Three point stump grinder

[Dieseltech]

Thinking of getting a three point stump grinder, what should a guy look for, likes and dislikes?

 

[Janicholson]

The primary thing to assess is how the grinder is moved, left and right, forward and back. The up and down is obvious. If using it on 2 or three, driving the tractor to make those moves is just OK. tow behind have those as hydraulic lever control, very easy to do a slick job. Carbide teeth should be mounted such that they cannot escape, and should be robust. The gear box should be designed for the power handling needs. Jim

 

[Frank(Mi.)]

I have been looking at the Woodland Mills one. It has no side to side movement but looks adequate for my needs. I am interested in other ones in that price range tho' (2-3K),

 

[markct]

I built one a couple years ago, used a brush hog gearbox, the video is a small stump but have done up to 4ft stumps which obviously require repositioning a few times. Works well but wouldn't want to be with any less hp than the 50 I have. Also requires two remotes for depth and swing.

Homemade stump grinder

 

[Dieseltech]

Baumalight has a similar outfit, and swinging models too. There's also a swinging model by Quick Attach that will cut BOTH directions, not one way like most do. Not sure how fancy/expensive I want to go..

 

[Dieseltech]

Looks neat! Only thing I would add is a needle valve to slow down side swing. What did you use for wheel cutting teeth? I have two scrapped mowers, one might have a good gearbox.

 

[markct]

I did add a valve later, this was very early on after I built it, the teeth and pockets as they call the holders are greenteeth 1100 series, the disk I machined from 1 1/4 steel. Also as time went on I found it cuts smoother one direction than the other due to the torque of pto making it chatter or bite

 

[showcrop]

Mark, it looks like you could get better depth control if you were to remount your top link point 3-4 inches higher so that the movement of the top link translated to less movement of the wheel.

 

[markct]

I wouldn't have enough depth with the
cylinder travel, biggest problem in
that video was I was new to using it!
That was taken a few years ago

 

[RichS]

I have a Miller Pro150 (they have been sold) needs 3 remotes,up/down,side to side, extend and 100-150hp 1000rpm pto, wights just over 2000lbs. Takes longer to get to the stump and position than it does to grind the stump.You end up with a foot deep hole and chips. Works great, used on about 400-500 stumps. No longer use it if interested.

 

[Dieseltech]

Tell me more, what tractor did you use? E-mail is [email protected] to let me know your selling price and location. Might be time for a road trip..

 

[RichS]

Email sent.
White 2-155 and White 6144 both 150hp tractors - Palestine, Texas - Fully depreciated Make offer