Stump Removal

[Jim]

I have a couple of stumps to remove, and I don't own a stump grinder. One possibility is to rent one and the other is to rent a cement saw (much cheaper). I say CEMENT saw because the saw will not be affected if it hits dirt or stone.

With the saw, I would hope to expose/cut the roots near the base and pull the stump over/out with our truck.

I'm not sure which would be quicker, but I am concerned about flying debris with the stump grinder.

Any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jim

 

[Mangoes]

Renting one comes to mind. My machine is small, yet agile. Large diameter stumps could be discouraging with it however, I tried a technique where I grind the perimeter of the stump, eventually excavating the root flare to about 16 inches. Then I takes my chainsaw and cut the very last piece of firewood off the stump. Did it a few times and was able to extract 3-4 foot dia stumps in less than an hour.

 

[saskman]

I rented one for my own use (RSC rental) the cost was 140$ for a day( I picked it up Friday return Monday) then I did some stumps in town and made 200$ plus the 140$ I needed for rental.

 

[saskman]

mangoes what was the cost of the grinder you have it looks like a nice unit.

 

[Jim]

Thanks, for the input. I didn't think about the root flare, Mangoes. That could be a problem. Nice grinder. What brand is it?

Thanks,
Jim

 

[Colin]

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mangoes what was the cost of the grinder you have it looks like a nice unit.

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Where did you buy it?

 

[TreeJunkie]

I believe the grinder he's using is an Alpine Magnum.

 

[Mangoes]

Bang on Treejunkie. Nice machine has its limits, but for the size of my company the cost vs. return, plus the ability to do any stump, anywhere, works really well. When I get bigger I will step up to the 50-60hp hydraulic machines, but for now I am satisfied. www.alpinemagnum.com
www.rgpservices.com for those in Canada

 

[glens]

Wouldn't it work better with an 088 powerhead? hahaha!

 

[Mangoes]

The manufacturer hasn't got the machining stenciled out for an MS880. I asked cause I was hoping to stay White and Orange. Oh well. The 3120 has 8.5 hp, you can get a Stihl cutoff saw for it, I think it's the 760? for the unit, but it has less power.

 

[Stumper]

Cement saws....won't cut wood well. Rent a grinder.

 

[Jim]

Thanks, Stumper.

 

[Gareth]

Renting stump grinders for the day is expensive.
The best i would recommend for you is simply get some estimates and take it from there. Flying debris will be the contractors baby ! Tackling a stump without the correct equipment is like taking on a tree removal when you've never climbed before.