To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind?

Urban Treecare NZ · 15th November 2007, 06:55 AM

Hey guys,
just looking for some feedback on what you guys use, im starting to get asked for alotr of grinding work and was calling on your experience for what machine is value for money? am currently looking at a small husky machine as it seems to be the best bang for buck, any ideas are welcome, walk behind or self propelled?

Jeff Darby · 15th November 2007, 07:39 AM

Hi Treekiwi,
It depends on your needs and what you can afford to shell out to buy your first machine.John and I have Rayco 13 it's a good little machine starts first time everytime, Its even better..quicker at knocking out stumps now it has Tomahawk teeth...but it is a work out..as it's all manuall..We tag team for big stumps, But shorly does the job..It's restricted access as well you can even take it thru the house if you have to...but havent said this a hydraulic drive machine would be nice..my back love you long time...for hydraulics..but then you cant get into a lot of jobs..Horses for corses.
I'm shore the other boys will have reasons for their particular machine.
JayD

shaggs · 15th November 2007, 09:19 AM

hi treekiwi
i have two machines. one a smalll manual like jayd and a large 44hp full remote hydraulic.
The small machine goes out 10:1 and cost 1/5 the price!
I always dream of a stump humper, and have used them many times. They are great.
But the manual machin gets me jobs thru door, up enbankments etc and is so simple it never letes me down/
Just keep the teeth sharp and the belts tight and yes, it is a good workout!Good luck.

Eric Frei · 15th November 2007, 05:43 PM

Kanga terminator modded with esky and umbrella.

PS: it picks up logs and drags brush too!

shaggs · 15th November 2007, 09:09 PM

Ekka, you mean that beer fridge WASN'T an attachment for your kanga!!!

No wonder I couldn't find them on the Kanga website!

playfordtree · 16th November 2007, 11:51 AM

Howdy Treekiwi,

Heres a short video of the grinder my mate uses, he's doing the stump from the tree i felled in my video.

Its a Red Roo, he has done some pretty big stumps for me and it seems to work quite well, as well as being reliable.

This is his second machine, the only fault he could pick was that the handbrake is a bit flimsy and wears out too quickly.
Heres the link as well.

Good luck.

RED ROO - Commercial Outdoor Power Equipment

Eric Frei · 16th November 2007, 01:21 PM

Yeah blow using one of them, that's similar to the Dosko I had.

Hey, he needs to fit a centrifugal pre cleaner! Will save a lot of dirt getting in.

playfordtree · 16th November 2007, 01:38 PM

I'll mention that next time i speak to him, i saw the mod you did on yours.
Good idea and makes sense.

I wouldnt mind having this type of grinder myself, they're a lot cheaper than the hydaulic units.
As for the extra effort to use them,

well,

you've seen my video and i've seen yours, i dare say both of us could lose a few pounds without running the risk of being labelled anorexic!

Eric Frei · 16th November 2007, 06:24 PM

Hey!

I just picked up a fresh keg for the weekend.

TrevMcRev · 16th November 2007, 08:54 PM

Ive got a stump humper. Bloody ripper machine. So simple to use and maintain. And on small to medium stumps its quicker than our Rayco 1625a hydro machine.

kimtree · 16th November 2007, 09:14 PM

I've got a Laski stump grinder its been modified somewhat

Jeff Darby · 16th November 2007, 09:17 PM

Hey Playfordtrees,
Nice clip on stump grinding apart from the lack of PPE,Anyway a tip for you cut that stump to just above ground level, The grinder dude could have that stump out by the time he was half way thru....yeah I know your gunna say I was keeping my chain out of the dirt..right aye!..blow the dirt away with your blower

shaggs · 16th November 2007, 09:28 PM

G'day Playfordtree,
Thanks for the vid. The guys didn't seem to have the brake on and thus the machine was riding up the stump rather than cutting across the edge.
As jayD said, cut em to the ground. Make sure its one of your last cuts though after any blocking etc. You can blow the dirt or even hose it out. If you have a bad patch of dirt cut to fresh timber with an axe.
I have one of those red roo machines. very very reliable and quick when you have lots of practise. cheers

Drouin Tree Service · 17th November 2007, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Hey!

I just picked up a fresh keg for the weekend.

Ill be around!

newguy18 · 17th November 2007, 03:18 PM

i think i have seen the husky machine that was mentioned it has a 13 hp honda engine pull start if its the same one I saw has two wheels on the back and two side bars for two guys to lift it into a truck.If I hated my back a little bit more I'd buy it.

Drouin Tree Service · 17th November 2007, 03:43 PM

When i get round to selling my super junior ill be getting a stump master.. Sports Range Product 3

kimtree · 18th November 2007, 01:00 PM

On the laski stumpgrinder its a good machine once its been modified cost price21,000 bucks approx. mods new wheel multi tip 3 b sized pulleys also bigger pulleys more surface area for belt to grip.if id known i had to modifie it so much i would have bought a carlton

Urban Treecare NZ · 11th April 2008, 06:11 PM

hey guys,
jst thought i would update you about my grinder purchase, have gone for a Husquarna SG 13, has a 13hp honda and is a push model, was best value for money and has replaceble teeth which is a excellent feature, heres a few pictures.....

JohN Dee · 11th April 2008, 06:33 PM

Good buy mate

, watcha pick it up for?

Now all ya gotta do, is swap out them teeth for Tomahawks and you won't look back. Also like the holes in the belt guard = very easy to inspect belts.

One thing I couldn't see, was the oil drainage hose... Might be abit hard to change ya oil without one, prolly have to dismount the engine...

One more question, what is that wheel guard there for if ya can't step on it?

One thing I don't mind doing on the hush, if I'm tired while stumping, is stand to the right hand side of the rear of the machine and put my foot on the wheel and push back and fourth with my foot to make the grinder sweep, alleviating my arms

But, you have to be super alert where the top of the wheel is otherwise a kickback in that stance could really hurt ya...

Oh P.S Careful if you stumpgrind with the handles in a low position, cuz if it kicks back it's going straight for your balls

Have fun grinding

Drouin Tree Service · 12th April 2008, 01:27 AM

Love my tow behind...

YouTube - stump grindind tomahawk teeth

Jamie Myers · 12th April 2008, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treekiwi

hey guys,
jst thought i would update you about my grinder purchase, have gone for a Husquarna SG 13, has a 13hp honda and is a push model, was best value for money and has replaceble teeth which is a excellent feature, heres a few pictures.....

nice and shiny. very similar to my rayco rg13 enjoy the exercise

garyhyland60 · 2nd May 2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimtree

On the laski stumpgrinder its a good machine once its been modified cost price21,000 bucks approx. mods new wheel multi tip 3 b sized pulleys also bigger pulleys more surface area for belt to grip.if id known i had to modifie it so much i would have bought a carlton

what 3 b sized pulleys dis u change and why i have a laski same mod ive heard multi tip are the best please reply need info thankyou gary.

Eric Frei · 3rd May 2008, 12:34 AM

Gary

What sort of drive belts is the machine running now?

garyhyland60 · 3rd May 2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Gary

What sort of drive belts is the machine running now?

all standard drive belt (2x belt avx 13x1525 la, 2x belt b 17x1500 li)
thankyou gary

Ace Master · 3rd May 2008, 09:54 PM

Just in time ,
we did those 4 large cypress tree stumps today ,it took all

day... Red Roo SP 4012 and SP 7015 we used the rest of the pic in ace pic's plus some vid. All went well.

Ian Gilbert · 12th November 2009, 06:13 AM

Hey gday fellas I know I'm reviving an old thread but I just bought a laski 500h, and Kimtree, if you're out there I'd be keen to know how yours is going and exactly whatyou did to trick it up. Mine's done 8 hours, just threw a belt. Changed the oil, what a hoax of a drain plug, nowhere for the oil to go. Too many fittings/bolts are showing signs of rust, but hey, I live on the coast and you should see my car. No other issues yet, otherwise I like the machine.
Cheers Hodad.

15th November 2007, 06:55 AM	#1
Urban Treecare NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) + Diploma in Arboriculture (Level 6) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 256	To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? Hey guys, just looking for some feedback on what you guys use, im starting to get asked for alotr of grinding work and was calling on your experience for what machine is value for money? am currently looking at a small husky machine as it seems to be the best bang for buck, any ideas are welcome, walk behind or self propelled?

15th November 2007, 07:39 AM	#2
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,057	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? Hi Treekiwi, It depends on your needs and what you can afford to shell out to buy your first machine.John and I have Rayco 13 it's a good little machine starts first time everytime, Its even better..quicker at knocking out stumps now it has Tomahawk teeth...but it is a work out..as it's all manuall..We tag team for big stumps, But shorly does the job..It's restricted access as well you can even take it thru the house if you have to...but havent said this a hydraulic drive machine would be nice..my back love you long time...for hydraulics..but then you cant get into a lot of jobs..Horses for corses. I'm shore the other boys will have reasons for their particular machine. JayD __________________ 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

15th November 2007, 09:19 AM	#3
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 419	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? hi treekiwi i have two machines. one a smalll manual like jayd and a large 44hp full remote hydraulic. The small machine goes out 10:1 and cost 1/5 the price! I always dream of a stump humper, and have used them many times. They are great. But the manual machin gets me jobs thru door, up enbankments etc and is so simple it never letes me down/ Just keep the teeth sharp and the belts tight and yes, it is a good workout!Good luck.

15th November 2007, 05:43 PM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,990	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? Kanga terminator modded with esky and umbrella. PS: it picks up logs and drags brush too! __________________ 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

15th November 2007, 09:09 PM	#5
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 419	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? Ekka, you mean that beer fridge WASN'T an attachment for your kanga!!! No wonder I couldn't find them on the Kanga website!

16th November 2007, 01:21 PM	#7
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,990	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? Yeah blow using one of them, that's similar to the Dosko I had. Hey, he needs to fit a centrifugal pre cleaner! Will save a lot of dirt getting in. __________________ 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

16th November 2007, 01:38 PM	#8
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Behind Your Sister! Posts: 328	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? I'll mention that next time i speak to him, i saw the mod you did on yours. Good idea and makes sense. I wouldnt mind having this type of grinder myself, they're a lot cheaper than the hydaulic units. As for the extra effort to use them, well, you've seen my video and i've seen yours, i dare say both of us could lose a few pounds without running the risk of being labelled anorexic! __________________ Euthanizing South Australian Trees since 2007

16th November 2007, 06:24 PM	#9
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,990	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? Hey! I just picked up a fresh keg for the weekend. __________________ 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

16th November 2007, 08:54 PM	#10
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? Ive got a stump humper. Bloody ripper machine. So simple to use and maintain. And on small to medium stumps its quicker than our Rayco 1625a hydro machine.

16th November 2007, 09:14 PM	#11
kimtree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kununurra WA Posts: 124	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? I've got a Laski stump grinder its been modified somewhat Attached Thumbnails

16th November 2007, 09:17 PM	#12
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,057	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? Hey Playfordtrees, Nice clip on stump grinding apart from the lack of PPE,Anyway a tip for you cut that stump to just above ground level, The grinder dude could have that stump out by the time he was half way thru....yeah I know your gunna say I was keeping my chain out of the dirt..right aye!..blow the dirt away with your blower __________________ 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 Last edited by Jeff Darby; 17th November 2007 at 08:46 AM.

16th November 2007, 09:28 PM	#13
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 419	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? G'day Playfordtree, Thanks for the vid. The guys didn't seem to have the brake on and thus the machine was riding up the stump rather than cutting across the edge. As jayD said, cut em to the ground. Make sure its one of your last cuts though after any blocking etc. You can blow the dirt or even hose it out. If you have a bad patch of dirt cut to fresh timber with an axe. I have one of those red roo machines. very very reliable and quick when you have lots of practise. cheers

17th November 2007, 03:18 PM	#15
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? i think i have seen the husky machine that was mentioned it has a 13 hp honda engine pull start if its the same one I saw has two wheels on the back and two side bars for two guys to lift it into a truck.If I hated my back a little bit more I'd buy it. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

17th November 2007, 03:43 PM	#16
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,724	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? When i get round to selling my super junior ill be getting a stump master.. Sports Range Product 3 __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

18th November 2007, 01:00 PM	#17
kimtree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kununurra WA Posts: 124	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? On the laski stumpgrinder its a good machine once its been modified cost price21,000 bucks approx. mods new wheel multi tip 3 b sized pulleys also bigger pulleys more surface area for belt to grip.if id known i had to modifie it so much i would have bought a carlton

11th April 2008, 06:11 PM	#18
Urban Treecare NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) + Diploma in Arboriculture (Level 6) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 256	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? hey guys, jst thought i would update you about my grinder purchase, have gone for a Husquarna SG 13, has a 13hp honda and is a push model, was best value for money and has replaceble teeth which is a excellent feature, heres a few pictures..... Attached Thumbnails

11th April 2008, 06:33 PM	#19
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 848	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? Good buy mate, watcha pick it up for? Now all ya gotta do, is swap out them teeth for Tomahawks and you won't look back. Also like the holes in the belt guard = very easy to inspect belts. One thing I couldn't see, was the oil drainage hose... Might be abit hard to change ya oil without one, prolly have to dismount the engine... One more question, what is that wheel guard there for if ya can't step on it? One thing I don't mind doing on the hush, if I'm tired while stumping, is stand to the right hand side of the rear of the machine and put my foot on the wheel and push back and fourth with my foot to make the grinder sweep, alleviating my arms But, you have to be super alert where the top of the wheel is otherwise a kickback in that stance could really hurt ya... Oh P.S Careful if you stumpgrind with the handles in a low position, cuz if it kicks back it's going straight for your balls Have fun grinding __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

3rd May 2008, 12:34 AM	#23
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,990	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? Gary What sort of drive belts is the machine running now? __________________ 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

3rd May 2008, 09:54 PM	#25
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 385	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? Just in time , we did those 4 large cypress tree stumps today ,it took allday... Red Roo SP 4012 and SP 7015 we used the rest of the pic in ace pic's plus some vid. All went well. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

12th November 2009, 06:13 AM	#26
Ian Gilbert Sappling Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On the beach in sunny Vicco Posts: 8	Re: To Stumpgrind or Not to Stumpgrind? Hey gday fellas I know I'm reviving an old thread but I just bought a laski 500h, and Kimtree, if you're out there I'd be keen to know how yours is going and exactly whatyou did to trick it up. Mine's done 8 hours, just threw a belt. Changed the oil, what a hoax of a drain plug, nowhere for the oil to go. Too many fittings/bolts are showing signs of rust, but hey, I live on the coast and you should see my car. No other issues yet, otherwise I like the machine. Cheers Hodad.

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