Backhoe attachment worth it?

[thunder86]

I'd like to upgrade to a Massey Fergosun 1739e tractor. Weighs 2,800lbs tractor alone. I'm wanting to dig a trench for a pipe and dig out lots of stumps average around 12 inch diameter. How long would it take a tractor this size to dig a stump? I live in southern Indiana and the land I have is very rocky in places.

 

[s219]

Depending on the tree variety, and 12" stump can be a challenge, and the 1739 is not a very big tractor. I suspect you'll be disappointed.

 

[thunder86]

Thank you in advance, they are hardwood trees, maple, ash, oak. Fresh cut as I'm clearing them. Anyone drilled holes and soak kerosene in stumps?
What size tractor would I need? I also looked at the 2700 series? Its 3,800 lbs bare tractor.

 

[fried1765]

I'd like to upgrade to a Massey Fergosun 1739e tractor. Weighs 2,800lbs tractor alone. I'm wanting to dig a trench for a pipe and dig out lots of stumps average around 12 inch diameter. How long would it take a tractor this size to dig a stump? I live in southern Indiana and the land I have is very rocky in places.

"lots of stumps"..... 12" in diameter?
With the size tractor you ar proposing, that will take you a long time!
Like..... many WEEKS!

 

[ovrszd]

Thank you in advance, they are hardwood trees, maple, ash, oak. Fresh cut as I'm clearing them. Anyone drilled holes and soak kerosene in stumps?
What size tractor would I need? I also looked at the 2700 series? Its 3,800 lbs bare tractor.

Hardwood stumps are more difficult. Then add the fact that you've cut the trees. Bad combination.

You can dig out any stump with any backhoe. It's all about time.

I'll go out on a limb (pun intended) and say a 12" oak stump will require 3 - 3.5 hrs of digging time with the size hoe you are suggesting. That is with a good operator. You'll spend 20 minutes getting the stump out of the hole once you've got it loose.

 

[crazyal]

Is this a one time thing or something that you will be doing for years to come as you try to turn your woods into a lawn? If it's a one time thing then rent something like a full size back hoe or better yet a stump grinder (so you will not have to find a place to put the stumps). The grinder will be slower as a 12" stump for my full size BH is usually a minute at most to pull. For small tractors I would advise against it unless it's a rare thing. Stumps can be hard on small equipment.

 

[4570Man]

I don’t like digging a 12” stump with my M59. Digging it with that small of a machine would probably take 1/2 a day.

 

[thunder86]

This is an on going thing. I'll likely clear a couple acres over the years. I'll prolly have it timbered in 10 years or so. What size tractor would I need?

 

[MikeInEburg]

Getting rid of stumps once youve dug them out is often a challenge. With those types of stumps, I'll often dig a hole next to it and roll it into deeper hole and cover it up.

 

[4570Man]

This is an on going thing. I'll likely clear a couple acres over the years. I'll prolly have it timbered in 10 years or so. What size tractor would I need?

An 8 ton industrial backhoe. My M59 is twice the backhoe any tractor backhoe is and it’s too wimpy to dig stumps.