Stump grinding, how do you do it?

[yellowdogsvc]

That's one BA looking grinder. I LIKE

 

[tmc_31]

Thanks Digdeep but it appears that all of their skid mounted stump grinders require high flow which I do not have. There is a kit that can be added to my skid that adds high flow but the cost is too much to justify it for this one job. However, I did talk to Jeff Craft at Craft Design about a 3 point mounted one that I could use with my tractor (TN70D). He gave me the number of an equipment dealer in Ruby Tx that he thought might be able to help me.

Tim

 

[Digdeep]

Thanks Digdeep but it appears that all of their skid mounted stump grinders require high flow which I do not have. There is a kit that can be added to my skid that adds high flow but the cost is too much to justify it for this one job. However, I did talk to Jeff Craft at Craft Design about a 3 point mounted one that I could use with my tractor (TN70D). He gave me the number of an equipment dealer in Ruby Tx that he thought might be able to help me.

Tim

Good to know. I don't know anyone at the company, but i do know a couple guys who have dealt with them and they have been very happy with working with them and their product.

 

[makinmulch]

With out high flow you might be better off trying to rent a big tow behind. Bid it the same but you will finish alot faster

 

[tmc_31]

Yeah makinmulch, but I am trying to avoid standing out in the hot sun for hours working the grinder. Another possibility is to find one that mounts on a three point. I have a NH TN70D with a cab & AC that would drive one with a PTO.

Tim

 

[yellowdogsvc]

Have you seen the "stump screw". check it out on Youtube. Interesting concept for up to 30" stumps and runs off a tractor PTO.

 

[tmc_31]

I have seen the video of the Stump Screw. That's a big old thing. I am not sure my tractor would drive it. That looks like a pretty good size JD in the video. Sure takes a bite out of the stump though doesn't it?

Tim

 

[Redbug]

I was looking at the stump cutters just recently and posted on the Arborist site about them. It looks like they are used overseas but have not caught on over here...

http://www.arboristsite.com/commercial-tree-care-climbing/241293.htm

 

[tcartwri]

Backhoe makes short work of most stumps. Grinding would be pretty tedious.