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Hey guys, sorry to resurrect such an old thread, but with the thieves still out there hard at work, I thought I would post what I am using. Here is the link...

Anybody hear any rumors concerning what larger stump grinders vermeer may be coming out with. 74 HP is as big as they have at the moment.

Under 18" is what I was doing for $75 min, if no roots to chase out. But from what I'm reading, $125-$150 min is what I'm gonna do in the future. These grinders just take too much of a beating and are too expensive to do any cheaper. I may lose some jobs but it will be less hours on the grinder...

You should really consider putting the remote on. It is so worth it.

Hey sc852. Looking forward to your report. Do you mind telling the price you were quoted? Also, what engine option did you go with?

I was wondering what you guys who just do stumps, charge as a minimum. I am currently charging $75. Now that I am faced with replacing an 80k machine, just doesn't seem like I can do that anymore. It's just always been hard for me to pull up on an 8 inch stump and tell somebody it's gonna be...

A friend of mine was just quoted 78k with remote. They have really gone up. Anybody running one of the new 852's, with the tier 4 engine, please speak up and let us know how you like it.

I have not been quoted yet. I have a 852 that needs some expensive repairs. I would expect it to be in the range that you said. The new ones are not 85hp anymore. They have dropped to 74. Was also wondering if anyone has run both the old one and new one and could notice the hp difference

Anybody been quoted a price on a new sc852? I would be talking about the new ones with the tier 4 engine. And has anybody run one who has run one of the old ones with the Cummins?

For you guys who do stump grinding only, what do you pay for general liability. I had a policy for about $400 a year, but that company is no longer writing it. All I can find now is landscaper policy for $1500 or full blown tree service.

I would recommend you add it. Trust me the speed and versatility is awsome. It's a whole new machine. And your employees will be greatful

Did you get remote with it?

Good for you. That's what I have. How do you like it so far?

That's the best thing that can be said for a pull behind. Very little down time. Almost nothing to break. I never did anything to my 502 but a clutch and a fuel pump. Hydraulic drive brings a whole world of new problems. But I don't think I could ever leave to versatility and go back to a pull...

Don't get me wrong, 1102 is a great machine. I started with a 502. Just missed out on too many jobs when the tornados hit alabama. Went to a 60tx and now a 852. Sounds like your a Vermeer man anyway

Your right, that is no deal. Trust me when I tell you much better deals than that are available. And how do you get that 1102 through a gate

Somebody could make a killing on this. I would buy at least 10 of them right now if I could track it myself with out paying a contract. I mean think about it, $20 a month or $240 a year for someone to do absolutely nothing unless it's stolen. Then they will tell the police where it is. Somebody...

Hey coen, I thought Vermeer was phasing out the sc1152, but I just found out today that the 652,852 and 1152 are no more because of the tier 4 engine requirement. Might be a good time to get a deal on close-out. Just a thought

Coen, I think you owe it to yourself to investigate some other grinder. Just call Vermeer and ask for a demo, tell them your situation. Maybe not right now, but later they may run up on a demo machine or a low hour trade in and they will think about you. If you don't open the door no one will...

Your welcome. And good luck to you