Stump removal business

[@gladysschneeberg1645]

Thank you for being so unselfish sharing all that information . I don't think you miss anything. Wish you the best 👍

[@egreenie3819]

Hi Jake👋 Thank you for grinding out my stumps. All 16 of 'em. If anybody in or around Beaver County Pa needs a stump taken out, Jake is the guy for the job! And if you need trees cut or removed, Leatherneck tree service is excellent for that! All good people! As long as these guys are in this business, I wouldn't use anyone else! Thanks again Jake! p.s. I hope the dogtags are still holding up! Eric

[@loomis1048]

Such a great video. I am in the same boat as you were working a full time job while trying to establish my own company. Found a lot of great advice here. Thank you.

[@MT89259]

It's been 3 years how's it going

[@robertcancro6726]

Good video. I am 58 and did my first tree job at 14! I own a landscaping business actually but do a fair amount of tree work. I have 2 handlebar units for 25 years and finally bought a rg-37. Employees were revolting when we ran into really large stumps. At $40k thinking of taking on some extra jobs. I try to have my equipment pay for itself. I probably should have just been subbing out the larger stumps a theses years. Lol

[@mikeyohnk758]

Nice work Jake! I have a RG55R and added a RG80. Been grinding stumps for 2.5 years “part time”. All your points are spot on!

[@mattpohl1186]

Very cool video I'm on my six year my stump grinding business I did tree work for 33 years this worked out good for me to keep a decent job going

[@themarinman8339]

I’m having to quit tree climbing after 22years…spine says no more😼. I’m looking to go into the stump grinding trade 🤞🏼

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great video. I’m self-employed in another business but I’m starting up a landscaping business and just got a stump grinder. This will be a side income for me but you gave a lot of good information I’m using a Baumalight three points stump grinder and I’ve made a few videos of using that

[@tacticalstump1785]

Thats awesome and welcome to the club!

[@Jturnb]

This is the exact type of video I was looking for

[@zachhawks9274]

Awesome information! Thanks for the video. Basic and simple but but very practical. Keep it up

[@jeffmawhinney1709]

Great video. Hello from south hills pa Im retired. We bought a old farm in WV so we needed a dump truck trailer. Needed a tractor kubota lx3310 setup for forestry work. Land pride 3pt grinder grabble and a vermeer SC30TX. Bought local hardware store rental Decided to start up grinding company. Stumpin Off Official starting spring 2020. Working on marketing. Wrapping truck and dump truck. Yard signs. Had door hangers made when you see a stump. Also talking local grass cutting companies. Thanks for the video. Had pretty much the same game plan . Buy a beer love to talk in person

[@Men13184]

Thank you for your advice and experience man! God bless you and your family!

[@kendufour6523]

Thanks for the video, I'm thinking about getting into the stump grinding business part time

[@MegaFireman76]

Awesome video!!! I'm on my way to starting my part time grinding business

[@toytowninc680]

Old video but still good info. I’m a year into business grinding in MA. Definitely a rough start. Getting my name out there seems to be the biggest challenge. Hope you’re doing well.

[@omarm9944]

Such awesome information. Thank you for sharing.

[@OnSiteTrav]

Very informative, appreciate it.

[@chrisryzewicz5103]

I THANK YOU FOR SHERRING YOUS SECRETS,I HANE A VERMEER SC 252,,AND I M HAPPY WITH IT BUT I,M THINKING OF GETTING A BIGGER MACHIN,,

[@UncleRoots413]

Good video. Good content. Keep it coming.

[@rlawn]

Nice video thank you Ever used a Track grinder. been looking at a Bandit's Model ZT-1844 Stump Grinder!

[@MegaFireman76]

I'm actually working on starting a business I'm stuck on which one to buy my self. From everything I've researched the track grinder is the way to go, it fits in small spaces. Ive been looking more into toro STX-26 or the vermeer SC30TX

[@rlawn]

@@MegaFireman76 looking at the vermeer sc30tx as well because the dealership is 15 min away and the bandit dealer dose not know whats going on with bandit.

[@MegaFireman76]

If you mind me asking how much they selling it for. Year and hours, there's one for sale in South Florida I've been looking at.

[@rlawn]

@@MegaFireman76 I'm from ontario canada alot more then usa 22k demo model and i believe 25k give or take

[@MegaFireman76]

Oh ok yeah I was looking at a used one to start out. 2014 had 1000 hours for 9000 obo.

[@michaelhill3139]

You did a GREAT JOB

[@jamesstyres9133]

Nicely done 👍🏽

[@e.butler5903]

Could you reccomend a midsized grinder that would be good for residential jobs but capable of tackeling a large oak stump from time to time

[@ILC-eo6vk]

I live in Northwest Ga, and I'm considering starting a part time stump grinding and hedge trimming service. I'm 50 years old, so I want something where I won't break my back. Any suggestions on something used? Work here is pretty much all year round.

[@joefisher7954]

Appreciate the video! Great job.

[@danahasson2892]

Don't knock on the handle bar units too much sometimes can't get bigger stump grinder to the stump especially in Southern California. I have 3 different stump grinders, 1st Alpine Magnum stump grinder, the smallest can walk through a house if I need to and have or a steep hill side 2nd Rayco rg 25hd handle bar unit. Can get through as small as a 29 inch gates and great for tight turns and walk ways. 3rd Vermeer 252 great for 36 inches or bigger gates . This machine I would like to replace with a Rayco rg 45 or bigger that I can still get through a 36 inch gate.

[@tacticalstump1785]

Handle bar units definitely have a place in our world. I sold mine simply because it took up space and rarely got used. It is cheaper for me to rent one than own it for as much as I use it.

[@bryanutility9609]

What about the handlebar for a start up small weekend business? What’s the Max size stump I can effectively tackle? 🙏

[@danahasson2892]

@@bryanutility9609 handle bar unit is great for starting out. For like 24 inch and under nor bad that size until you can do any size stump it just takes time and physically harder on you.. I have ground stumps large enough with a handiwork unit to be able to bury a small car.

[@powerram92]

I would definitely love to pick your brain about this topic with you. I'm near Uniontown, pa trying to start a business while working full time. Just don't know the behind the scene stuff. Lol

[@nom5205]

Great video.

[@remingtongoff73]

Great video!!

[@alwaysapplypressure2477]

No way you're in Pennsylvania Awesome

[@GM-gj8hs]

I have. Feeling you would need a contractor license here in California for stump removal

[@WestVirginiaPatriot]

Great Video Sir!

[@tacticalstump1785]

Thank ya! Glad you liked it!

[@JimmysTractor]

I don't get why people charge by the inch diameter. A 16in stump has 4x the area ofan 8in- not to mention depth. You'll put 5x the wear on you machine for only 2x the price if you don't charge by area.

[@tacticalstump1785]

I'm not sure. Some guys swear by that method. I charge by time, travel distance, and location on property. Gotta have a minimum as well.

[@powerram92]

How would you charge and at what price?

[@michaelhill3139]

Great video

[@josegutierrez9113]

Good job 👏 nice video thank you

[@alwaysapplypressure2477]

We Appreciate You

[@stumpgrindingdirect2385]

Similar to myself. Can connect with it. I do my thing the same.

[@freewilloutlaw6275]

How many hours is to many for a used grinder. I seen a vermeer 252 with 1100 hours. Seem like a lot but I could be wrong.

[@bryanutility9609]

I’d like to know too

[@thephishh]

Another thing that you should have is insurance. If you mess up it could cost you your entire investment. It also helps you sell more jobs as it's peace of mind for a customer. Nice job on the video!

[@traceys9035]

Inshorance is important.

[@bryanutility9609]

Where to get insurance? Any recommendations?

[@alwaysapplypressure2477]

I'm in Delaware County near Philly

[@Neighborhoodgo2guy]

Great advice 👍

[@zach7559]

How hard is it to run a business that just does stump removal and not other tree services along with it? Thanks!

[@tacticalstump1785]

Thats a difficult question to answer because I'm sure its different for everyone. Personally Speaking it has its challenges. In the good months I have more work than I can handle myself. The tree companies don't get paid until the stumps are ground and they tend to put extra pressure on you. On top of that I have a waiting list of home owners, landscapers, and property managers. If you take to long to get to them they will simply call someone else... There is a serious amount of stress that comes with that. 1 breakdown will put you behind and you are responsible for calling everyone on the list and explaining that there will be a delay. Dont forget that you will be maintaining a truck, trailer, tools and a grinder while everything is going on. We were so out of control this year that I decided to add another big grinder to the fleet and hire an extra person to run it. I'm sure that will come with its own headaches lol. This business is what you make it. I hope this helps answer your question and if you have any more don't hesitate to ask.

[@zach7559]

@@tacticalstump1785 Thank you so much for the thoughtful reply and the awesome video. Keep up the great work

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Did you name your Rayco "Angel Skinner"?

[@michaelhill3139]

Thank you for the ifo

[@ericgeiser8616]

I work at rayco and I build these

[@frankdrebin5554]

I'm starting with a rg1625

[@greg167]

What do you pay a year for insurance

[@bigwoody14]

Great vid. Terrible audio. Get somewhere that will absorb the sound, not bounce it around.

[@tacticalstump1785]

Thank you for the advice. I will remember that for the next one

[@penguinistas]

Thanks

[@michaelc4470]

2014. 124 HRS Carlton 4012. Or. RAYCO 1631. 2006. 152 HRS

[@roadstar499]

hi, can you make decent money with a small stump grinder that gets into tight spots ? i am 61 and i need to get a couple of hundred per week to pay bills....home owners jobs only... thax

[@bunyonfirewood]

With the right machine, with a basic 10 inch stump, should take about 15-30mins(conservatively), another 30mins on clean up. Should charge 100$ to 200$. Line jobs up on the same day and thats money!

[@Atr42Greasemonkey]

32 minutes...pass

[@arnoldshauling]

You need a mic cant here you...