Recommend a 70-80HP stump grinder

[Tree&Stump]

I'm wondering what others are using that they like in the 70-80HP range. The 25-30HP stumpers are cheap and common, but they wear out fast, and they are slow under the work load. I know I'm not the only that had this same problem, so had to buy a bigger stump grinder. What did you buy that you had the best luck with?

 

[Tree&Stump]

Anybody have any complaints about the Rayco 66 or 99 horse grinder?

 

[jefflovstrom]

Our Vermeer 672 is great.
Jeff

 

[treeman82]

Personally, I love the RG100 from Rayco. Heard from people who have bought the RG70? they were not happy.

 

[epicklein22]

Super RG50's are good grinders. They have some annoying traits, but you learn to deal with them. Power is not an issue! I don't really see the need for anything bigger. They just weigh more and leave more of a foot print. Not a big fan of the deutz diesel though, they get very hot and we've had some exhaust issues. They are easier to find compared to other large HP grinders.

 

[Tree&Stump]

Hey, I appreciate the posts. I'll put this knowledge towards the purchase.

I understand that Carlton, Rayco, Vermeer, Bandit, Morbark make sizable grinders. Am I right about that list? Am I missing any companies?

The way I've always understood it is that Vermeer makes cheaper units, but they don't make them very strong and dependable. I don't want to get stuck with one of those kinds of purchases. It would be nice to buy the right grinder to handle the strain of a high work load, so I don't have to deal with all of the set backs with break downs because the machine wasn't good machine.

 

[2treeornot2tree]

I just bought a carlton sp8018 trx from global equipment exporters. It has a 78 hp duetz on it. So far i love it. I ground about a dozen stumps so far, and i probably have save myself at least 4 hrs of grind time over my 1625a sjr.

Whats your budget?

Check out what global equipment exporters have for sale. I know they got a couple more bigger grinders like mine for good prices.

 

[jefflovstrom]

Hey, I appreciate the posts. I'll put this knowledge towards the purchase.

I understand that Carlton, Rayco, Vermeer, Bandit, Morbark make sizable grinders. Am I right about that list? Am I missing any companies?

The way I've always understood it is that Vermeer makes cheaper units, but they don't make them very strong and dependable. I don't want to get stuck with one of those kinds of purchases. It would be nice to buy the right grinder to handle the strain of a high work load, so I don't have to deal with all of the set backs with break downs because the machine wasn't good machine.

Not sure what you are looking for. I know that I like our's!
Jeff,,,:msp_biggrin:View attachment 280892View attachment 280893View attachment 280898View attachment 280899View attachment 280901

Jeff

 

[jefflovstrom]

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[2treeornot2tree]

Are you using the trash can as a chip deflector?

Looks like there was lots of rocks to hit passing cars with on that stump.

 

[jefflovstrom]

Last one,, this stump took 15 minute's.
Jeff
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[jefflovstrom]

Are you using the trash can as a chip deflector?

Looks like there was lots of rocks to hit passing cars with on that stump.

A lot of prep! but yeah, worked great! Why?, did you hear something?!,,,lol,,those rocks would kill ya!,, But we are good,,, those rocks would have knocked down those thingy's you made,,:msp_tongue:
Jeff, :msp_tongue:

 

[Tree&Stump]

Nice pics! Thanks.

I'm looking for the self propelled grinder, but it sounds like you like your Vermeer a lot.


There really isn't much of a difference between 70HP and 200HP from what I can tell in videos. I scanned over your new grinder video, 2Tree, and that went through a big stump as fast as a 250HP Hurricane can. The 250HP might last much longer, but the production looks the same as yours. The budget is roughly $30k.

 

[2treeornot2tree]

Nice pics! Thanks.

I'm looking for the self propelled grinder, but it sounds like you like your Vermeer a lot.


There really isn't much of a difference between 70HP and 200HP from what I can tell in videos. I scanned over your new grinder video, 2Tree, and that went through a big stump as fast as a 250HP Hurricane can. The 250HP might last much longer, but the production looks the same as yours. The budget is roughly $30k.

The bigger grinders will grind faster then mine, but those are really heavy and are mainly used for land clearing job as they would trash a yard.

Give randy at global equipment exports a call. He has some good units in your price range. He is a good guy and will take care of you. There is a link above, because they are a site sponser.

 

[Tree&Stump]

Great, I'm going to do that.

 

[mattfr12]

Nice pics! Thanks.

I'm looking for the self propelled grinder, but it sounds like you like your Vermeer a lot.


There really isn't much of a difference between 70HP and 200HP from what I can tell in videos. I scanned over your new grinder video, 2Tree, and that went through a big stump as fast as a 250HP Hurricane can. The 250HP might last much longer, but the production looks the same as yours. The budget is roughly $30k.

It's not that's there is no difference but do you even have a stump that can challenge 100hp. There comes a point will all cutting systems that you are just taking as much as you can.

If your doing land clearing 200hp might not be a bad idea but for residential you might actually be taking steps backwards.

 

[mattfr12]

Nice pics! Thanks.

I'm looking for the self propelled grinder, but it sounds like you like your Vermeer a lot.


There really isn't much of a difference between 70HP and 200HP from what I can tell in videos. I scanned over your new grinder video, 2Tree, and that went through a big stump as fast as a 250HP Hurricane can. The 250HP might last much longer, but the production looks the same as yours. The budget is roughly $30k.

For 30k you can get a new 44hp turbo kabota on a bandit. Just food for thought I like new stuff tree guys are hard on equipment

 

[luckydad]

For 30k you can get a new 44hp turbo kabota on a bandit. Just food for thought I like new stuff tree guys are hard on equipment

Some are, and some aren't.:msp_w00t::msp_w00t:

 

[firmwood]

I'll admit, grinding faster with a bigger unit that leaves yard damage isn't a step of progress...

Slow and steady wins the race.

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[2treeornot2tree]

I'll admit, grinding faster with a bigger unit that leaves yard damage isn't a step of progress...

Slow and steady wins the race.

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I can surly fix the yard faster then taken 3 hour's to grind a stump with 2 guys standing around, were as a bigger grinder would take 10 mins.

Most times if its a removal, I will be driving the mini threw there yard anyway. I can put mats down if they want but most times they don't want to spend the money and they are ok with some yard damage.