Stumpin 2538

bindian · Aug 20, 2016

Guys, too much grubbin' and rockin' with the grapple and your loader arms can get tweeked. I tweeked one of my arms and I am really not sure how I did it.
hugs, Brandi

Snowback · Aug 20, 2016

bindian said:
I would highly suggest you see one in action and note the vibration the tractor and operator get from the vibrations before buying. I've seen them on way larger tractors and the tractor and operator are really rocking while grinding.
A co worker that lives just north of The Woodlands thought stump grinding would be a cool side job. Last I heard he had his stand alone 4WD remote control grinder for sale.
hugs, Brandi

100% agree Brandi - I watched the video on full screen at youtube to get an idea. Seems fairly smooth on that slightly smaller Kubota, although you can tell it is vibrating some... Really impressive how controlled it is with that pulling action though.

Still seems pretty darn good compared to the dozens of others I have watched that swing side to side off the back of the tractor. I think this tension component during the pull may help? My 6' cutter can rattle my teeth when hitting the rough stuff too. Nonetheless - your points are valid and I'd prefer not to shake loose my fillings and crowns.

If your buddy wants to sell his dedicated setup I would be interested, but I'm afraid those type units are much more expensive than $2,300!

If he needs cash, I might be able to round up some aluminum cans, and I have a trailer to help him free up garage space. Sounds like he's either my neighbor, or just down the road. Is it on Craigslist? THANKS!

Snowback · Aug 20, 2016

And another video that shows some vibration if really getting into it a time of two. Maybe I am missing the small annoying vibrations in here though. At the 5 min 20 sec mark they show a sped up grinding of a two good size stumps. It is mesmerizing...

bindian · Aug 20, 2016

Snowback said:
100% agree Brandi - I watched the video on full screen at youtube to get an idea. Seems fairly smooth on that slightly smaller Kubota, although you can tell it is vibrating some... Really impressive how controlled it is with that pulling action though.

Still seems pretty darn good compared to the dozens of others I have watched that swing side to side off the back of the tractor. I think this tension component during the pull may help? My 6' cutter can rattle my teeth when hitting the rough stuff too. Nonetheless - your points are valid and I'd prefer not to shake loose my fillings and crowns.

If your buddy wants to sell his dedicated setup I would be interested, but I'm afraid those type units are much more expensive than $2,300! If he needs cash, I might be able to round up some aluminum cans, and I have a trailer to help him free up garage space. Sounds like he's either my neighbor, or just down the road. Is it on Craigslist? THANKS!

After watching the video, I have to admit, it looked pretty smooth. Seems like a lot of back and forth the tractor has to do. If you don't have a real, real, low gear, it will not help the clutch. Your right, it is mesmerizing.
The grinder I watched sit on the ground and just the plane moved back and forth, not the tractor. It really vibrated.

I will have to ask my co worker if he still has it. I last talked to him about it maybe a year or two years ago. It had it's own trailer.
hugs, Brandi

bindian · Aug 21, 2016

Snowback said:
And another video that shows some vibration if really getting into it a time of two. Maybe I am missing the small annoying vibrations in here though. At the 5 min 20 sec mark they show a sped up grinding of a two good size stumps. It is mesmerizing...

My hands tingle after running a chain saw for a long time. Wonder it this grinder makes you butt tingle after awhile?

What we need is a close up video of the operator. I gather he has to lower the remote and move the tractor.
hugs, Brandi

Snowback · Aug 21, 2016

bindian said:
After watching the video, I have to admit, it looked pretty smooth. Seems like a lot of back and forth the tractor has to do. If you don't have a real, real, low gear, it will not help the clutch.

I will have to ask my co worker if he still has it. I last talked to him about it maybe a year or two years ago. It had it's own trailer.
hugs, Brandi

Thanks for checking on your friend's machine.

For the 2538 owners considering something like this Woodland Mills Grinder, we'd be in good shape as we have HST and could just creep it along as needed.

bindian said:
My hands tingle after running a chain saw for a long time. Wonder it this grinder makes you butt tingle after awhile? What we need is a close up video of the operator. I gather he has to lower the remote and move the tractor.
hugs, Brandi

Agreed - May be worth a call to this outfit and see if they have any more videos or feedback on it. You know, this may be the perfect application for one of those adjustable "Hydraulink" deals that function as top links, but with a small shock absorber capability as well. Watch how it dampens a rototiller which may be a good proxy for this grinder.

Take care!

bindian · Aug 21, 2016

Snowback said:
Agreed - May be worth a call to this outfit and see if they have any more videos or feedback on it. You know, this may be the perfect application for one of those adjustable "Hydraulink" deals that function as top links, but with a small shock absorber capability as well. Watch how it dampens a rototiller which may be a good proxy for this grinder. Take care!

Probably so.
hugs, Brandi

dickfoster · Aug 22, 2016

trihounds said:
A ripper tooth instead of your BH bucket will dramatically reduce the de-stumping time and also, at least I find, reduce the overall size of the remaining hole.

I put a ripper tooth on mine right away but it didn't help me much on the larger fresher stumps. Even the smaller fresh oak stumps are too much for it. My little hoe even with the ripper tooth is just no match for real stumps. I've got a BroTek ripper BTW.

dickfoster · Aug 22, 2016

bindian said:
I never have wanted a stump grinder. They really put a lot of wear on your host machine. Besides, I really like digging in the dirt.:licking:
hugs, Brandi

Seems to me less wear considering all the repeated stresses the backhoe is putting on it. It's spending a fair amount of time hitting the pressure limits and topping out.

dickfoster · Aug 22, 2016

Snowback said:
Thanks for checking on your friend's machine.

For the 2538 owners considering something like this Woodland Mills Grinder, we'd be in good shape as we have HST and could just creep it along as needed.

Agreed - May be worth a call to this outfit and see if they have any more videos or feedback on it. You know, this may be the perfect application for one of those adjustable "Hydraulink" deals that function as top links, but with a small shock absorber capability as well. Watch how it dampens a rototiller which may be a good proxy for this grinder.

Take care!

That might be a good idea. It can't cost much. Yep $186 from Surplus Center. Seems a bit pricey for a small cylinder and a bypass valve but cheaper than making something on your own.
BTW I have a gear machine so called the Woodland Mills folks and asked about it. They said no problem. I suppose if you can't go slow enough you could always just take lighter cuts.

I think I'd rather sit in the seat and go forward and backward than have to get off and back on to reposition the tractor for one of those side to side swinging affairs. I think eliminating the gearbox and extra hydraulics is what keeps the cost down.