RjCorazza
Elite Member
I finally pulled the trigger on a Baumalight 1P24 grinder. Took a few hours to uncrate and set it up, most of that time to measure and cut the pto shaft to length. I have had plenty of pto implements, but cutting the shaft was a first for me. Really no big deal, but it's definitely a "measure twice, cut once" deal.
Anyway, this grinder is awesome! I did 6 stumps today ranging in size from 12" to several 36-48" stumps. The large stumps took less than 30 minutes each, including grading. Smaller stumps around 10-15 minutes. I have two jobs lined up for about $1300 total (12 stumps), and my goal is to at least cover the grinder's cost this spring.
I did find Baumalight's operational technique description somewhat lacking. It definitely makes a difference which side of the stump you start grinding on, which they don't mention. The grinder runs SIGNIFICANTLY smoother with less chatter and bouncing if you start on the right side of the stump as viewed if you were standing behind and facing the tractor. Left side of the stump while in the tractor looking backwards.
Here's a few photos...
Anyway, this grinder is awesome! I did 6 stumps today ranging in size from 12" to several 36-48" stumps. The large stumps took less than 30 minutes each, including grading. Smaller stumps around 10-15 minutes. I have two jobs lined up for about $1300 total (12 stumps), and my goal is to at least cover the grinder's cost this spring.
I did find Baumalight's operational technique description somewhat lacking. It definitely makes a difference which side of the stump you start grinding on, which they don't mention. The grinder runs SIGNIFICANTLY smoother with less chatter and bouncing if you start on the right side of the stump as viewed if you were standing behind and facing the tractor. Left side of the stump while in the tractor looking backwards.
Here's a few photos...
