I am purchasing Boxer Brute this week and will be looking for a stump grinder attachment for it. Any pros or cons? I normally would sub out my stumps but my retired co-investor wants to grind stumps for a couple extra bucks here and there. I've seen the Boxer one but I know there are a few others available. Any help is definitely appreciated.
Boxer Grinder Attachment
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jim454
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What's your budget?
Auxiliary hydraulic grinders, for the mini loaders, are only good for stumps 12" and under.
Auxiliary hydraulic grinders, for the mini loaders, are only good for stumps 12" and under.
80% of the stumps I deal with are in that range 12-14". The others are under 24" on occasion I will see a 30-40" but rarely. I was headed out to buy a sc-252, but this came along and it will make my whole life easier. A dedicated grinder is nice but I see so much more with the mini. Budget after purchase= 0.00, but will increase quickly enough. I would love to get a self powered unit for the Boxer, but that is out of the question for now.
jim454
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I have the toro, works pretty good when you learn the tricks. It's best to drive into the stump instead of using the bucket tilt. I think I paid $2500 and bought it as a demo unit.
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- Sioux City, Iowa
Arborpro has on for sale in tree bay.
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- Rocky Mount, NC
I have the toro and would like to sell it. Has greenteeth 700 (red) on it and if I can find them, an extra set of raycos. Comes with hoses, quick disconnects, debris deflector (rubber flaps are a little torn). I bought the 38 special from Dave at topnotch and therefore it just sits. I do believe that if you were to test the hydro drive you would confirm a little bit of bypass... I'm not sure of this but I want to be up front about it. Because of the doubt with the hydro drive, I'd like $1,500.
Thanks
Thanks
treevet
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80% of the stumps I deal with are in that range 12-14". The others are under 24" on occasion I will see a 30-40" but rarely. I was headed out to buy a sc-252, but this came along and it will make my whole life easier. A dedicated grinder is nice but I see so much more with the mini. Budget after purchase= 0.00, but will increase quickly enough. I would love to get a self powered unit for the Boxer, but that is out of the question for now.
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Toro stx 26. If you can't afford it...finance it. It will pay for itself in a matter of months if you are busy. We are very impressed with it after hundreds of stumps in less than a year.
80% of the stumps I deal with are in that range 12-14". The others are under 24" on occasion I will see a 30-40" but rarely. I was headed out to buy a sc-252, but this came along and it will make my whole life easier. A dedicated grinder is nice but I see so much more with the mini. Budget after purchase= 0.00, but will increase quickly enough. I would love to get a self powered unit for the Boxer, but that is out of the question for now.
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Toro stx 26. If you can't afford it...finance it. It will pay for itself in a matter of months if you are busy. We are very impressed with it after hundreds of stumps in less than a year.
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I bought the 38 special from Dave at topnotch and therefore it just sits.
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After talking with Dave last week, it looks like that is the route I will take as well. Thanks
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you're welcome; if you decide to go with sandvik go ahead and get yourself a diamond wheel / grinder combo if you don't already have one. I think the sandvik grinds much better but a little bit of a pain taking all those teeth off to grind on a bench grinder... a little easier to touch 'em up while still on the wheel
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I bought the 38 special from Dave at topnotch and therefore it just sits.
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After talking with Dave last week, it looks like that is the route I will take as well. Thanks
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you're welcome; if you decide to go with sandvik go ahead and get yourself a diamond wheel / grinder combo if you don't already have one. I think the sandvik grinds much better but a little bit of a pain taking all those teeth off to grind on a bench grinder... a little easier to touch 'em up while still on the wheel
