TORO STX26 stumpgrinder

dingo · 2nd February 2012, 08:58 AM

Hey fellas,

Has anybody used or does anybody own one of these?? whats the feedback??

Toro | STX-26 Stump Grinder - 26hp (19.4kw)

On paper it appears an impressive machine and they claim to have sold a fair amount of them in Australia. I'm tempted to buy one.

Russell Griffiths · 7th February 2012, 01:43 PM

have you had one out on a demo?
i had them bring one out a couple of months back it all depends on what you need it to do. it was to wide for me i needed to replace a small tight access machine and this was to big,but it was not big enough to be a large grinder my large machine would make it look real silly .let me know some specific questions and ill give you my opinion.

AbsoluteTreework · 7th February 2012, 05:43 PM

Gday mate. I have a tree company in the Brisbane area. I bought a Toro recently about 2 months ago. When you buy one it takes about 30 to 40 stumps to operate the machine properly. But when you buy one all stumps up to 800mm, you'll love it. I been in the industry for 30 yrs. i have had every kind of self propelled stumps grinder on the market. This machine will do any stump a stump humper will do and what ever your machine can't do the stump humper has got no chance at all.

For its size and its capability and be able to walk up stairs is a big plus and you wont go wrong with one of these. Happy grinding!

dingo · 7th February 2012, 06:58 PM

I had a demo booked for tomorrow but have canned it- will buy a more powerful machine down the track. was just after general feedback...

Eric Frei · 7th February 2012, 07:28 PM

How much does one cost?

Always blows me away how these retailers hide prices, flamin nuts!

dingo · 8th February 2012, 08:36 AM

They retail for twenty something grand inc gst. This particular dealer was able to do it for $18 000.00 Inc gst.

Eric Frei · 8th February 2012, 05:18 PM

I had a go of one today.

I found it to be better than the factory Kanga Terminator one but not as good as my modified one.

It seems they have done their homework and the cutter wheel speed is right, slower than the Kanga terminator which runs way to fast (poor R&D). I'd guess the head is spinning around 1200rpm to 1500rpm maximum, too bad I cannot gear my Kanga to do the same.

I found that not having belts is better and the braking was smooth and really sweet.

I did find it a little crazy with where it would throw wood chip, not that my Kanga is much better at that problem. Where it seems to really excel is below ground. Most grinders handle the woody stump above ground easily, but when you are below the soil line and having to churn that clay over you feel the strain. This Toro unit did really well. I would rather that unit to a RG25, stump humper, Dosko etc.

The stump grinding of that Toro is nothing like the Dingo stump grinder which I have also tried. That Dingo hydraulic stump grinder is well .... bad! Gutless and slow, the Toro is way better.

Why do I have a Kanga, because it lifts logs and drags brush plus grinds stumps, but that hydro stump grinder as an accessory would be wild, maybe I could squeeze a little more grunt out of it with some mods? Who knows.

Drouin Tree Service · 8th February 2012, 05:58 PM

Looks ok for the $$$'s

dingo · 8th February 2012, 10:52 PM

I ended up not going ahead with the demo because my grinder is just a year old-decided against taking the hit for selling such a near new piece second hand. Sounds like its worth a look if you're in the market.

Drouin Tree Service · 13th May 2012, 08:52 PM

These look a good thing,Im going to demo really need a smaller grinder,especially being that menoverable

Russell Griffiths · 14th May 2012, 08:34 AM

have a look at the new carlton tracked machine it could be getting a coat of green paint soon.

Drouin Tree Service · 14th May 2012, 09:05 AM

Got a link to that?? I looked at the carlton range and no small tracked machine.

I do sub in a guy with the big carlton tracked 140hp it does a real good job.

Russell Griffiths · 14th May 2012, 07:09 PM

Found it on an english website - no link sorry. 25 -35 hp small tracked machine. It looks like a vermeer 252 on tracks.

2nd February 2012, 08:58 AM	#1
dingo Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sydney Posts: 67	TORO STX26 stumpgrinder Hey fellas, Has anybody used or does anybody own one of these?? whats the feedback?? Toro \| STX-26 Stump Grinder - 26hp (19.4kw) On paper it appears an impressive machine and they claim to have sold a fair amount of them in Australia. I'm tempted to buy one.

7th February 2012, 01:43 PM	#2
Russell Griffiths Sappling Join Date: May 2010 Location: qld Posts: 9	Re: TORO STX26 stumpgrinder have you had one out on a demo? i had them bring one out a couple of months back it all depends on what you need it to do. it was to wide for me i needed to replace a small tight access machine and this was to big,but it was not big enough to be a large grinder my large machine would make it look real silly .let me know some specific questions and ill give you my opinion.

7th February 2012, 05:43 PM	#3
AbsoluteTreework I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clear Mountain Posts: 1	Re: TORO STX26 stumpgrinder Gday mate. I have a tree company in the Brisbane area. I bought a Toro recently about 2 months ago. When you buy one it takes about 30 to 40 stumps to operate the machine properly. But when you buy one all stumps up to 800mm, you'll love it. I been in the industry for 30 yrs. i have had every kind of self propelled stumps grinder on the market. This machine will do any stump a stump humper will do and what ever your machine can't do the stump humper has got no chance at all. For its size and its capability and be able to walk up stairs is a big plus and you wont go wrong with one of these. Happy grinding!

7th February 2012, 06:58 PM	#4
dingo Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sydney Posts: 67	Re: TORO STX26 stumpgrinder I had a demo booked for tomorrow but have canned it- will buy a more powerful machine down the track. was just after general feedback...

7th February 2012, 07:28 PM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,990	Re: TORO STX26 stumpgrinder How much does one cost? Always blows me away how these retailers hide prices, flamin nuts! __________________ 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

8th February 2012, 08:36 AM	#6
dingo Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sydney Posts: 67	Re: TORO STX26 stumpgrinder They retail for twenty something grand inc gst. This particular dealer was able to do it for $18 000.00 Inc gst.

8th February 2012, 05:18 PM	#7
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,990	Re: TORO STX26 stumpgrinder I had a go of one today. I found it to be better than the factory Kanga Terminator one but not as good as my modified one. It seems they have done their homework and the cutter wheel speed is right, slower than the Kanga terminator which runs way to fast (poor R&D). I'd guess the head is spinning around 1200rpm to 1500rpm maximum, too bad I cannot gear my Kanga to do the same. I found that not having belts is better and the braking was smooth and really sweet. I did find it a little crazy with where it would throw wood chip, not that my Kanga is much better at that problem. Where it seems to really excel is below ground. Most grinders handle the woody stump above ground easily, but when you are below the soil line and having to churn that clay over you feel the strain. This Toro unit did really well. I would rather that unit to a RG25, stump humper, Dosko etc. The stump grinding of that Toro is nothing like the Dingo stump grinder which I have also tried. That Dingo hydraulic stump grinder is well .... bad! Gutless and slow, the Toro is way better. Why do I have a Kanga, because it lifts logs and drags brush plus grinds stumps, but that hydro stump grinder as an accessory would be wild, maybe I could squeeze a little more grunt out of it with some mods? Who knows. __________________ 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

8th February 2012, 05:58 PM	#8
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,724	Re: TORO STX26 stumpgrinder Looks ok for the $$$'s __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

8th February 2012, 10:52 PM	#9
dingo Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sydney Posts: 67	Re: TORO STX26 stumpgrinder I ended up not going ahead with the demo because my grinder is just a year old-decided against taking the hit for selling such a near new piece second hand. Sounds like its worth a look if you're in the market.

13th May 2012, 08:52 PM	#10
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,724	Re: TORO STX26 stumpgrinder These look a good thing,Im going to demo really need a smaller grinder,especially being that menoverable __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

14th May 2012, 08:34 AM	#11
Russell Griffiths Sappling Join Date: May 2010 Location: qld Posts: 9	Re: TORO STX26 stumpgrinder have a look at the new carlton tracked machine it could be getting a coat of green paint soon.

14th May 2012, 09:05 AM	#12
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,724	Re: TORO STX26 stumpgrinder Got a link to that?? I looked at the carlton range and no small tracked machine. I do sub in a guy with the big carlton tracked 140hp it does a real good job. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

14th May 2012, 07:09 PM	#13
Russell Griffiths Sappling Join Date: May 2010 Location: qld Posts: 9	Re: TORO STX26 stumpgrinder Found it on an english website - no link sorry. 25 -35 hp small tracked machine. It looks like a vermeer 252 on tracks.

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