Stump grinder

[sixdogs]

I have ground at least 60 stumps over the last 10 years and always put the chips in the hole. It’s hard to impossible to tell where the stumps were. It’s not a golf course, use clover and a pasture grass mix and it will turn green. BTW: I used a rental for half and had the other half done by a pro at day rates. The pro is the better option unless your time has no value. With a tracked remote controlled grinder they can do an amazing amount in one day. BTW: load up the chips with nitrogen fertilizer the first year, then do the grass.

Thanks BillG, good advice.

 

[kb27]

Have any others experienced a rythmic clatter sound when operating the 1p24? I'm not sure what's causing the clatter? It doesn't do it all the time for me, just sometimes?? From the videos I've seen I haven't heard that clatter and I'm wondering what I'm doing wrong?

 

[JCoastie]

The only time I hear anything like that is when I have a vine or root wrapped around the flywheel shaft, and it whips the housing with each revolution. Other than that, there is not much sound from the grinder itself.

 

[kb27]

Have any others experienced a rythmic clatter sound when operating the 1p24? I'm not sure what's causing the clatter? It doesn't do it all the time for me, just sometimes?? From the videos I've seen I haven't heard that clatter and I'm wondering what I'm doing wrong?

This is an example of what I'm talking about.
1P24 clatter noise

 

[timbatrader]

You'll get the best results cutting with saw as close to ground as possible and then grinding. No digging. Also better results if you let the stump rot for a year first.

I kill all my stumps with 43% glyphosate when I cut the tree and a year later it's a breeze to grind.

I like to stack a bucket or two of rotten wood chips on top of the stump to "seed" the rot fungus into the stump for that year or two. It makes the grind so much quicker when I do get around to it

 

[oldballs]

That video chatter may be caused by the 3 point needing some bushings to seat the chipper more firmly.....It also seems that the rpm should be increased to 540 where things can smooth out.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[cjoffutt]

You didn't state which grinder you're using. Sounds like Bauma. If using Bauma on cat 1 tractor an extension kit is required (moves grinder away from pto approximately 6 inches) otherwise shaft can't work properly. Too long when up too short when down. It mentions the kit on their website. I bought mine before the extension kit appeared on their site. I had to replace the 3 lobe shafts.☹☹

Only required if the distance from the locking groove on your PTO shaft to the center line of 3PT arms is less than 20". If it's greater than 20" it's not required.

I have no issues using the 1P24 on my tractor without the extension kit. Has full motion up/down, tilt in/out with the hydro top link.

 

[two_bit_score]

I like to stack a bucket or two of rotten wood chips on top of the stump to "seed" the rot fungus into the stump for that year or two. It makes the grind so much quicker when I do get around to it

I never thought of that!

 

[Smokeydog]

I like to stack a bucket or two of rotten wood chips on top of the stump to "seed" the rot fungus into the stump for that year or two. It makes the grind so much quicker when I do get around to it

I too use our fungus friends to inoculate fresh stumps. Leaf litter and rotted wood help hold a moist environment.

 

[kyryder]

Only required if the distance from the locking groove on your PTO shaft to the center line of 3PT arms is less than 20". If it's greater than 20" it's not required.

I have no issues using the 1P24 on my tractor without the extension kit. Has full motion up/down, tilt in/out with the hydro top link.

 

[kyryder]

You have a good point. I should have posted the dimensions as you did. But it sounds like original post indicates he will need the extension kit as I did.

 

[oosik]

I dug out, by hand, one of my large - 36" on the butt - Ponderosa pines. First and last one. Then I realized - you guys are grinding stumps in your yard or in areas where you want to mow.

Not the case here. I have NO trees in my yard and all the stumps are out - hither & yawn - on my 80 acres. I burned one. Big mistake. Fire burned two of the major lateral roots. Out about 20 feet from the stump - little "smokies". Took me a while to feel good about all that fire being out.

The stumps will eventually rot out. With the help of all the "forest creatures" who dig around and under the stumps.

 

[cjoffutt]

You have a good point. I should have posted the dimensions as you did. But it sounds like original post indicates he will need the extension kit as I did.

Oh not disagreeing with you. He very well may. I just posted the additional information to make sure others that did not need the extension did not buy it.

 

[cjoffutt]

I dug out, by hand, one of my large - 36" on the butt - Ponderosa pines. First and last one. Then I realized - you guys are grinding stumps in your yard or in areas where you want to mow.

Not the case here. I have NO trees in my yard and all the stumps are out - hither & yawn - on my 80 acres. I burned one. Big mistake. Fire burned two of the major lateral roots. Out about 20 feet from the stump - little "smokies". Took me a while to feel good about all that fire being out.

The stumps will eventually rot out. With the help of all the "forest creatures" who dig around and under the stumps.

Yup. Only mowed area stumps get time wasted grinding them. Anything in the woods just gets cut flush to the ground and called good enough.

 

[pclausen]

Here's the first stump I ground the day I picked up my Woods grinder about 10 years ago:

I have probably ground close to 500 stumps with it now and it still goes strong. I was being real gentle on it on that first stump. Today I could probably have done that stump in 2 minutes or less.

 

[LittleBill21]

I bought a Baumalight 1P24 last year from shopgreendealer.com (use discount code TTWT) It has been great. I have ground cedar stumps from 5-20" and live oak from 10-24 inches. It does a wonderful job on them. I have 100's of stumps to grind and I'm slowly working my way in taking them out. Its nice to have it here on the ranch so when I get time, I just go out and grind.

I live in very rocky country, there is less than 2" of topsoil anywhere on my property. Its just all caliche and limestone here. I was concerned about tooth wear/breaking, but the limestone is soft enough the grinder has no issues with it.

The only negative I have found with this setup is your neck will get sore from turning around to grind!!!

where do you enter the code?

 

[swreeder]

where do you enter the code?

When you go to checkout, you will see an apply coupon option on the right.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

The wife was down below again, marking stumps. She bought another 100 flags and used them all up! Must be 200 stumps, mostly small ones, that we have to remove to be able to bush hog without keeping jamming them.

Looking at buy vs. rental. Best buy seems to be the WM 24" one that goes on the PTO for $2,400. Experience with this one? First shipment not until near end of the year.

Can buy a pull behind one for about $1,700 but would have to pull to near the stump, unhitch and then muscle the thing around to the stump and then muscle it back and forth, etc. to cut the stump. Don't think I can do it.

Can rent a big one (think it's a Vermeer SC30TX) for about $1,100 for a week. Guessing it would take a week of constant running for the 2 to 4 hours/day that I'd be able to work it. Experience with this one?

Gotta clear out a lot of tree parts and chip up some stuff first to get it all out of the way. So, year end start is about right. First, gotta get my tractor back from JD shop.

Ralph

Guy down in Texas makes one. Carbide blade saw type. Cuts off below ground level. Uses pto to turn it and slides back with hydraulics cylinder. Nice outfit.

 

[hornett22]

I'd rent a stump grinder for the weekend and keep the hours and wear and tear off my tractor. Small stumps go pretty quick and most people get the hang of it pretty quickly.

 

[Number15]

I have a 75hp tractor inbound with a reversible seat (so pto is in the front)
I'm looking for a stump grinder but I am worried about having to much horsepower for these consumer level grinders
Does anyone have advice or suggestions on what I should get? I don't think I have enough stumps for a commercial level product, but I want to own my own grinder instead of renting.