Multi-Tip Australia Stump Grinding Solutions

TrevMcRev

A quick grind there no matter what, but Ray i think that may have been a Cypress(Cupressus) rather than a Pine(Pinus), and they are chalk & cheese when it comes to grinding. I find Pine to take about 3 times as long as Cypress.

But even at that, 5 mins for a Cypress of that size is very efficient, quicker than most! If it was a true Pine, then that is freakin awesome!

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a_lopa

Radiata would be a diffrent story,cypress is as easy as it gets.

Still cuts alright

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Ekka

Well, that was a 85hp machine right?

And contrary to what some-one "reckoned" teeth didn't snap. Yeah, some-one I was talking too said the teeth would snap and the multi system is only good for smaller machines.

Good to see that issue cleared up.

Maybe that bloke could post something here? He can say what it's like.

I still have to fit mine, got all the bits but need the time.

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Multi-Tip Australia

G'day All
Well TrevMcRev, You are absolutely right, It is a cypress stump.
It was careless on my part, I should have realised that when I wrote it.
It will make me check my info more carefully in future, thanks.
I've attached two photo's , one of the operator Andrew and the other of a real 'pine' he was grinding when he first got the 'Multi-Tip System' (02/07)

BTW Eric, the one of the comments I here from the operators is that the teeth are the strongest of any they have used, but I guess the interested have to ask an operator for themselves (as I have a vested interest!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INvyJJiUQuE

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soutz

That system is the biz.

Can we get them in NZ?
I have an old 630a, an oldy but a goody. What sort of dollars are we looking 4 changing over remembering the NZ dollar is worth zip in this current recession.

Im also thinking of uprating the power on this machine to approx 40 hp plus so will that make a difference to the wheel i would get at this stage??

Multi-Tip Australia

G'day Soutz,
I'm not familar with the '630a'
But we can supply systems from OZ, to NZ
Have you checked our website? (see below)
I've included a spec sheet, If you can send me more detail on the machine, with a few photo's to- info@multi-tip.com.au

One of the whole machine, a couple of angles of the cutting wheel, teeth and wheel attachment flange.
If we don't have this wheel documented, we'll design a wheel for this particular machine (at no cost to you)

Look forward to hearing from you
Regards
Ray
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Multi-Tip Australia

G'day all,
Have just added a new vid which shows photos of a variety of machines using the 'Multi-Tip' system here,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLjpry5MhtU
By the way Ekka, how goes the change over?
Or is it too wet?
Regards
Ray
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Ekka

You got that set to "private" viewing ... cannot see, please change settings.

It's been pissing down here for days! Joints a bog.

I'm gonna have a go at it today.

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Multi-Tip Australia

G'day All
To those of you who operate a stump grinding business or are thinking about starting a business stump grinding.

In the recent Budget announcement (12/05/09), the Government has increased the Investment Allowance for new equipment to 50%.
This will apply to operators of stump grinders and stump grinding contractors wishing to upgrade.
Not only are they eligible for the 50% Investment Allowance but, it seems, they are still able to claim their normal depreciation, on equipment, as well.

Now would seem to be an excellent time to buy or upgrade your stump grinder to the best stump cutting/grinding system, the MULTI-TIP SYSTEM.
YouTube - MULTI-TIP stump grinding & stump grinders

Note: Companies and individuals should seek their own independent financial advice.
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Ray Kehlet
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Ekka

I'm half way there now ... today I stripped the head down but the old cutter wheel wont separate from the shaft so had to drop it in to an engineering place where they got more than a 20T press and some oxy heat to get it off.

Have bought new seals and bearings, just waiting for the wheel to be fitted and bolt her back up ... so maybe tomorrow with a bit of luck it's be running. I have to also go buy some new drive belts

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Multi-Tip Australia

G'day Ekka,
Good to hear.
Hope everything is well and the change over goes OK.
Hope you are flood proof were you are!!
Regards
Ray Kehlet
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Ekka

A detailed comparison video.

I have left out the process of stripping and fitting, this video is all about how it runs and how well Multi-tip works.

YouTube - kanga multi-tip stump grinder review

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a_lopa

Looks pretty good,The chips don't look to fly out as much.

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Ekka

Well actually the chips clear the cutting area better and fly backwards further, there's more wind or something.

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kimtree

Any idea how fast your wheel is going?Multi tip is a great system,i ground out[nothing left] 4 fresh african mahogany stumps average 750mm and 2 raintree same size in about 3.5 hrs including unload reload and clean up
Theres 2 other stumpys here both dingo hydraulic drive,one of them reckoned it would have taken him all day.

Ekka

Cutter wheel is doing around 1800 to 2200rpm depending on load.

The teeth prior to change over (Tomahawk and Rayco super teeth) would only cut a depth of their tungsten carbide (15mm maximum) per sweep. Do note that Tomahawk teeth are far superior to Rayco Super tooth and that's why I had them on for this comparison. This new system can cut a lot more (50mm deep) and in turn more load is put on the engine. Also the wheel weighs more, it is thicker steel which means more load on engine and belts. So although it slaughters a stump some common sense prevails and that is you can load it up a lot more to stall it (as is all hand pressure operated).

I think smaller machines would benefit greatly from changing over, like say Dosko's and Rg20's etc as the "finesse" of sweeping the cut relies a lot on terrain and operator strength, this system would reduce the grabbing and allow smoother operation.

The Dingo hydraulic is a shocker, slow and gutless. When I saw that demo'd I pitied the sales rep... nuff said.

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Multi-Tip Australia

G'day All
First the bad news-
Recently we sent out a notice to our customers regarding a price increase for the Multi-Tip Teeth.

Now the good news-
Well, the good news is that head office has been working away behind the scenery and they have done some nifty re-negotiations with our manufacturer, particularly in regards to the supplies of the raw materials for the Multi-Tip Teeth.
This post is to let everyone know that the price of teeth has dropped to-
$30.80 incGST.
How about that?
And we are eager to sell more teeth, so we can do even better when you order 50 or more teeth.
We look forward to doing business with you.

Please feel free to contact us regarding any questions you may have.

Regards,

Ray Kehlet.

Multi-Tip Australia

G'day all
A question for you Ekka,
It's been over a month since the you posted the video of your 'KANGA' and the change over to the MULTI-TIP CUTTING SYSTEM.
How are you finding the wear and durability characteristics of the MULTI-TIP teeth?
It would be interesting to have some feedback with regards to longer term use.
How does it perform in palms?
Have you had the opportunity to try the system on a pine?
Regards
Ray Kehlet

Ekka

I have ground some cypress and it was good.

Palms ... it destroys them fast, however once you get into the stringy shit below ground it seems to bog the machine down more so you have to back off on the depth and pressure, likely due to the extra cutting surface and the wet clay and palm roots are like glue.

Now, I will post a picture of the lead cutting teeth, notice that the carbide is busted off. Many gardens here have stones or rocks. And many stumps have bloody steel in them.

I have ground a pitch fork, star droppers, tent peg before changing this out. what the Multi-tip system allowed me to do was switch a further back tooth for a lead tooth as generally the lead tooth only gets the damage.

So far I have put in just 2 new teeth because I can switch them around (really fast mind you) to maximize longevity.

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Urban trees and the things you find in them, you could start up a whole new thread just on that subject!
I remember once........
As an aside referring to the durability of the teeth, Maitland City Council purchased a system in 2007 for their Carlton 2400.
They hadn't ordered teeth for some time so we rang them to find out if they had got rid of their machine! They hadn't.
They've just ordered 10 more teeth, so in total since 2007 they've used 30 teeth.
Now, we're not suggesting that the machine is running constantly - but they do say it is used regularly.

Regards
Ray Kehlet

Multi-Tip Australia

G'day Ekka
We've just had a query regarding the 'kanga' grinder. What kind of bearings did you use in the change over? Where did you get them and what was the cost?

Just as a by the by, we have had a wheel running on a small stump grinder (16hp) at a major rental company for about 3 months so far. They report that the feedback is very positive, not only from the customers hiring this machine but also from the staff who perform the maintenance on the machine when it returns.

Ekka

I bought bearings from CBC cost $286

#22210CD1C3LH

That's what is on the invoice.

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G'day Ekka
I thought I would reply here to the resolution of a problem that I spoke to you about logging in, I spent some time in the live help screen at the my hosting co. They showed me the emails were definitely moving through their system. So could only be me, as I said installed new computer weekend before last and added MT email but looks like I bungled the email protocols. Have been through and reset and now looks like it's working. Dang, there's a lot of backed up emails (mostly spam) but a few important items. Anyway back into it!
Thanks

garyhyland60

THUMBS UP TO MULTI-TIP AUSTRALIA.
I OWN & RUN A STUMP GRINDING BUSINESS ON THE FRASER COAST &
UP UNTIL NOW HAVE BEEN RE-TIPPING EACH TEETH AT $35.00 A TOOTH
BUT SINCE A PRICE DECREASE AT MULTI-TIP AT AROUND $30.00 EACH
THANKS RAY.
PLASE NOTE:EXCELLENT CUTTING SYSTEM VERY QUICK CHANGE & CAN BE
RE-SHARPENED SEVEREL TIMES.
GARYHYLAND
FRASER COAST STUMPGRINDING