Threw together a stump grinder

[jwmorris]

Converted a rope pull 8hp Briggs over to electric start, used the handle off an old rototiller, cutter off of a horizontal mill, front tires of a dead riding mower and some other stuff to make a stump grinder.

The tounge is held on/removes with a single lynch pin.

 

[xzcVAbc5]

Looks basically like my Vermeer except the business end isn't quite as long. The only problem that would really cause is that it the machine would be angled diwn in the hole more. The handles will get higher too.

Make sure you have a brake for one of those wheels so you have something to pivot the machine on when you cut.

 

[downsizingnow48]

Looks very practical and cost effective. Looking forward to hearing how it works out.

 

[farm boy00]

Converted a rope pull 8hp Briggs over to electric start, used the handle off an old rototiller, cutter off of a horizontal mill, front tires of a dead riding mower and some other stuff to make a stump grinder.

The tounge is held on/removes with a single lynch pin.

How does it drive??? The garden tractor transmission???

 

[woodlandfarms]

with my build the hardest part was the cutting wheel. Did you buy yours or make it? I have seen a guy on Ebay seling premade wheels

 

[jwmorris]

The brake is on the left wheel, operated by the lever on the left side, it over center locks the wheel when you have it where you want it. The only drive is on the horizontal mill cutter and that is just a belt. The idea is to push it over the stump, lock the one wheel and pivot it side to side around the one wheel (like a bunch of others work).

The cutter does have a 2" diameter hole with a 1/2" key way so I did have to machine and broach an adapter for it to fit on a 1" shaft with 1/4" key way.

Brake is on right in this photo.

 

[farm boy00]

The brake is on the left wheel, operated by the lever on the left side, it over center locks the wheel when you have it where you want it. The only drive is on the horizontal mill cutter and that is just a belt. The idea is to push it over the stump, lock the one wheel and pivot it side to side around the one wheel (like a bunch of others work).

The cutter does have a 2" diameter hole with a 1/2" key way so I did have to machine and broach an adapter for it to fit on a 1" shaft with 1/4" key way.

Brake is on right in this photo.

So you pull it close with a tractor then push it by hand and then lock the brakes. Neat, simple, and easy

 

[jwmorris]

Yes, the hitch is only to move it from one location to another, so I don't have to load it onto something to move it around the property.

 

[farm boy00]

Yes, the hitch is only to move it from one location to another, so I don't have to load it onto something to move it around the property.

I really like it. Though i don't need one. Simple easy and could tow with anything really

 

[skylarkguy]

Very nice. I have a number of small to med stumps that need grinding if you need a demo site...