Mini skid grinders

a_lopa · 23rd September 2007, 01:16 AM

Looks ok? Arbor Wolf Stump Grinding System

Ekka · 23rd September 2007, 02:29 AM

Looks weird.

Generally hydro driven on mini loaders are gutless,. but not sure how that one slews etc either.

TrevMcRev · 24th September 2007, 03:24 AM

Interesting find....

soutz · 27th September 2007, 09:04 PM

i agree with ekka. hydros are usually gutless, this design looks very simaliar to dingo unit!? we are looking at buliding one for ourselves for the front of the dingo, with its own motor .little kubota for the donk. will post some pics when it gets off the ground.

Ekka · 27th September 2007, 09:38 PM

Soutz

Can you get the basic chasis of the Kanga Terminator grinder without engine assy? If so, I'd work off that, bolt a donk on etc and mod the front end like in my video.

The Kanga pivoting and hydro system is real good, strong and compact, I'd give 9/10 ... downfall is gap between teeth and chasis a little tight means occasional lump of root/clay etc clogs the cutter wheel, but not that big a deal.

soutz · 27th September 2007, 10:11 PM

yeah.good idea mate.i agree, saw the kanga grinder at a demo and wasnt that impressed, partly because the operator was a salesman and had no idea how to grind a stump, teeth not sharp etc, also the motor directly over the top virtually of the cutting wheel meant that it copped a huge amount of dust. but seeing your vid i think kanga got the basic idea right but needed to be tweaked.it always needs a treeworker to teach the engineer how to make it better. the grinder is a good ask over here ekka about 19k. hope you were sitting down for that one, where as we can make one for about 6k. but as always open to any good ideas from the wise forum members

Ekka · 28th September 2007, 12:00 AM

19K, that's a bit stiff, they obviously dont want to sell them!

I do think though I paid around $14 here a couple years back.

How about buying a second hand one that's knackered, rebuild it with new engine, you really just want the frame.

soutz · 28th September 2007, 02:20 PM

sounds good do you know of one?

Ekka · 1st October 2007, 01:32 AM

Nope, but you could try to advertise in The Australian Arbor Age equipment wanted. I know about a year ago a guy flogged one off for $6k, would have been perfect for your task.

People do trade them in too, try Kanga and their dealers. I have seen some old ones with the 20hp motor a while back traded.

soutz · 1st October 2007, 12:48 PM

cheers. will follow that up

Ekka · 13th October 2007, 02:02 PM

Soutz, here's an opportunity.... 7 hours to go!

STUMP GRINDER ATTACHMENT FOR KANGA/DINGO OWN MOTOR - eBay, Machinery, Construction, Business, Industrial. (end time 14-Oct-07 14:27:20 AEST)

a_lopa · 13th October 2007, 07:10 PM

Theres a grinder attachment on the kanga site as well 6k

soutz · 14th October 2007, 01:11 PM

You two are awesome,will have a look, but in all honesty wasnt expecting such a quick come back. many thanks.

Ekka · 14th October 2007, 01:26 PM

Soutz

It's selling again, cheaper.

STUMP GRINDER ATTACHMENT FOR KANGA/DINGO OWN MOTOR - eBay, Machinery, Construction, Business, Industrial. (end time 19-Oct-07 16:07:03 AEST)

23rd September 2007, 01:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 865	Mini skid grinders Looks ok? Arbor Wolf Stump Grinding System __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

23rd September 2007, 02:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: Mini skid grinder Looks weird. Generally hydro driven on mini loaders are gutless,. but not sure how that one slews etc either. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

24th September 2007, 03:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 732	Re: Mini skid grinder Interesting find.... __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

27th September 2007, 09:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
soutz Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new zealand Posts: 46	Re: Mini skid grinder i agree with ekka. hydros are usually gutless, this design looks very simaliar to dingo unit!? we are looking at buliding one for ourselves for the front of the dingo, with its own motor .little kubota for the donk. will post some pics when it gets off the ground.

27th September 2007, 09:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: Mini skid grinder Soutz Can you get the basic chasis of the Kanga Terminator grinder without engine assy? If so, I'd work off that, bolt a donk on etc and mod the front end like in my video. The Kanga pivoting and hydro system is real good, strong and compact, I'd give 9/10 ... downfall is gap between teeth and chasis a little tight means occasional lump of root/clay etc clogs the cutter wheel, but not that big a deal. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

27th September 2007, 10:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
soutz Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new zealand Posts: 46	Re: Mini skid grinder yeah.good idea mate.i agree, saw the kanga grinder at a demo and wasnt that impressed, partly because the operator was a salesman and had no idea how to grind a stump, teeth not sharp etc, also the motor directly over the top virtually of the cutting wheel meant that it copped a huge amount of dust. but seeing your vid i think kanga got the basic idea right but needed to be tweaked.it always needs a treeworker to teach the engineer how to make it better. the grinder is a good ask over here ekka about 19k. hope you were sitting down for that one, where as we can make one for about 6k. but as always open to any good ideas from the wise forum members Last edited by soutz : 27th September 2007 at 10:36 PM. Reason: spelling

28th September 2007, 12:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: Mini skid grinder 19K, that's a bit stiff, they obviously dont want to sell them! I do think though I paid around $14 here a couple years back. How about buying a second hand one that's knackered, rebuild it with new engine, you really just want the frame. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

28th September 2007, 02:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
soutz Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new zealand Posts: 46	Re: Mini skid grinder sounds good do you know of one?

1st October 2007, 01:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: Mini skid grinder Nope, but you could try to advertise in The Australian Arbor Age equipment wanted. I know about a year ago a guy flogged one off for $6k, would have been perfect for your task. People do trade them in too, try Kanga and their dealers. I have seen some old ones with the 20hp motor a while back traded. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

1st October 2007, 12:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
soutz Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new zealand Posts: 46	Re: Mini skid grinder cheers. will follow that up

13th October 2007, 02:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: Mini skid grinder Soutz, here's an opportunity.... 7 hours to go! STUMP GRINDER ATTACHMENT FOR KANGA/DINGO OWN MOTOR - eBay, Machinery, Construction, Business, Industrial. (end time 14-Oct-07 14:27:20 AEST) __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

13th October 2007, 07:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 865	Re: Mini skid grinder Theres a grinder attachment on the kanga site as well 6k __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

14th October 2007, 01:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
soutz Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new zealand Posts: 46	Re: Mini skid grinder You two are awesome,will have a look, but in all honesty wasnt expecting such a quick come back. many thanks.

14th October 2007, 01:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: Mini skid grinder Soutz It's selling again, cheaper. STUMP GRINDER ATTACHMENT FOR KANGA/DINGO OWN MOTOR - eBay, Machinery, Construction, Business, Industrial. (end time 19-Oct-07 16:07:03 AEST) __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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