Stihl Chainsaw for Stump Removal??

[homelite42]

I recently took down a 70' gum tree on my property with my old MS170, but I have this awful stump that I need to get rid of quickly. This one in the photo is the largest, but I have a few more. I'm putting in an above ground pool during the off season because it is cheap, but I have these stumps in the way. I dont have time to burn it out, pool guy is coming next week. Sunbelt is the only place that rents stump grinders around here and they are a rip off, like $200/day. I called a professional stump grinding service and he wanted even more.

I am wondering if there are any techniques that you know of to use a chainsaw to grind a stump down rather than a stump grinder. As you can see from the photo, I starting cutting it into sections and I might start driving a wedge into the middle, but I am not really sure where to go from here? Has anyone else done this before. I buried the bar and chain into the center and not much happened. The only thing I found on the interwebz was a chainsaw powered stump grinder called the Alpine Magnum. Is there any way I can easily modify my MS170 to grind stumps like an Alpine Magnum or should I just use a specific technique?

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[TPA]

A stump is a stubborn thing, and they make those grinders for a reason. Any attachments you put on the saw will likely end up costing you as much as a rental.

If you have lots of time you can get it out with a lot of digging, cutting, burning, etc. but it will put a lot of wear on your tools (and you). It's some of the most back breaking work out there.

If you absolutely must have it gone in a week, then a grinder is the way to go. If you have a friend network, you may find someone willing to cut you a deal, or even a barter.

 

[computeruser]

No.

If you can afford a pool, you can afford to get your stumps ground out properly. Use the right tool for the job.

 

[TBS]

Your 170 will hate you if you put a stump grinder attachment on it. A stump grinder will take that stump down in less than half an hour so figure 20 minutes per stump 200 isn't bad.

 

[Amp4027]

You got neighbors so I wouldn't recommend the old Alaskan, Blackpowder Blowout method

I'd just grab the stumpgrinder for a day if you gotta meet deadlines. Only other thing I'd recommend is an electric 11amp+ Remington chainsaw with about 3 throwaway semi-chisel chains and a sprinkler shovel (the 2ft long, ~4" thin TrueTemper), along with a truck with towchains. But be prepared to work your ass off.

A Stihl Durochain is gonna cost you ~$60 and you gotta figure in a new bar as well after the sprocket clogs, so that's basically $40 away from renting the stumper for a day.

 

[Ryan'smilling]

Rent the grinder or hire a pro. Your ms170 doesn't stand a chance.

 

[Big Block]

Rent the grinder or hire a pro. Your ms170 doesn't stand a chance.

Hell I'm impressed it made it that far.

 

[Ryan'smilling]

Hell I'm impressed it made it that far.

AGREED!

 

[pioneerguy600]

We use a 20 ton excavator to get rid of stumps, they are gone permanently that way, screw the stump grinders...LOL

 

[earlthegoat2]

Time is money. 200 for all your stumps in your yard sounds worth it.

I'd be running to Sunbelt.

 

[blsnelling]

The only way you're going to remove that stump is with a stump grinder. There is NO way that you can do it with your little MS170.

 

[Cease232]

Your gonna kill your saw and still have to rent the stump grinder. Use the right tool for the right job.


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[jr27236]

Your gonna kill your saw and still have to rent the stump grinder. Use the right tool for the right job.


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He took down a 70' gum with it, that saw has super powers!!!

What I do when I want the stump out is to take the tree down to its main trunk about 20' and then dig around and sever all the roots and pull it in the direction I want it to go and down she goes. Unfortunately its too late for that process at this point. $200 stump grinder is the only way to make your dead line.

 

[Big Block]

 

[derwoodii]

save ya $200 go get your axe shovel start digging trench around that stump expose all roots chop them find ya crow bar and out she'll come,, should take about 40 minutes or deep purple machine head both sides if ya listen to space trunkin twice,,, git going...

 

[jr27236]

That thing is amazing, one expensive attachment I bet. But if you can afford that tractor its not an issue.

 

[Amp4027]

should take about 40 minutes or deep purple machine head both sides if ya listen to space trunkin twice,,, git going...

I thought they spoke english Down Under...?

 

[Full Chisel]

Slap that 170 on a grinder attachment and get to work. Make sure to take video!

 

[brandonstc6]

Or get a big saw with a stump grinder attachment like an 066 or 395xp or even a sp125 and then CAD will get to you.


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[a. palmer jr.]

I saw somewhere on the internet a fellow made a small stump grinder out of a weedeater and a bunch of skilsaw blades. It looked kinda slow however..