stump grinder pics

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krislu

Discussion Starter · Oct 29, 2008

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I have had a lot of requests lately for pics of my stump grinder so I thought I would post them here for all to see. It is made after market as Gravely never had a stump grinder attachment. It works terrific. - Kris

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Jim_WV

· #2 · Oct 29, 2008

:congrats: Oh man that is nice kris, and I sure could use it right now, cut down a big ole pine tree in front yard last week that left a huge stump I gotta contend with and today I just got done cutting an apple tree down at my youngest daughters home. That would sure come in handy :fing32:

:thanku: for sharing the pics with us !

LLigetfa

· #3 · Oct 29, 2008

I'd like to see a video of that in action. It must take quite the skilled hand to swing that cutter from side to side and advance it just the right amount.

js5020d

· #4 · Oct 29, 2008

Very nice Kris!!

Rodney in VA

· #5 · Oct 29, 2008

krislu:

Wow... wouldn't that come in handy! I have several jobs for that right now! Thanks for the photos. :fing32:

krislu

Discussion Starter · #6 · Oct 29, 2008

Thanks Guys! It was the first one on the market made by Dan Denny who I don't know if he is still making it. The one that is on the market right now is made by Shawn Kohlbus. - Kris

krislu

Discussion Starter · #7 · Oct 30, 2008

LLigetfa said:
I'd like to see a video of that in action. It must take quite the skilled hand to swing that cutter from side to side and advance it just the right amount.

I'll have to see if I can get someone with a video camera to do it. It's not hard to use. You first drive up to the edge of the stump. Then you swing the tractor back and forth. Then advance the tractor forward some more til you have gone across the whole stump. Then your going to have to stop the tractor and with a broom sweep the wood chips off of the stump so you can see what your doing. - Kris

1086

· #8 · Oct 30, 2008

krislu said:
I'll have to see if I can get someone with a video camera to do it. It's not hard to use. You first drive up to the edge of the stump. Then you swing the tractor back and forth. Then advance the tractor forward some more til you have gone across the whole stump. Then your going to have to stop the tractor and with a broom sweep the wood chips off of the stump so you can see what your doing. - Kris

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Would it be possible to add a fan/blower to keep the stump clear of chips?

Just thinking outside the box again/still.:hide:

earth

· #9 · Oct 30, 2008

That is an incredible machine!

Ingersoll444

· #10 · Oct 30, 2008

Looks nice. I looked into one of them, back when they first came out.. I think it was the other guys one though... Cant remember. Price was sure right though!!!! Im sure they have went up a lot sence.

krislu

Discussion Starter · #11 · Oct 30, 2008

Maybar said:
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Would it be possible to add a fan/blower to keep the stump clear of chips?

Just thinking outside the box again/still.:hide:

I guess anything is possible. With the brain power on this forum I bet someone could fiqure something out. - Kris

krislu

Discussion Starter · #12 · Oct 30, 2008

Ingersoll444 said:
Price was sure right though!!!! Im sure they have went up a lot sence.

I'm not sure but I don't think it did go up in price. Either way it is worth every penny. - Kris

krislu

Discussion Starter · #13 · Nov 2, 2008

I found a pic of shawn Kohlbus' grinder that is still for sale.

- Kris

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eddyyy302

· #14 · Nov 2, 2008

Kris,
Out of curiosity do you mind sharing what your stump grinder cost you, or do you have an idea what they get for them now? We have numerous restored gravely's and I would consider purchasing a grinder as I have been looking for a reasonable stand alone unit for a little while now.
Dan

chrpmaster

· #15 · Nov 2, 2008

Great pics Kris

I have one of Shawns grinders and it does work great. I think I paid around $500 for it delivered a couple years ago Dan. I paid extra cause he included the mower drive that he had refurbished and put new seals in. I think if you use your own mower drive unit it is under $400.

I figured I would have it paid for after 3 or 4 uses in what rentals cost. I have used it for about 10 hours so far and it is built really tough (though I did manage to chew off the rubber guard on the back). He also does a great paint job on them cause mine still looks almost new even with all the chips flying inside it.

I will say you are going to have to be patient using it on a big stump. I tried it on a big (40") oak stump and it struggled to make progress. I guess I shouldn't be surprised since when I rented one it had a tough time too on a similar stump. It works great on smaller ones though and if you have a lot of them to do it will save you lots of time and money. It saves the time driving to and from the rental place plus I can go out when I have some extra time and fire it up. Plus when you are done you should be able to sell it easily.

Andy

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krislu

Discussion Starter · #16 · Nov 2, 2008

Dan- I paid $300 for just the grinder ( I supplied the gearbox). The pricing was the same between Shawn's and Dan's (mine). I believe ( I'm not sure) Shawn has held his prices, $300 for just the grinder and $500 with the gearbox. I did a good size oak tree stump and the grinder did fantastic. I just had to stop alot to sweep away the chips so I could see what I'm doing.

Andy- Thanks. Do you have any pics of yours in action? I suppose you could sell it after you use it but why? It's small enough to store when not in use.

- Kris

Ingersoll444

· #17 · Nov 2, 2008

Kris, the one I was looking at was they one you got. I may still get one one of these days.

krislu

Discussion Starter · #18 · Nov 2, 2008

Paul- That's Dan's grinder which I don't think he is making anymore. Did you find someone selling one used? Either way a stump grinder is one of the better attachments out there. If you get one you'll be happy that you did.

- Kris

tiretrx

· #19 · Nov 3, 2008

Hi Kris, nice looking unit you have there. I'm curious as to the cutter. The teeth look a lot like cemented carbide lathe turning tools. Is that the case? Do you know the diameter of this bad boy. Looks like 2 blades there, how many teeth does it have? OK, you got me, I'm very curious!!

Ellis

krislu

Discussion Starter · #20 · Nov 3, 2008

tiretrx said:
The teeth look a lot like cemented carbide lathe turning tools. Is that the case?

Yes.

tiretrx said:
Do you know the diameter of this bad boy.

about 8"

tiretrx said:
Looks like 2 blades there, how many teeth does it have?

6 teeth.

Ellis- It sounds like your ready to make one.

- Kris

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