basic brush grubber, bouncing up on 2 or 3 wheels as I raised the FEL and rocked 'em loose. I've since gone back to 'scratching' around them all with the Terramite before doing the op with the bucket OR the BG.
I find the bucket handy for 'pulling' smaller stuff (with BG & chain), and lots of other things, but it's certainly no 'easy button' for stumps without plenty of weight & muscle behind it (MUCH more than my 35hp & 3.5k lb CUT). Visibility is indeed limited with a FEL vs say a skid steer. The right tool is one thing, but IMO a stump bucket's capability will be over-rated by most of us with CUTs.
Read TSO's comments! We've been there with the same 'gadget' & if his LS wouldn't do it all either we have our own conclusions. Ripper teeth would be a plus, but be aware that a QA bracket may get horsed out of shape trying to prove something. Buy a HD version, but IMO if you don't have 50+ hp, a strong lift capability/hp (LS, Kioti, .. Mahindra?), and plenty of weight behind it you will be disappointed with o'all ability. Be prepared to do plenty of maneuvering & to get out of the seat a lot, if only to fill the four holes you wheels have dug out by spinning them, or to scratch your head wondering who can use one of these to full effect.
Go in cheap if you get a chance to try one. Erelong, you'll decide if your machine has the oomph to use the best of 'em. :2cents:
rwork
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kg7il
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What are these stump buckets supposed to do?
I have some stumps, but not sure how something like this would help.
I have several Fir stumps with some roots giving me problems, they are about 18" in diameter. The stump is about 30" in diameter.
Right now I try to dig the earth and expose the root then saw or chop them.
I have some stumps, but not sure how something like this would help.
I have several Fir stumps with some roots giving me problems, they are about 18" in diameter. The stump is about 30" in diameter.
Right now I try to dig the earth and expose the root then saw or chop them.