[CANUFNET] Stump grinders

[Mike Dixon]

We've utilized a private contractor in the past who has a similar unit, it's ok but I found that it was an expensive unit to justify.

Right now we have a Stump Buster unit mounted on a small tractor with 3 point hitch and it's a great unit. Much lower initial cost and less expensive to operate. Being a municipality, we have quite a few of this type of tractor but limited in rubber tired backhoe. The backhoe unit works great and you don't have to move the machine as often but I don't think that it's any faster than our stump buster/tractor mounted unit at fraction of the initial and operating costs.

This supplements our Bandit remote control stump grinder and an antique tow behind unit. Each has its place and purpose with the tractor mounted unit being best for the larger stumps.

I'm sure that there are as many configurations out there as there are opinions and you'll get some interesting feedback.

Regards

Mike Dixon R.P.F.
City of Thunder Bay
Supervisor of Forestry & Horticulture
(807) 684-2886

From: CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Nathalie Laurin
Sent: December-05-16 9:21 AM
To: 'canufnet at list.web.net'
Subject: [CANUFNET] Stump grinders

Hello,

We are looking into buying a stump grinder that attaches to a backhoe, specifically the Bandit « Stump gun ».  We usually dig up the stumps using the bucket, allowing us to replant at the same spot, but some are too large to proceed in this way, especially if they are near driveways or underground infrastructure.

Are any of you using this piece of equipment, or any similar model?  I am interested in reading your comments; satisfied or not.

Many thanks!


Nathalie Laurin
Contremaître - Foresterie urbaine et arboriculture
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