Biggest stump we’ve removed to date.

This was an awesome project 😎
It is to date, the biggest stump we have removed, and took two days to complete.
This was a full removal, no stump left at all!
All surface roots removed including what was just below the surface, as these come up over time.
The Fig tree was removed due to drainage and safety issues.
Storm water from the house went directly under this stump, to the road.
There were countless issues with the drainage, due to the monster root system from this big tree, which had been feeding off the plumbing for decades, so it was time for the 30 year old tree to go.
Where the drain ran down the slope under the tree, we plunged 700-850 deep to get the whole 300mm root that followed the plumbing its entire length.
This root was closer to 500mm diameter under the stump!
We also needed to ensure the plumbers could excavate a new trench easily when time comes to install the new stormwater system, so no root was left behind.
Big thanks to Chriso for operating the excavator, this job wouldn’t have been manageable without extra machinery and manpower.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

All I want to say is WOW. 👍👍👍

[@Northsidestumpgrinding]

@@wileycoyotesr8623 Thank you.
We thoroughly enjoyed this project 😎

[@scotpettengill7801]

I have been doing tree removal & stump grinding for over 45 years and have never been more impressed by another person doing the job that you just did. The first thing I noticed was your plan of attack that was spot on. Your ability to read that stump was impressive and very accurate. The Rayco grinder that you used was absolutely the perfect machine for that stump.Having the mini excavator was also a great way to stay ahead of your mulch debris and that operator really did an excellent job at cleaning for your next run, I have a Vermeer 705 turbo diesel stumper and would have thought that it would be the only machine for that job, but I was mistaken. You guys really did a fantastic job !!! Here in the USA, I would have charged at least $6000.00 for that stump alone and would have done it the same way you did. Again, great job by you & the other fella !!

[@Northsidestumpgrinding]

@@scotpettengill7801 Thank you so much for your supportive comments.
When dealing with larger stumps, overburden management is king.
If you can’t see what you’re grinding, you are going to miss something.
Not only that, but there’s more than enough stump to grind, withought regrinding the same chips over and over again, wasting time, power, and forward progress.

[@RonaldWood-ep7vg]

My brothers & I once owned a Stump Removal business and soon learned to get a big tool and get the job done deeper & faster . We keep the small one like yours for tight spots . That was a big stump .

[@Northsidestumpgrinding]

@@RonaldWood-ep7vg Thank you.
You are right, every tool has its application, and there’s no one grinder that will suit every application. It pays to have a few machines of different capacities and weights.
Work safe mate.

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

Wow. I've been running stump grinders for almost 30 years and we've got some big stuff here Nice Texas some with 10 foot bases but never have to deal with the amount of roots that you did
Well done, that plan of attack along with that little mini x and a scoop bucket was the ticket!!
With all of that dirt I would imagine you went through a couple of sets of teeth.

[@Northsidestumpgrinding]

@@golfbravowhiskey8669 you will be surprised.
The soil was really clean.
I am running aftermarket 900 series style teeth, and only turned the leads for the second day of this two day grind.

[@user-md6pt9my2t]

now that's a stump , wow.

[@jerrylong3580]

That thing was massive. What kind of tree was it?

[@Northsidestumpgrinding]

Hi mate, it was a Fig.
Not sure on exact species as it had been removed prior to us seeing it.

[@woodchuckgrinding9885]

That's a monster stump for sure..what year & horsepower hourson the rg50. 50hp diesel?? I'm looking at one to buy right now...she's grinds nice..keep videos coming..grind on brother

[@Northsidestumpgrinding]

Thanks mate.
She goes pretty well, I am really impressed with how capable it is on the ground, and scrambling through the overburden.
Its a 2006 Model RG50X, which is the Super. She's 4WD, and powered by the F4M Deutz which is rated at 66HP.
We have 2 of these in our fleet, and both have over 3000 hours on them.

[@jimthayer9837]

I am surprised by the amount of soil it eats along with the stump and roots. Think it would be hard on your blade life

[@Northsidestumpgrinding]

The cutters on Stump Grinders are designed to chew through dirt, timber, and other debris.
In cases such as this particular stump, it is more efficient, and more thorough, to run passes and ensure no shallow roots are left behind.
Chasing individual roots across the lawn wastes time in larger jobs.

[@randywilson6869]

⁠@@NorthsidestumpgrindingI realy did like the way you went about this. A guy down the road paid to have his ground and then you know how it goes the neighbor and then another one down the street got theirs done. It’s been a good 2 months and none of them can get him back to finish it. After they raked the sawdust back there was roots everywhere

[@Northsidestumpgrinding]

@@randywilson6869 I really appreciate you saying so mate, thank you.
Sadly, this is a common occurrence. I do regrinds regularly, where other operators or tree companies only grind down a certain way, rake the mulch over the top and call it a day.
Beware the offer of "free grinding with every tree removal", and the phrase "you only need to take the top of it sir".