Just wondering if the camera mount on the stump grinder is not going to be pretty jumpy. Watching the stump videos it seams like they take a beating. Maybe a "selfie stick" or a tripod off the ROPS might help to keep it still and allow you a better view.
Depending on how big a “bite” you’re taking, type of stump, forward speed, etc. it can get quite jumpy.
But when all the variables are properly accounted for it can be relatively smooth sailing. But the camera is more for backing up and getting lined up for each cut, adjusting the depth and width of cut, etc. Once
You’re lined up to go forward you really don’t need to watch the cutting take place. The vibration and sound of the grinder pretty much tell you what you need to know.
The view of the teeth where the cutting takes place is almost hidden by the PTO shaft, lift arms, top link, etc. Plus, the further the camera is away from the grinding disc the details shrink pretty fast. The best
location I could find was right on the WG24 itself. Also, having it hang down low off the tractor itself might put it in harms way from the stump itself, brush or any other obstacles you might be driving over. It’ll be interesting to see if the camera and its mounts can take the vibration over time.
David, I would have to agree with you on the visibility aspect. I had a tough time getting into the right position to view what I was trying to grind. It was pretty difficult to see.
I don't understand how lowering the top link connection would do anything to lower the grinding depth. However, moving the two lift arms to the holes closest to the tractor would certainly allow the grinder to go deeper.
Just curious, did you have to cut quite a bit off of your PTO shaft? I removed 4" because the minimum measured length was 31" with the grinder raised to full height on the 3 point hitch.
Yup, you are correct! When I looked at my lift arms…..that’s exactly what I had done. I had remembered wrong. I don’t remember the exact length but I did have to shorten the PTO shaft a good amount.
Here’s some pics of my rolling cart/stand for my stump grinder. Wood on top of the metal framework takes the worries out of setting it down on the cutting teeth. To keep it from sliding around when moving it there are two secured wood blocks with circular cutouts for the feet to sit in. The front half of the PTO shaft just lays underneath when stored. A couple of pics shows the camera bracket added and with the camera mounted to it.
The monitor's view is quite good from the camera. I’ve taped the monitor to the hood/dash when used but it needs a better solution for keeping it in place yet be removeable when necessary or not needed. I think the kit with two cameras ran about $60 when I purchased it. When all the kinks get worked out it'll be really nice for grinding stumps.
david
