Rate this stump grinder

playfordtree · 28th February 2008, 12:58 AM

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)

STUMP GRINDER - eBay Outdoor Power Equipment, Tools, Gear, Equipment, Gardening, Lawn Care, Home. (end time 02-Mar-08 00:29:20 AEDST)

bill24 · 28th February 2008, 01:44 AM

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, 02:16 AM

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.

Ekka · 28th February 2008, 02:46 AM

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, 04:27 AM

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, 04:38 AM

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, 04:47 AM

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

)

pomme · 28th February 2008, 03:11 PM

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

JayD · 28th February 2008, 07:25 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

pomme · 29th February 2008, 12:01 AM

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, 12:22 AM

[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, 01:34 AM

[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, 02:09 AM

[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.

pomme · 29th February 2008, 12:30 PM

[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 · 29th February 2008, 03:05 PM

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 · 29th February 2008, 03:14 PM

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.

JayD · 29th February 2008, 03:16 PM

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.

28th February 2008, 12:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
playfordtree Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 340	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) STUMP GRINDER - eBay Outdoor Power Equipment, Tools, Gear, Equipment, Gardening, Lawn Care, Home. (end time 02-Mar-08 00:29:20 AEDST) __________________ I Drink Therefore I am.

28th February 2008, 01:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
bill24 Gettin' motoring Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Victoria, AUST. Posts: 16	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, 02:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
playfordtree Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 340	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. __________________ I Drink Therefore I am.

28th February 2008, 02:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,673	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. __________________ 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 February 2008, 04:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
playfordtree Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 340	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! __________________ I Drink Therefore I am.

28th February 2008, 03:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
pomme Fly'n Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: england Posts: 206	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, 03:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
JohN Dee Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 679	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. __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

29th February 2008, 03:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
TreeDimensional Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 381	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. __________________ West Central Saskatchewan ISA Certified Arborist

29th February 2008, 03:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
JayD Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	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.