Stump Grinders.... Which One???

juzzo84 · 15th October 2011, 04:51 PM

G'Day all

I operate a small property maintenance company and we do alot of tree work, I have had alot of interest from customers regarding stump grinding and wanted to know what size machine I would be able to get away with using with having the wrong tool for the job.
I have seen alot of units that are quite large, require large trailers and come at a large cost.

I am looking for something that is easily portable, lowish cost (probably second hand), easy maintenance and has the ability to grind stumps up to approx 20".

Hope I have given you enough info to catch my drift.

Thanks
Justin

Steve Tipton · 20th October 2011, 01:09 PM

A used Stump Humper wuold be the go. Seen a few around 5k.

Red Roo · 28th November 2011, 03:16 AM

Hi juzzo84,

Quintrex is absolutely correct. If you are considering a compact, self propelled machine, either a Red Roo SHP400 or Stumphumper style would suit your requirements.

If you dont require self propel, then you might consider a SG350 type machine.

Consider how much you are going to use the machine eg is it your core business or are you offering the service as the odd value added service for your customer.

15th October 2011, 04:51 PM	#1
juzzo84 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cobar Posts: 2	Stump Grinders.... Which One??? G'Day all I operate a small property maintenance company and we do alot of tree work, I have had alot of interest from customers regarding stump grinding and wanted to know what size machine I would be able to get away with using with having the wrong tool for the job. I have seen alot of units that are quite large, require large trailers and come at a large cost. I am looking for something that is easily portable, lowish cost (probably second hand), easy maintenance and has the ability to grind stumps up to approx 20". Hope I have given you enough info to catch my drift. Thanks Justin

20th October 2011, 01:09 PM	#2
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Re: Stump Grinders.... Which One??? A used Stump Humper wuold be the go. Seen a few around 5k. __________________ Heightmaster

28th November 2011, 03:16 AM	#3
Red Roo Sappling Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 40	Re: Stump Grinders.... Which One??? Hi juzzo84, Quintrex is absolutely correct. If you are considering a compact, self propelled machine, either a Red Roo SHP400 or Stumphumper style would suit your requirements. If you dont require self propel, then you might consider a SG350 type machine. Consider how much you are going to use the machine eg is it your core business or are you offering the service as the odd value added service for your customer. __________________ Tree and Landscape Equipment Australia by Red Roo Commercial Wood Chippers \| Stump Grinders \| GRCS Our Thread At Treeworld \| Our Videos At Treeworld

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