Rate this stump grinder

playfordtree · 28th February 2008, 06:58 PM

Just found this stump grinder on ebay.

Does anybody have any experience with them?

The price is right.

It looks in good condition.
(maybe for a reason)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150219034621&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX&refitem=320183902212&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget&_trksid=p284.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D42

bill24 · 28th February 2008, 07:44 PM

Geday PLAYFORDTREE,

Saw that machine, Googled it, might be German, looks like its done very little work.

Is very cheap if well designed, and Germans usually do.

regards,

Bill24.

playfordtree · 28th February 2008, 08:16 PM

G'day bill,

i'm wondering why its so cheap and in such good condition?
Maybe it's useless?

It has an 11hp Honda, nothing special but ok.
Your right about the Germans, they know their machinery.

Eric Frei · 28th February 2008, 08:46 PM

My hunch is coz it's gutless and Germany doesn't have too many hard woods like eucs. You'd possibly breeze thru poplar all day long.

Next negative is it's a wheel along not self propelled.

Smallest engine one I have used was 18hp Stump Humper, good machine. I had a 20hp Dosko that went good too, so does the RG20, I feel 11hp is getting to low in grunt.

Done it · 28th February 2008, 10:27 PM

I don't know about the name but it's like the one I sold last year, a Dosko really but RedRoo copied them. Mine was 13hp but you can put any size motor on them, but they are push type so bigger motor, more push. They work ok.

playfordtree · 28th February 2008, 10:38 PM

I guess you could upgrade the engine to a larger HP.
not sure what that would cost though?

As for the "Push along versus Self propelled" debate.
Ekka i suggest you sell me your Kanga and your homebrew setup.
(cheaply mind you)
Then go and get yourself a push along grinder.
I've been watching your latest videos and your getting fatter than i am ya bastid!

playfordtree · 28th February 2008, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done it

I don't know about the name but it's like the one I sold last year, a Dosko really but RedRoo copied them. Mine was 13hp but you can put any size motor on them, but they are push type so bigger motor, more push. They work ok.

How big a stump would you do with it?
Width/Depth

Just out of interest how much did you sell for?
(i understand if you dont want to reply

)

Jamie Myers · 29th February 2008, 09:11 AM

i ve got a 13hp rayco very similar to this i love it esp if you need to get in small spaces ( through houses) will grind happily down 200mm hardwoods arent a problem with sharp teeth as with most things it s about using sharp tools. advantage of these is 2 men can pick it up and put it on the back of a truck so you can tow a chipper and take the grinder too. not sure about the jockey wheel on the front though

Jeff Darby · 29th February 2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pomme

i ve got a 13hp rayco very similar to this i love it esp if you need to get in small spaces ( through houses) will grind happily down 200mm hardwoods arent a problem with sharp teeth as with most things it s about using sharp tools. advantage of these is 2 men can pick it up and put it on the back of a truck so you can tow a chipper and take the grinder too. not sure about the jockey wheel on the front though

Well said Pomme, We to have an RG13 series2, John and myself take on anything with it...on big stuff we go tag team..LOL...Sharp teeth is a must.
JayD

Jamie Myers · 29th February 2008, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

Well said Pomme, We to have an RG13 series2, John and myself take on anything with it...on big stuff we go tag team..LOL...Sharp teeth is a must.
JayD

i find most things are easier tag team style

Done it · 29th February 2008, 06:22 PM

[QUOTE=playfordtree;23678]How big a stump would you do with it?
Width/Depth

Just out of interest how much did you sell for?
(i understand if you dont want to reply

)

It was package deal sale but this one sold on Ebay about the same time in Brisbane for about $1700, Dosko still make them. I had another look & that is more like a Redroo, they aren't as heavy duty. I only used it for narrow axcess jobs, I could get thru 26" with the narrow wheels. 11hp would be a bit too slow I think.

playfordtree · 29th February 2008, 07:34 PM

[QUOTE=Done it;23772]

Quote:

Originally Posted by playfordtree

How big a stump would you do with it?
Width/Depth

Just out of interest how much did you sell for?
(i understand if you dont want to reply

)

It was package deal sale but this one sold on Ebay about the same time in Brisbane for about $1700, Dosko still make them. I had another look & that is more like a Redroo, they aren't as heavy duty. I only used it for narrow axcess jobs, I could get thru 26" with the narrow wheels. 11hp would be a bit too slow I think.

Yeh sounds a bit sounds a bit gutless, i think i might pass.
thanks for posting.

Done it · 29th February 2008, 08:09 PM

[QUOTE=playfordtree;23776]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done it

Yeh sounds a bit sounds a bit gutless, i think i might pass.
thanks for posting.

Good idea, they're out of date now, really.

Jamie Myers · 1st March 2008, 06:30 AM

[QUOTE=Done it;23777]

Quote:

Originally Posted by playfordtree

Good idea, they're out of date now, really.

Shit Jay D we re out of date

JohN Dee · 1st March 2008, 09:05 AM

Our 13hp just gets through the biggest of stumps.. We use it for everything.

The 11hp I guess wouldn't be bad for palm stumps and the softwoods especially for $1000 bucks.

Wtf with that jockey wheel at the front though... That thing would be a mega pain in the ass while transporting it.

TreeDimensional · 1st March 2008, 09:14 AM

Would that model NOT have a clutch on it? I agree with johN D, it would upset the balance and add about 5 lbs to the nose.

Jeff Darby · 1st March 2008, 09:16 AM

Shit Jay D we re out of date

[/QUOTE]

Many a fine tune played on an old Violin

" You can still fly an old biplane and be perfectly safe " It's definately out of date.....LOL.

JohN Dee · 1st March 2008, 04:34 PM

That engine is a GX340 11hp, ours is a GX390 13hp. Ours has a clutch on it, it is centrifugal. Very handy when backfilling and manouvering. Only need a little latch or something to hold the deadman so it can be unattended... Gotta look at the OHS responsibilities before that though..

Done it · 1st March 2008, 04:56 PM

[QUOTE=pomme;23834]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done it

Shit Jay D we re out of date

I meant the Dosko type, not the Rayco. If you had ever used one you would agree.

And they don't have a clutch.

Jamie Myers · 1st March 2008, 05:50 PM

[QUOTE=Done it;23889]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pomme

I meant the Dosko type, not the Rayco. If you had ever used one you would agree.

And they don't have a clutch.

yes mate demo d a dosko before getting the Rayco. POS. but a mate of mine loves his had a couple over the last 12 years swears by them

Done it · 1st March 2008, 07:34 PM

There's a few guys like that. I had the 13hp I was talking about & a 20hp for a while, didn't like them. Have you ever seen a Stump Master? A friend of mine "invented?" them. He retired last year, now Redroo are selling them under their name, SHP400 http://www.redroo.com.au/stumpgrinders.htm

JohN Dee · 2nd March 2008, 11:22 PM

Take a look at this hunk of junk tonka toy. $1.7k US. it's 3 inches narrower then what our RG 13 is. I'd like to see a close up on them teeth though...

U.S. Praxis Portable Stump Grinder — 5.5 HP Honda GX160 Engine, Model# PRX50 | Chipper/Shredders | Northern Tool + Equipment

JohN Dee · 3rd March 2008, 10:45 AM

Merry Mac Walk-Behind Portable Stump Cutter/Grinder — 10 HP, Model# CPSC102ICM | Chipper/Shredders | Northern Tool + Equipment - Click Images then click the video.

Hey, I found another one... This one is a stump cutter. Complete different design. It looks effective, but I am aware that that is a softwood stump. Not to sure bout the cutter being that close aswell though, alota nut shots could be taken...

Anyone else ever use one of these?

playfordtree · 3rd March 2008, 05:22 PM

The grinder ended up being sold for $2,755.
Price jumped up $1600 in the last few hours of the auction.

I was still umming and ahhing whether to bid or not, but once it went past $1,500 i was out.

Good luck to the buyer.

Was it anyone from Treeworld?

Done it · 3rd March 2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohN Dee

Take a look at this hunk of junk tonka toy. $1.7k US. it's 3 inches narrower then what our RG 13 is. I'd like to see a close up on them teeth though...

U.S. Praxis Portable Stump Grinder — 5.5 HP Honda GX160 Engine, Model# PRX50 | Chipper/Shredders | Northern Tool + Equipment

Praxis have been around a while, they make the Vermeer SC130, 13hp, and the Husqvarna 13hp is really a Bluebird. The cutter wheel on the Praxis/Vermeer comes in 4 pieces, so you can't change just 1 tooth, stupid idea I reckon, & I told them. Rayco make the best 13hp, no doubt & there's a few types out there. I can't get the direct link to work but this is their home page, go to products/services and you'll see them. :eatdrink009http://www.uspraxis.com/

Jamie Myers · 3rd March 2008, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohN Dee

Merry Mac Walk-Behind Portable Stump Cutter/Grinder ? 10 HP, Model# CPSC102ICM | Chipper/Shredders | Northern Tool + Equipment - Click Images then click the video.

Hey, I found another one... This one is a stump cutter. Complete different design. It looks effective, but I am aware that that is a softwood stump. Not to sure bout the cutter being that close aswell though, alota nut shots could be taken...

Anyone else ever use one of these?

looks like a very cheap poor imitation of the huxley little david.the only ped machine i ve seen with the cutting wheel near to the operator will try to find a pic or link

Jamie Myers · 3rd March 2008, 08:21 PM

not a great picture but you get the idea

Done it · 3rd March 2008, 09:03 PM

Great machine, the turn around handle lets you go grind anywhere, a mate has one.

gbarrie · 15th September 2009, 03:41 AM

hi how did you get that photo i am trying to track that stump grinder down it looks like it is the one from my old work

28th February 2008, 06:58 PM	#1
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Behind Your Sister! Posts: 328	Rate this stump grinder Just found this stump grinder on ebay. Does anybody have any experience with them? The price is right. It looks in good condition. (maybe for a reason) http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150219034621&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX&refitem=320183902212&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget&_trksid=p284.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D42 __________________ Euthanizing South Australian Trees since 2007

28th February 2008, 07:44 PM	#2
bill24 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Victoria, AUST. Posts: 148	Re: Rate this stump grinder Geday PLAYFORDTREE, Saw that machine, Googled it, might be German, looks like its done very little work. Is very cheap if well designed, and Germans usually do. regards, Bill24.

28th February 2008, 08:16 PM	#3
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Behind Your Sister! Posts: 328	Re: Rate this stump grinder G'day bill, i'm wondering why its so cheap and in such good condition? Maybe it's useless? It has an 11hp Honda, nothing special but ok. Your right about the Germans, they know their machinery. __________________ Euthanizing South Australian Trees since 2007

28th February 2008, 08:46 PM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,990	Re: Rate this stump grinder My hunch is coz it's gutless and Germany doesn't have too many hard woods like eucs. You'd possibly breeze thru poplar all day long. Next negative is it's a wheel along not self propelled. Smallest engine one I have used was 18hp Stump Humper, good machine. I had a 20hp Dosko that went good too, so does the RG20, I feel 11hp is getting to low in grunt. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

28th February 2008, 10:27 PM	#5
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 780	Re: Rate this stump grinder I don't know about the name but it's like the one I sold last year, a Dosko really but RedRoo copied them. Mine was 13hp but you can put any size motor on them, but they are push type so bigger motor, more push. They work ok. Attached Thumbnails

28th February 2008, 10:38 PM	#6
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Behind Your Sister! Posts: 328	Re: Rate this stump grinder I guess you could upgrade the engine to a larger HP. not sure what that would cost though? As for the "Push along versus Self propelled" debate. Ekka i suggest you sell me your Kanga and your homebrew setup. (cheaply mind you) Then go and get yourself a push along grinder. I've been watching your latest videos and your getting fatter than i am ya bastid! __________________ Euthanizing South Australian Trees since 2007

29th February 2008, 09:11 AM	#8
Jamie Myers Mature tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: england Posts: 252	Re: Rate this stump grinder i ve got a 13hp rayco very similar to this i love it esp if you need to get in small spaces ( through houses) will grind happily down 200mm hardwoods arent a problem with sharp teeth as with most things it s about using sharp tools. advantage of these is 2 men can pick it up and put it on the back of a truck so you can tow a chipper and take the grinder too. not sure about the jockey wheel on the front though

29th February 2008, 06:22 PM	#11
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 780	Re: Rate this stump grinder [QUOTE=playfordtree;23678]How big a stump would you do with it? Width/Depth Just out of interest how much did you sell for? (i understand if you dont want to reply) It was package deal sale but this one sold on Ebay about the same time in Brisbane for about $1700, Dosko still make them. I had another look & that is more like a Redroo, they aren't as heavy duty. I only used it for narrow axcess jobs, I could get thru 26" with the narrow wheels. 11hp would be a bit too slow I think. Attached Thumbnails

1st March 2008, 09:05 AM	#15
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 848	Re: Rate this stump grinder Our 13hp just gets through the biggest of stumps.. We use it for everything. The 11hp I guess wouldn't be bad for palm stumps and the softwoods especially for $1000 bucks. Wtf with that jockey wheel at the front though... That thing would be a mega pain in the ass while transporting it. __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

1st March 2008, 09:14 AM	#16
TreeDimensional Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 421	Re: Rate this stump grinder Would that model NOT have a clutch on it? I agree with johN D, it would upset the balance and add about 5 lbs to the nose.

1st March 2008, 09:16 AM	#17
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,057	Re: Rate this stump grinder Shit Jay D we re out of date[/QUOTE] Many a fine tune played on an old Violin " You can still fly an old biplane and be perfectly safe " It's definately out of date.....LOL. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

1st March 2008, 04:34 PM	#18
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 848	Re: Rate this stump grinder That engine is a GX340 11hp, ours is a GX390 13hp. Ours has a clutch on it, it is centrifugal. Very handy when backfilling and manouvering. Only need a little latch or something to hold the deadman so it can be unattended... Gotta look at the OHS responsibilities before that though.. __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

1st March 2008, 07:34 PM	#21
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 780	Re: Rate this stump grinder There's a few guys like that. I had the 13hp I was talking about & a 20hp for a while, didn't like them. Have you ever seen a Stump Master? A friend of mine "invented?" them. He retired last year, now Redroo are selling them under their name, SHP400 http://www.redroo.com.au/stumpgrinders.htm Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Done it; 1st March 2008 at 08:16 PM. Reason: forgot pic

2nd March 2008, 11:22 PM	#22
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 848	Re: Rate this stump grinder Take a look at this hunk of junk tonka toy. $1.7k US. it's 3 inches narrower then what our RG 13 is. I'd like to see a close up on them teeth though... U.S. Praxis Portable Stump Grinder — 5.5 HP Honda GX160 Engine, Model# PRX50 \| Chipper/Shredders \| Northern Tool + Equipment __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

3rd March 2008, 10:45 AM	#23
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 848	Re: Rate this stump grinder Merry Mac Walk-Behind Portable Stump Cutter/Grinder — 10 HP, Model# CPSC102ICM \| Chipper/Shredders \| Northern Tool + Equipment - Click Images then click the video. Hey, I found another one... This one is a stump cutter. Complete different design. It looks effective, but I am aware that that is a softwood stump. Not to sure bout the cutter being that close aswell though, alota nut shots could be taken... Anyone else ever use one of these? __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

3rd March 2008, 05:22 PM	#24
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Behind Your Sister! Posts: 328	Re: Rate this stump grinder The grinder ended up being sold for $2,755. Price jumped up $1600 in the last few hours of the auction. I was still umming and ahhing whether to bid or not, but once it went past $1,500 i was out. Good luck to the buyer. Was it anyone from Treeworld? __________________ Euthanizing South Australian Trees since 2007

3rd March 2008, 08:21 PM	#27
Jamie Myers Mature tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: england Posts: 252	Re: Rate this stump grinder not a great picture but you get the idea Attached Thumbnails

3rd March 2008, 09:03 PM	#28
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 780	Re: Rate this stump grinder Great machine, the turn around handle lets you go grind anywhere, a mate has one.

15th September 2009, 03:41 AM	#29
gbarrie I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: aberdeen Posts: 2	Re: Rate this stump grinder hi how did you get that photo i am trying to track that stump grinder down it looks like it is the one from my old work

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