flyer
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I've perused several stump removing threads here and have come to some concensus, but I wanted to check and get any last recommendations. I have at least 50 stumps to pull, most of which are hardwoods (mostly oak/maple), of varying diameter from 6" to 24". Most are at least 12". They are all cut close to the ground.
I also need to cut some more trees down, so for those I have the option of cutting higher (or just pushing over, if the equipment will do it, and if you think that's a good idea).
The concensus from the threads seems to be that the best bet is digging them out with a backhoe. I had contemplated using a dozer, and of course grinding. I don't want to grind because I would like to regrade the areas for a nice lawn, and from the threads it seems using a dozer is not a good choice.
The local rental place that has anything close to being able to handle this job has a JD 310 backhoe, so that is my choice for now. So, a few questions:
(1) Will the 310 be able to do this job?
(2) How long do you think it will take me, engine and clock time? I am not an experienced backhoe operator. Rental is per day (8 hours engine, 24 hours clock).
(3) I wish I could get something with a "thumb", but I don't think it's available, so, will my JD 855 front loader be able to move these stumps around if necessary (since I won't be able to put all 50 on the burn pile at once)?
(4) How big of a hole will remain? Will I need substantial dirt brought in or will some minor re-grading fill it in?
Thanks!!
I also need to cut some more trees down, so for those I have the option of cutting higher (or just pushing over, if the equipment will do it, and if you think that's a good idea).
The concensus from the threads seems to be that the best bet is digging them out with a backhoe. I had contemplated using a dozer, and of course grinding. I don't want to grind because I would like to regrade the areas for a nice lawn, and from the threads it seems using a dozer is not a good choice.
The local rental place that has anything close to being able to handle this job has a JD 310 backhoe, so that is my choice for now. So, a few questions:
(1) Will the 310 be able to do this job?
(2) How long do you think it will take me, engine and clock time? I am not an experienced backhoe operator. Rental is per day (8 hours engine, 24 hours clock).
(3) I wish I could get something with a "thumb", but I don't think it's available, so, will my JD 855 front loader be able to move these stumps around if necessary (since I won't be able to put all 50 on the burn pile at once)?
(4) How big of a hole will remain? Will I need substantial dirt brought in or will some minor re-grading fill it in?
Thanks!!