I do lawn mowing and landscaping and I actually have a SC 130 Vermeer 13 hp. Bought it 6 years ago for $1500. It's pretty good on smaller stumps. It can do larger stumps, but it takes a LONG time and some digging, and cutting with a chainsaw lol. I would like to upgrade in a couple years.
@keithdougherty1584, it just takes time starting out. I thought I would never get anywhere at first but over time the business grows. Thanks for watching! Keep grinding!!
Good advice Chris. My mentor recommended the 252 also. Only thing I would point out with these smaller machines is, pass up those monster stumps jobs. You'll beat the crap out of your machine and it's almost impossible to do a good job. There'll be so many chips that you better be good with a rake! I've seen guys grind for 5 plus hrs on a stump. It's hot, their tired, hungry and start taking short cuts just to get done. Like just grinding flush with the ground! I've seen it and I've had homeowners call me to fix it because their tired of hitting it with the mower. So basically what I'm saying is, know the machines limitations. There's a reason they build 60, 70 80+ hp machines. Oh yeah, my first machine was and is, a rayco 1672dxh. I can tackle the monsters with ease. Ive ground many huge hard maples and white pines. Have yet to go past an hour grinding. 27" cutting wheel, 94" swing and 26" deep. Truly a beast. Not for everybody, but I love the look on my customers face at what it can do. I leave them impressed and they spread the word for me.
Great job Chris! I never personally ran a 252 but so many people still swear by them and they are relatively inexpensive. Personally I think starting at a 38hp machine is the way to go if you can afford it up front.
Mike, your right about the horsepower but I think most people starting out don't have a whole lot of money to throw into stump grinding at first that's why I say the small machines are great.
we use a carlton 7200 turbo diesel and its a monster. we also have a vermeer not sure the model but its a beast too but nothing compared to the carlton but its a pull behind and cant get into that many places
yeah for the really hard to get to places we have a husqvarna 3120 chainsaw with a stump grinder attachment lol it works good for little things but it will make a man out of you for sure.
Hey Chris! Good work. You’re a GOAT of stump grinding! Question- Do you find the Rayco RG50 to be dependable with few breakdowns other than regular maintenance? Thanks again!
Can’t give you his thoughts but personally having owned the predecessor to the sg40 (same motor just a few different things with belt tensioner and track adjuster) I can say it is a great nimble machine that gets into tight spaces. Visibility is okay (wish the controls swing 90 degrees instead of 45). Be careful on slopes because at 29 inches it can be tippy. A blade is nice to have but they dont currently make one for that machine yet (though other people have made them). It has decent power but the Kohler can be finicky (that particular model of Kohler, not Kohler motors in general. Change oil and blow out air filter regularly. Honestly I liked mine before upgrading bigger.
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I run a Vermeer SC382 and i love it
I do lawn mowing and landscaping and I actually have a SC 130 Vermeer 13 hp. Bought it 6 years ago for $1500. It's pretty good on smaller stumps. It can do larger stumps, but it takes a LONG time and some digging, and cutting with a chainsaw lol. I would like to upgrade in a couple years.
@keithdougherty1584, it just takes time starting out. I thought I would never get anywhere at first but over time the business grows. Thanks for watching! Keep grinding!!
Nice job Chris!!
Thanks, man!! Thanks for watching!
Hey Chris, getting ready to buy a Vermeer sc30tx. Any thoughts on the machine? Have you used one in the past? Thanks for all of the great videos!
No, I have never used one before. What size motor does it come with it?
It’s a kohler 25 hp
Buy bigger, at least 38hp. Speaking from experience. Owned SC30TX for two seasons
Good advice Chris. My mentor recommended the 252 also. Only thing I would point out with these smaller machines is, pass up those monster stumps jobs. You'll beat the crap out of your machine and it's almost impossible to do a good job. There'll be so many chips that you better be good with a rake! I've seen guys grind for 5 plus hrs on a stump. It's hot, their tired, hungry and start taking short cuts just to get done. Like just grinding flush with the ground! I've seen it and I've had homeowners call me to fix it because their tired of hitting it with the mower.
So basically what I'm saying is, know the machines limitations. There's a reason they build 60, 70 80+ hp machines.
Oh yeah, my first machine was and is, a rayco 1672dxh. I can tackle the monsters with ease. Ive ground many huge hard maples and white pines. Have yet to go past an hour grinding. 27" cutting wheel, 94" swing and 26" deep. Truly a beast. Not for everybody, but I love the look on my customers face at what it can do. I leave them impressed and they spread the word for me.
You're right about all that. It sounds like you have ground a couple of stumps before. Thanks for watching!!!
Great job Chris! I never personally ran a 252 but so many people still swear by them and they are relatively inexpensive. Personally I think starting at a 38hp machine is the way to go if you can afford it up front.
Mike, your right about the horsepower but I think most people starting out don't have a whole lot of money to throw into stump grinding at first that's why I say the small machines are great.
You’re right about that. Definitely crawl before you can walk.
we use a carlton 7200 turbo diesel and its a monster. we also have a vermeer not sure the model but its a beast too but nothing compared to the carlton but its a pull behind and cant get into that many places
That's cool!!! I wish sometimes I had a smaller stump grinder to get into the hard-to-reach areas. Thanks for watching!!! Keep grinding
yeah for the really hard to get to places we have a husqvarna 3120 chainsaw with a stump grinder attachment lol it works good for little things but it will make a man out of you for sure.
Great job!!
Chris your bucket truck is still down?
Yes, the motor has low compression and is hard to start. I got it parked for now.
How many stumps do you do a week?
It all depends on the weather. Usually eight to ten most weeks. Thanks for watching!
Hey Chris! Good work. You’re a GOAT of stump grinding!
Question- Do you find the Rayco RG50 to be dependable with few breakdowns other than regular maintenance?
Thanks again!
Thanks for watching!! Just grinding
What’s your thoughts on a bandit G40
Can’t give you his thoughts but personally having owned the predecessor to the sg40 (same motor just a few different things with belt tensioner and track adjuster) I can say it is a great nimble machine that gets into tight spaces. Visibility is okay (wish the controls swing 90 degrees instead of 45). Be careful on slopes because at 29 inches it can be tippy. A blade is nice to have but they dont currently make one for that machine yet (though other people have made them). It has decent power but the Kohler can be finicky (that particular model of Kohler, not Kohler motors in general. Change oil and blow out air filter regularly. Honestly I liked mine before upgrading bigger.
I have never run a bandit g40, but they look cool to start out with. Thanks for watching!!
Great job!