Stump removers, What have you used

dirtydeed

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I now have three options at my disposal depending on the stump and just how destructive I'm feeling at the time :)

Option 1 is the best choice for the large buggers.

Option 1:

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Option 2:

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Option 3:

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I didn't think about using a sawzall to cut the roots until after I had already dug my stumps out. I was using one of the teeth on the backhoe to split and break some of the larger roots, but a sawzall would have been easier and faster. I'll try that for the next one.

My wife would be willing to jump into the hole with the sawzall and give it a try, but she is not handy with power tools and would probably hurt herself. o_O
A BH mounted root ripper is probably the best (easiest) way, to get stumps/roots out.
I am looking to buy one, but it is looking mighty pricey at $1,100+ for my L48 TLB.
I don't think I am willing to pay that.
Looking for other options.
 

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N3BP

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I use a BXpanded root ripper modified to fit my woods backhoe. It works well for small and medium sized stumps, but has its limitations when it comes to 2FT and wider stumps. It allows for a surgical-like cut of the stump, then I winch the stump out. Naturally someone didn't weld the pin ears on concentrically and the pin wouldn't fit through. That has been my only gripe with it so far.
 

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GreX

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Stump buckets are hard on tractor FEL curl cylinders.
How about a BXpanded bh ripper? Been using a new ripper on a M59 bh and 10x better than bucket.
Almost all are referencing a backhoe, I unfortunately do not have one on the BX2380, and wouldn't want to buy a different tractor, or add one given the costs. I would maybe use it once or twice a year, although as a shovel, it could get used quite a lot more. This tractor is already overkill for our property, slightly less than an acre, but I'm finding more and more things to use it for, to justify the purchase, and implements help me rationalize this with my wife ;). If its not a good use of the tractor, or can cause damage to the tractor, then I'll do as I did last year, and pick up the phone for the professionals to come out and grind away.
 

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I use a BXpanded root ripper modified to fit my woods backhoe. It works well for small and medium sized stumps, but has its limitations when it comes to 2FT and wider stumps. It allows for a surgical-like cut of the stump, then I winch the stump out. Naturally someone didn't weld the pin ears on concentrically and the pin wouldn't fit through. That has been my only gripe with it so far.
I was planning to fab one of these up and was planning to use a saw tooth pattern with the cutting edge going up, no bevel. How effective is the saw pattern you have? I didn't want to bevel my edges but I'm now thinking it might be a better idea.
 

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Stump grinder had to remove the test of red oak from storm damage 54" at the stump 3hrs with a rental grinder took more time to go get it & return it
 

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I was planning to fab one of these up and was planning to use a saw tooth pattern with the cutting edge going up, no bevel. How effective is the saw pattern you have? I didn't want to bevel my edges but I'm now thinking it might be a better idea.
It works very well and chews through roots like a hacksaw blade. I think the bevel helps clear the wood as you saw through it. I don't know if I'd angle the teeth unless you have a really strong backhoe. Sometimes when I dig into a root and try and pull up, it hits the hydraulic limiter. I find I curl and lift up it does better.
 

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The late farmer cross the road used to drill holes in the stumps, with brace and bit ( yes, he was THAT old... ) ,poured used engine oil and a little gas, then tend to animals, come back and light the stump up, then go do more 'farming'. Stumps would smoulder-burn for days. He didn't have the luxury of fancy tools or TIME,but he did have the know how to get rid of them stumps !