Stump removal

FELMOW2320 · Mar 11, 2012

I had a stump I wanted removed from by backyard so I decided I would see what the B2320 could do.I dug around the tree with the front end loader as deep as it would dig.Took the axe to a few roots and hooked the F250 to the stump.Took a few pulls to get it out.I loaded it up on my trailer but it took awhile.The stump was as wide as the trailer.I have several more stumps to get out but I may rent me a back hoe when I get all of my dead trees down.

General Lee · Mar 11, 2012

Obviously the stump is out, but there is no proof the B2320 helped in the endeavor. Pics or it didn't happen!

smfcpacfp · Mar 12, 2012

Unless you need the trees out, I would suggest a stump grinder where you can a lot more done for less money and less effort and then cover the top of the stump with earth or whatever goes over the top.

ericher69 · Mar 12, 2012

FELMOW2320 said:
I had a stump I wanted removed from by backyard so I decided I would see what the B2320 could do.I dug around the tree with the front end loader as deep as it would dig.Took the axe to a few roots and hooked the F250 to the stump.Took a few pulls to get it out.I loaded it up on my trailer but it took awhile.The stump was as wide as the trailer.I have several more stumps to get out but I may rent me a back hoe when I get all of my dead trees down.

The way the f250 is hooked up suggests that you pulled the stump out in reverse?

Good way to break a front diff. Just trying to save you $$

FELMOW2320 · Mar 12, 2012

General Lee said:
Obviously the stump is out, but there is no proof the B2320 helped in the endeavor. Pics or it didn't happen!

I didn't take any pics while I was working with the tractor.I know I should have or had the wife take some.

FELMOW2320 · Mar 12, 2012

ericher69 said:
The way the f250 is hooked up suggests that you pulled the stump out in reverse?

Good way to break a front diff. Just trying to save you $$

If it breaks it should be under warranty.Ford braggs on their front tow hooks so I had to try them out.My son pulled from the front with his duramax and messed up the front end.

General Lee · Mar 12, 2012

FELMOW2320 said:
If it breaks it should be under warranty.Ford braggs on their front tow hooks so I had to try them out.My son pulled from the front with his duramax and messed up the front end.

Nice! It looks like you have one of the 11' or 12' new Ford's w/ the 6.7L Diesel. I have an 11'. Nice to see Ford trumping a Dodge :thumbsup:

FELMOW2320 · Mar 12, 2012

General Lee said:
Nice! It looks like you have one of the 11' or 12' new Ford's w/ the 6.7L Diesel. I have an 11'. Nice to see Ford trumping a Dodge :thumbsup:

It's a 2011 with the 6.7.I gave it a workout this evening hauling dirt to put back in the hole the stump came out of.My dump trailer is a 7x14 with 2' sides and it was full to just above the sides.I backed into the yard and the left side of the trailer sunk to the axel.I raised the bed of the trailer and used the tractor to unload the dirt enough to get the trailer unstuck.

Garybake · Mar 12, 2012

Nice Job, you did a lot of root chopping! I like the blanket over the chain.:thumbsup: Safety First.

GPintheMitten · Mar 12, 2012

Wow, that is some stump. Good job on getting it dug out with the loader.

Bob77064 · Mar 12, 2012

Good job

powerstroke444e · Mar 12, 2012

Like seeing someone actuall use trucks for what they are make for. Nice job.

FELMOW2320 · Mar 13, 2012

Garybake said:
Nice Job, you did a lot of root chopping! I like the blanket over the chain.:thumbsup: Safety First.

Actually I only cut 3 roots the rest I broke with the bucket.:tractor:

Goodluck w/ That · Mar 14, 2012

I'm with General Lee, I see everything in the pictures but a Kubota.

GPintheMitten · Mar 14, 2012

I guess its time to park your Kubota next to the hole from the stump and take a picture.

Sammy3700 · Mar 14, 2012

Does your dump trailer have the single cylinder or a scissor type lift? I have been told that the single cylinder by it self will not dump a full load. Just woundering I wish I had a goose neck dump.

FELMOW2320 · Mar 15, 2012

The trailer has twin cylinders and had no problem dumping the dirt even with one side of the trailer sunk to the axel.

RJD2516 · Mar 15, 2012

I use fire. Break out the marshmellows, and burn that sucker. Gets the roots and all. Also, only costs 1 match. I have a monster I am burning this weekend. About 34 inch's across the stump. 45 year old bull pine. Start it friday, by monday, it will be ashes. I will post some pics.

Also, my L3800 wouldn't even budge it. Did manage to break a couple of roots off though. (this tree blew over in a wind storm). I will miss it.