New PT-180 owner
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agjones
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A big one time job on stumps? Rent.
The stump grinder attachment is a great part of my lineup. But I use it for cleanup and incidental things like roots that affect mowing etc.
For bigger stumps I either call in a dedicated sub or rent.
The stump grinder attachment is a great part of my lineup. But I use it for cleanup and incidental things like roots that affect mowing etc.
For bigger stumps I either call in a dedicated sub or rent.
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agjones,
When I was at the PT factory I looked over the stump grinder and the disc trencher. Do you know if there is any difference? I kind of wanted the trencher to put in some power outlets/driveway lights.
When I was at the PT factory I looked over the stump grinder and the disc trencher. Do you know if there is any difference? I kind of wanted the trencher to put in some power outlets/driveway lights.
m5040
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curtjeep,
You probably know that the factory lets you try out the equipment before you buy. If you are still on the fence about the stump cutter, ask Terry for a honest assessment and tell him your entire purchase may hinge upon the function of the SC. Tell him the only way you will proceed is if you can try it out on a fresh cut (or aged but not rotted) tree stump and not some punky log. Make sure you predominantly use the machine you intend to buy, ie dont use a diesel machine if you are going for a PT422.
You probably know that the factory lets you try out the equipment before you buy. If you are still on the fence about the stump cutter, ask Terry for a honest assessment and tell him your entire purchase may hinge upon the function of the SC. Tell him the only way you will proceed is if you can try it out on a fresh cut (or aged but not rotted) tree stump and not some punky log. Make sure you predominantly use the machine you intend to buy, ie dont use a diesel machine if you are going for a PT422.
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Wrap a hamburger patty, some sliced potatoes and carrots in foil, throw them in the fire, and tell them you're cooking your lunch.
Mossroad- 
5040- I would, but it is an 8-9 hour drive up there and I don't want to have to make the trip again so i was hoping to get input from you guys. Lol this time i will have it shipped probably...
Ajones- the stumps i have are just the immediate need of it right now. In the future it may be much more.
5040- I would, but it is an 8-9 hour drive up there and I don't want to have to make the trip again so i was hoping to get input from you guys. Lol this time i will have it shipped probably...
Ajones- the stumps i have are just the immediate need of it right now. In the future it may be much more.
SpringHollow
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The stump cutter on the 1850 destroys stumps pretty quickly in my opinion, maybe 15 - 20 minutes for a 20 - 24" hard maple or oak stump. I did over 20 in one day for a friend. So it must take less time than I said because he is not THAT good of a friend that I would spend all day there (I will have to send him a copy of this). But it does seem to be a little hard on the grinder. My grinder was used and leaking when I got it. I reversed the blade so that I did not get a wood chip shower.
Ken
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Nice! :laughing:
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I don't know the difference, other than it's less aggressively toothed. I think the wheel is now like for sprinkler line, line burials etc.
ponytug
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Yes, but but your 1850 has 33+ hydraulic HP, vs about 9HP for the 180. That’s a great deal more stump grinding power...
Rent vs buy...
All the best,
Peter
Rent vs buy...
All the best,
Peter