This Still Removes Tree Stumps Faster than Anything Else

Finding the fastest and most efficient way to remove tree stumps is something I've often found myself experimenting with over the last several years. After trying multiple methods of removing stumps, I'm stuck on this (literally). Come along today to see and hear my thoughts on removing tree stumps and why I prefer one method over another. Although it may seem obvious what the best tool for the job is, I still feel like some things are often overlooked. Thanks for coming along for the video today. Here we go!
Tractor shown in this video: 2012 Kioti DK40se HST
Stump grinder shown in this video: Woodland Mills WG24
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[@dougdinsmore9751]

Hey Sandy, the book says to start from right and move towards the the left. When you start at the left side of the stump there is a tendency for the grinder to walk up onto the stump. Follow their instructions and this grinder works flawlessly. 👍

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that Doug. I remember reading that but my memory is pretty short haha

[@green-zone36]

Hi Sandy, I think the stump grinder is a good option. The mini would be disturbing the roots of the crop trees. Plus the roots are best to decay in place, feeding the soil.

[@tomt8320]

Hi Sandy. Yes, removing trunks for safety (tippy). And Woohoo; more chips for the roads! 😃 That's what I need: cameras with multiple angles to see my work. 😂 Happy grinding. (and then later, you took the words right from my mouth).

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi Tom! Hope you're doing well! Thanks for coming along for the video. See you on the next one

[@deans2790]

Great video, Sandy! I just received my WG24 this week. The info and tips you shared will help me tremendously! Thank you!

[@daveneil3963]

That was pretty slick and fast! You answered my question and I could see as soon as you showed us that the teeth were on the front so that is the only direction you can cut. And yes, that is way, way faster than digging the stump out, filling the hole and getting rid of the stump. Thanks for sharing with us, I'll be watching more of your videos.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for coming along for the video Dave

[@kiheidude]

You’re a great salesman for Woodland Mills and they should be paying you a commission. LOL. Because of your videos, I’ve bought the WM 130Max mill, the wood chipper, and now I just placed my order for the stump grinder. Please stop doing such a great job showing how well their products work. You’re going to cause me to go broke.😂😂😂😂

[@sawingwithsandy]

hahahahaha

[@buddyreed2623]

Hi Sandy. After watching what you presented, you might want to have some play in that three-point connection. It reminded me of the tree that will not bend, so it is uprooted, or in this case, could break. If you had a lazy and cool day, you have a lot of places to attach a hammock. Have good days!

[@sawingwithsandy]

That's a good consideration!

[@gregwitkamp5583]

stump grinder works better than I was anticipating

[@sawingwithsandy]

I'm happy with how it's worked for sure

[@jeffhuffman5433]

That Woodland Mills grinder is the perfect set up for your tractor. I'm thinking strong about buying one of those. I really like the way it works. Thanks for the update Sandy.

[@sawingwithsandy]

It is a great set-up I find. Easy to use and maintain

[@mudderman8620]

I think the stump grinder is the best option. Machinery today can do the slickest job with little to no labor involved. It does a great job and perfect for the results you are looking for. stay safe Sandy. 😊😊😊😊

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Mudder Man!

[@earlzathome]

The best part about the grinder is that you're done when you're done. Not only do you not have a hole to deal with if you pull the root ball out, you also don't have the root ball to deal with! You should get turnbuckle style anti-sway bars for your 3ph arms ...surprised it came with those pin-style ones. All that yoinking is going to snap those clevises eventually!

[@sawingwithsandy]

That's a great point and I agree with ya there. I haven't looked into the turnbuckle stuff before. I wonder where they sell those.

[@earlzathome]

@@sawingwithsandy My Kubota just came with them, so I'd never seen a setup like yours. I have to keep mine tight when running the rototiller, otherwise it would be all over the place. I'm sure you'd benefit as well, for one you could start on whatever side of the stump you wanted to! 😁 Even if you could add a turnbuckle to yours, you could get them close with the pins and then snug them up with the turnbuckle...You're handy with the welder, I'm sure you'll figure something out!

[@xdude2x]

My WM stump grinder lives on the back of my tractor during the summer months. I take care of the stump as soon as the tree is cleaned up and out of the way. I’ve ground hundreds of stumps, it is a fantastic piece of equipment. Thanks for the video

[@bobbyg3333]

@@sawingwithsandy Thanks for the content Sandy! As always, Good stuff and easy to watch. Had my eye on the WG24 for a while now but my CEO of finance isn't on board yet lol. "All that yoinking" at the 3pt sounds like Journeyman level terminology and the Perfect analogy of what's going on lol. Bad things are happening and something needs to be done. You might swap out 1 side with a turnbuckle style as a simple, versatile and cost-effective option? Of course, the next question is "to DIY or buy?". Lots of choices for 3pt stabilizers on the interwebs:)

[@Gruuvin1]

It's not all upside. As the stumps rot, the ground becomes a sinkhole. Grinding might be an okay solution to remove the odd tree in a yard, but to clear large areas for farming or building, you need those stumps gone.

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Sandy!!😀😀 The Woodland Mills stump grinder is a very nice piece of equipment. The reason why the red pine stumps don't rot out is because it is grafted to the standing trees. So grinding is the way to go!!😀😀👍👍 Take care my friend!!😀😀💚💚 Logger Al

[@sawingwithsandy]

That's something I wasn't aware of. Thanks for sharing that Al!

[@aldredske6197]

@@paulreid7370 we use what is called Cellutreat. It's mixed with water and sprayed on the fresh cut stump.

[@aldredske6197]

@@paulreid7370 here in Wisconsin you don't need a license to buy it or use it on your own property. But you need a applicator license if you are spraying stumps for other people. I have a sprayer on my tree harvester and spray stumps as I cut each tree. I've been selective thinning red pine for over 40years and I really feel that it's a waste of time and money to do it. Haven't seen it really make any difference one way or the other.

[@wallacefrey6247]

Sorry for such a late comment,but I have been out of town. It's nice to see you having some non raining weather to work in.

[@sawingwithsandy]

No problem Wallace! Hope your'e keeping well. Good to hear from you

[@dougriley8808]

Hey Sandy I purchased the Woodland Mills Stump Grinder watched your videos before I bought you do nice videos on different products I also have a HM122 band mill I like Woodland Mills products, mounted my grinder on a Kioti DK6010 HST Live in Southern Ohio Have had my mill 4 years works great just got the grinder today easy setup used it to take down 3 20 inch pine stumps I have several white oak Stumps to take down they will require a little more time but should not be any problem

[@toddpacheco4748]

Sandy,excellent job and video ❤😊

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Todd

[@saintaugustine1715]

Good afternoon Sandy the stump grinder work the best in your case in a few years you might have a few small hole to deal with but that is where the rake or the land plane you just got are for but for now those stump are out of the way smoother ride for all the equipment have a great day

[@sawingwithsandy]

Absolutely!

[@mikefromwv1010]

Very enjoyable video. Was a tad bit surprised at how well the grinder did. Good to have the right tool for the job

[@sawingwithsandy]

It seems to work real well for my application for sure

[@MannistoCay]

Hey Sandy, we’ve got the same unit set on a kioti ck2610. I think you’ve got a better view with your window vs the open cockpit machine. Excellent video and camera angles. Cheers Mark at the Cay🌴👍🏼🍻🚜

[@h-dinosaur-machine]

Thanks for sharing the different methods for stump removal. Very helpful!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thank you for your support!

[@paulfranklin5855]

thanks for all your demos

[@sawingwithsandy]

I appreciate all your support Paul

[@Wheelloader__]

Cool video Sandy. I watched some videos of guys using stump buckets. Looked like torture on the tractors. The stump grinder looks like the way to go.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I always wondered about them. I'm a bit scared off of them at this point I think.

[@carlmclelland7624]

SANDY... One of the best videos you've produced!! (Woodland Mills should reimburse you for it - maybe give you a credit on your purchase price for something else you could use)! When you got the stump grinder and you demo'd it last fall, I wasn't impressed. With today's explanation of it, along with several different views of it in action, I thought..., "If my nephew had one of these, I could honestly say..., I'VE PULLED MY LAST STUMP WITH AN EXCAVATOR." (Well, maybe not... I think you would be grinding for a long time on a 36" oak or black walnut stump). OK.... I also saw what you referred to, regarding the shifting from left to right when you engaged a stump. I'll whip up an email with a better design for the (3-point hitch) brace to eliminate that problem. Damn, buddy, you've no idea how much I wish I had your farm and YOU had the place you Really want!!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi Carl! Great to hear from you. A big excavator would be fun though I bet for pulling out stumps. My trouble is the tight spots I have to get into

[@rodneywroten2994]

best grinder i have seen yet

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great unit I"ve found for sure

[@tomashbaugh8891]

Nice camera angles! Thank you for the videos

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thank you!

[@zieg84]

Thanks Sandy

[@sawingwithsandy]

Good to have ya along for the video

[@craigpetku8341]

Thanks for the video, I ordered one this week before I saw your review. It would be a lot cheaper to rent a self contained unit from Home Depot a few times, but I argued that I want the convenience of being able to do a stump on my schedule rather than planning a whole day of grinding. The electric company trimmed (removed) a bunch of trees from my property so there's a lot of small stuff and I can't mow in that area since my mower hangs up. I'll probably get that area cleaned in a few hours based upon what you've shown. However I can then take my time removing other trees that are becoming widow makers as well as clean up another area. I'll probably buy a spare set of teeth from Gabdon as they have a better price than Woodland. Such a shame it doesn't come with Spares and they wouldn't throw them in as a 4'th of July incentive. Jeffs sharpening & supplies services old teeth as well. I hope the shaft fits a NewHolland TC33D with SpeedCo QH...

[@Colinbegin]

Hello Sandy, thanks for the great videos you put out. Kioti for sure makes the turn buckle style of stabilizers and the come with all the tractors other than the se versions, your tractor being a “se” comes with the quick pin style. Even if you were able to get just one of the turn buckle style it would help you out a lot with the sway. I have a Kioti CK2610 with the same grinder and I set my turn buckles off to the right hand side off center so I don’t have to turn as far to see the stump. You could even try to set your arms out to the right and see if it tightens up the sway as it might get you into tighter holes in your quick adjust arms and away from the slotted ones. Hope you have a great bug free day.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that Colin. I"ll have a look at that. Would be helpful for sure

[@savagefirewood]

Neat tool and does the job just fine for your application. Cheers Sandy 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for coming along for this one! Cheers!

[@johnaddis1022]

Great piece of equipment, I agree with a reverse camera would keep you from getting sore neck. Weather map looks like you could get some rain today anyway have the best day today. John

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure hoping for some rain here John. Still under a complete fire ban. Had a few small rains here and there but nothing like we need

[@DennisP-vd6cf]

Love your channel, I just wish my land was as flat as yours. My CK 3510 has turnbuckle style adjusters. To me that’s the best thing to keep the 3pt hitch arms from swinging side to side. I have a Woodland Mills stump grinder as well (after seeing it working on your channel). I ground off two stumps and then one trip to Amazon later I had a camera. I’d never run my grinder without it now. I’d use the back up camera you have now and gear up a mount that you can swap easily back and forth. You have your monitor mounted the same place as mine and it works perfect. Thanks for sharing what you do.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi Dennis. I"ll have to look into the turnbuckles. I haven't looked too closely at them but sure would help out in my case I'm thinking. The camera is a necessity for sure. I'll have to pick one up before long

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. Cool machine! I wish I needed one. Unfortunately, I do not have a large woodlot.

[@johnwoody4905]

good job and video did nice job i think rocks would really work on them i was going to get one but they will not work with any of my tractors. some stumps are hard to dig up any way daddy use to dynomite them out years ago. take care, be safe and well.

[@sawingwithsandy]

The tnt sure would get the job done quick!

[@larryseibold4287]

that works better than i would have thought. it is precise, and lets you limit the stone strikes. I wonder if you thought about a mulcher head for your mini-excavator? I know that those heads work well on skid steer's to get rid of those downed logs as well.

[@bruceguidosh2120]

The Grinder leaves the best finish and is no question, the quickest/cleanest way to knock out stumps! When you moved the camera to show where you were looking through, it looks like mounting the camera INSIDE the cab looking out would be an excellent view, since you can see the entire machine and not need to worry about a branch or random chunk of whatever , bouncing up an hitting an exterior mounted camera!

[@sawingwithsandy]

That may be a good idea there Bruce as it'll keep it clean too. Thanks for that idea !

[@deprived56501]

Right now I sure could use a stump grinder. 3 oak stumps need gone sooner rather than later. One stump is about 38/40 inches at ground level. I enjoy watching you using yours, I just get a little envious. Good vid. Thanks.

[@sawingwithsandy]

That sure is a big one! If I could lend ya a hand I would! Thanks for watching

[@Blast357]

you making me want to buy that stump grinder... i've seen it for years now... but first time on the same tractor i'm using lol... Oh by the way, you might be able to stuck the 3pts in one side or lets say... a bit tighter. i can tight my snow blower a bit more if i dont trye to center it perfectly, sometime a notch more is all what it needs!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that one! It sure does the trick on these pines

[@jimmaskell7537]

Good job enjoy your videos keep up the good work 👍

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thank you!

[@kylewilson9681]

Awesome job the grinder is the best way to do it I’d look into turnbuckle style bars to get rid of the slop. Also for ease of moving your mini around your property look for a old trailer to town behind your tractor that’s what I use to move my mini on my property works great

[@sawingwithsandy]

I like that idea Kyle! Been meaning to come up with something to move the mini around with and you got me thinking about it now!

[@kylewilson9681]

Old horse trailer with the sides removed was my first one worked great till it finally gave up Then I switched to a old trailer that was used to move a asphalt roller works even better being a single axle as my property is very rocky lot easier to maneuver with my small massy Haris 30

[@rmcdaniel423]

I live in central Michigan. During prior ice ages, the glaciers picked up a crap ton of rocks from your neck of the woods and dropped them here. Stones and rocks and rocks and stones galore when you try to dig anywhere on my property. I REALLY was thinking this would be one of the first implements I get when I finally get a tractor, but now I'm not sure. I'm worried I'm just going to destroy the teeth constantly. I don't know, man. I'm conflicted because grinding seems so ideal.

[@Ubergamer256]

Have this exact unit and been using it a lot lately. I want to add to be very careful if you are grinding roots or small chunks that are sized right to be sucked up into the unit. I’ve had two nasty clogs so far that required some unfun upsidedown chainsawing to get the piece unwedged. If my tractor PTO had a reverse it would probably have helped. Just stop grinding if you find yourself at the end of the work and the root/stump is jumping around/rattling - the next step will be getting it sucked up into the unit!

[@workinonitsteve]

Awesome, I was just looking at one of these.

[@ChuckisOutside]

I tried this stump grinder with my 2550 Kubota and I had to constantly ride the clutch. It was too fast even with the slowest speed. I now us it on my Kubota 3540 HST. Works great. Thanks for the video.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sounds like a great setup there Chuck

[@bruceguidosh2120]

Hi Sandy, it's been a while since I posted anything, but you still get my view when you post anything new! I came back to this vid, because I pulled the trigger and bought a WM 24" stump grinder, (of course the November WM special "No Freight charge" was an extra bonus, lol!) and though have not cut as much lumber on my HM130 Woodlander, I have had nothing but good feelings when it comes to working with Woodland Mills! Question though! Since getting your grinder, did you buy extra replacement teeth, or have you had to replace teeth since you have used it?! I didn't buy any, but figured I would down the road when the bank account got a bit more padded!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi Bruce! Great to hear about the free shipping! I do have set of extra teeth but knock on wood I haven’t had to use them yet

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Sandy! Thanks for the great demo and explanation. Q for u : You don't seem to have a lot of big rock there - have you hit any sizeable rocks with it, and if so , what happens? Thanks !

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi GP! I'm fortunately I haven't hit any rocks at my place yet with the stump grinder. do know the teeth can be resharpens or if the tooth is badly damaged can be replaced. Knock on wood I don't have to experience that in the short term haha

[@groundcontrol2795]

Hey, Gordon. Great to see you (virtually). I've been a great fan for quite some time. I've hit some pretty bad stuff (concrete and rocks) with my WM grinder. As with ANY grinder, it eventually does a number on the teeth. I found am aftermarket source however, that sells replacement teeth relatively cheap - about half of the manufacturer's cost. As far as the grinder goes, it is built very well and their customer after-service is top notch. 👌

[@Rikqster776]

Great channel Sandy. What HP is your tractor?

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Richard! It’s a 40hp and 32hp pro

[@Rikqster776]

@@sawingwithsandy Just hit 2.9 hrs. on HM130max. Thanks for tips from 1 PNW hillbilly to another… Sawing in the Bitterroot. I should make a channel…

[@Rikqster776]

@@sawingwithsandy oh yeah… 2.9 hrs & 3rd blade… Doh!

[@donmoore502]

Sandy, strongly recommend to use HST vs std tractor when stump grinding. I have done both and HST is much easier. Doing his on std trans tractor puts a lot of cycles on clutch wears prematurely. Never mind what it does to your left leg... :)

[@sawingwithsandy]

I agree with ya there Don. The HST works real well. Great to hear from someone who's got first hand experience with the standard transmission tractors as well

[@mirceanouradachian9168]

👍👍👍💙💛❤Buna SANDY. Slefuitorul de cioturi ,o peratie necesara pentru eliminarea eventualelor accidente nedorite . Un utilaj folositor.💙❤❤👍👍👍

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thank you! Great to see you here on the video

[@bearrootshomestead7210]

Dang it now i need one of those too. Hahah. Hey i set up my gas powered pressure washer and 300 gallon ibc at my mill this weekend and it is awesome. You might think about it for your set up.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I always wondered how the pressure washer would work drawing right from a water tank. I may have to try this with mine. Thanks for sharing that

[@bearrootshomestead7210]

@@sawingwithsandy mine is a little Briggs and Stratton garage sale special so I’m not concerned with burning it up if I accidentally run it dry. I’ll let you know in like a month.

[@delmanicke9228]

That looks like a great tool to get rid of the stumps. Does it quickly. I wonder what it would be like with 24" to 30" stumps? It probably would really shine is my guess might have to get cut stumps closer to the ground. Great video.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi Del! I’d imagine with bigger stumps it would be even easier to use

[@charlesswain1767]

Just took out a big white oak and beach took 4-5 hours each not easy but it will do it. Camera and monitor on dashboard is a must for big job.

[@charlesswain1767]

Highly recommend a camera with screen on dash with magnets so you don’t have to turn around.

[@rankinprojects599]

Did you end up looking in the manual at which side to start from on the stump? I’ve seen most videos say you start on the opposite side of the discharge which would be your right side sitting forward. Curious what you found out and which side works best in your eyes.

[@sawingwithsandy]

These small ones are a bit trick as I often just try to take them out in one swipe

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thank you!

[@york806]

Look for after market, lower link anti sway links-they are out there..My Kubota links suck too..

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that. I could use them for sure

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Sandy. Guess what’s currently en route to my farm? 😬

[@mrbibstoo]

Good Morning Sandy, I hope your week is in full swing and that you are creating mounds of chips and slivers. Addressing the sideways movement on the grinder, I looked at my older Kubota's three point setup and noticed that instead of a bar setup like the one on your tractor, mine has a chain and turnbuckle on each side, that can be tightened to secure the entire three point setup, thus no sideways movement. Maybe that could be the answer to your situation. Get back to me if I can be of any help, by sending a photo or ????

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thank you for sharing that. I think I'm just about sold on getting something like a turn buckle now. Would really help with a bunch of implements

[@brianlb78]

What do you take the trees down with, chain saw? or do you have something on the tractor you use?

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi Brian, I just use a chainsaw

[@inspectr1949]

Woodland Mills is certainly serving you well, hope they compensate you.

[@savannahrei8674]

3pt pto stump grinders have their place for small work. But for serious large stump grinding the gold standard is skid Steer front mount or walk behind self propelled swing arc hydraulic grinder

[@sawingwithsandy]

For sure. All comes down to equipment availability and cost

[@michaelfrancis1715]

Man I would love to have that at my hunting property

[@dougpark1025]

The thinning should work well. I had a tree that was in an area that was thinned quite a few years ago and then taken as a saw log. The rings jumped from less than a 1/8" to more than 1/2" and stayed that way for a few years. If you think of it take a look at the rings when you harvest some of your trees where you thinned and see how they do over a few years.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great to hear that! I"m hoping I get the same results

[@jonheron2604]

I have one on my BX25 and it works great My problem is my neck kills me looking back at it, same with the snow blower I need to train my wife to run it...

[@sawingwithsandy]

I hear ya about the neck. A camera is in the works for me for sure

[@jonheron2604]

@@sawingwithsandy I was thinking a nice wakeboard type convex mirror may be the ticket too though with the vibration in the little BX it may be like trying to watch with the beer goggles on eh!? lol

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

How do you sharpen the teeth on your stump grinder? Or do you have to replace the teeth? Nice job on the filming and editing! Cheers!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I'm not entirely sure how to sharpen them but I do know it's possible. When the time comes I"ll have a bit of learning to do

[@davidconnors8830]

How long do the teeth last? Can you replace with green teeth? I didn’t see any rock in your soil.

[@MyFairbanks]

Will it cut forward and back?

[@MyFairbanks]

I should have waited for this question,sorry.

[@sawingwithsandy]

No worries. Just forward in this case. Backwards would be neat too though to speed up the job

[@abrahambaker5085]

Hydro trans shines

[@Jcreek201]

That amount of slop in the stabilizers would drive me nuts. I'd pull those pins and add some washers or hammer the forks tighter if they're bent out. Tightening that up will make grinding that much easier.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great idea about the washers. Thanks for that!

[@Sc-jf3yk]

Stump grinder on the excavator? Could see better and grind faster. Travel time is slower but still itd be fun to compare.

[@zerpblerd5966]

I just use the backhoe, affordability and versatility (I can go from the backhoe stump pulling to doing other work easily), and filling in holes is easy sending moisture your way!

[@sawingwithsandy]

That would do the trick nice. Also gets around quickly compared to my old mini ex I bet

[@zerpblerd5966]

@@sawingwithsandy On the back of the tractor (I have the kioti 40hp), yep, with a manual adjustable thumb so I can even move rocks and logs with it easily, and have more grab to the stumps. I don't have any PTO attachments other than an old old plow I could drag along if I wanted (which would be good to do), so I don't have much need to take it off the back. flail mower and tiller would be nice, but, perhaps in time

[@edwardlautsch8539]

That stump grinder works really well! Your ground is sandy soil, likely not too many stones/rocks. In clay soil usually you'll run into rocks. Wonder the cost of a spare set of teeth? Thanks for the video.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for coming along for the video Edward

[@lo1234-w9r]

I imagine the thing would grenade if it hit a large rock. This guy is only taking off stumps down to the surface. Not really practical for a lawn or planting crops, you would want to be down at least 8 inches.

[@woli6872]

With all respecht for your work and business: as a certificated forest engineer in old Europe I'd like to draw your attention to the fact that a forest isn't a garden or a park. You might want to think in periods between 100-200 years when managing it. So 2 years is nothing for letting a stump to rot. Give them 20-30 years and they are gone. Pine is a bad species for the soil and it takes 5-10 years until the needles are rotten and they contain very little nutrients. Every leaf plant in your forest is a win and falling leafs in autumn will rot waaay faster than pine needles. So you should try to keep them all. Depending on your soil, if it's not pure sand you destroy the micro biotope under the surface by driving around all over the surface with your tractor. If you have clay in your soil it can take up to 80 years to heal one single tractor crossing. We over here are used with using one single track maybe every 20m for tractors and harvesters and avoid touching the rest of the soil. Additionally we use old stumps for guiding the cables when pulling out logs to avoid damaging the bark. Btw driving over a root you don't see can open an entrance for mushrooms and bacteria happy to have a chance destroying your still wealthy tree... Don't be afraid of other species in the forest hindering your pines to grow. They already are high and get enough sunlight, so that's the most important for them to grow. Not much water needed. Hope to deliver you some insights in forest management. I'm often scared of what I see in the forests of the USA or Canada...Not very sustainable. Enjoy your forest and keep it for your children and grandchildren...

[@sawingwithsandy]

This forest here was planted by humans about 35 years ago to reforest a previously open pasture. The big reason for me removing stumps is for safety. This type of monoculture helps to create habitat for future species to move in like the surrounding forrest while giving me a source of revenue/lumber in the interim.

[@rebeccafetters1776]

Start on the other side of the stump once to see what the grinder doses I think you would like it.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Rebecca. I couldn't remember what side to start on since it had been so long since I used it. With these small stumps hard not to just start in the middle

[@richardcarlson5189]

Very nice. God bless

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Richard!

[@robertschmidt6383]

Looks like a pretty efficient process. Do more stumps.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Robert

[@bradh74]

For what you're doing, the stump grinder is faster and makes the most sense! Taking them out is great if you're an excavator and changing the whole landscape so you can build on it but why have a mud hole everywhere when you can just leave it to rot? That's one of my favorite tools you have, it saves time, money and a lot of effort. About the turnbuckle type sway bars (drag links) they should have those or something even better at that equipment place you visited in your video. You and GP outdoors both go there.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi Brad! Thanks for coming along for the video. I"ll have to see if there's something available at Farmer Equipment Sales

[@gregnelson1649]

I've been meaning to ask you, how many acres do you have there?

[@sawingwithsandy]

Depends on the area Greg. The area I film in is around 15-25 acres generally

[@brianwestveer9532]

The stump grinder I believe is by far better way to get rid of stumps. I don't think it would be that easy with my manual shift Kubota. Is the 540 rpm recommended by woodland mills. Could you run it faster.

[@sawingwithsandy]

It does have 540rpm as the recommendation. I'd be a bit hesitant to run it faster just in case something lets go

[@Bushman9]

The other problem with ripping/digging/pulling stumps out of the ground is where mature trees are in a relatively close proximity to one another. It is not hard to damage the roots of nearby trees this way. And it can occur without you noticing… then a few years later the damaged tree is starting to die.

[@sawingwithsandy]

That's a good point

[@contrafax]

Is this as satisfying/fun as bark peeling?

[@danielbenyon6390]

Doesn't this prevent future planting of new trees in that location ? .. because the root ball is still there ?

[@sawingwithsandy]

Good question. I figured that as the canopy opens up more and more species from the surrounding forest should start to make their way in and allow me to do some natural regeneration here

[@exotictones1054]

At my age the looking back out the window i wouldn't be able to turn my head for a month.lol.looks like it sure works well.

[@sawingwithsandy]

hahah even at my age this is true. Camera for me will be not too far from now I"m hoping

[@ingo_8628]

The fastest way to take out stumps is still with an excavator, if you dont have that, you utilize what you have. There are people from the constructionbusiness that log trees with the excavator and use the chainsaw after the tree is in the save horizontal position.

[@Z-Bart]

I was just looking at a stump grinder for my skid steer. However, the one I wanted requires a case drain. My machine is old, like me, no case drain.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Those skid steer units look pretty slick! Machine must be a good one to be working hard after all those years though

[@Z-Bart]

@@sawingwithsandy Yeah it's a Cat 226. I think it's a 2003 or 2004 machine. Best thing I ever bought.

[@hiscifi2986]

I think you need to take the slack out of the 3 point linkage, it will only get worse with wear.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Unfortuantely the linkage doesn't have any more room for tightening

[@bay9876]

Don't have an "axe to grind", just a lot of stumps. Good one for a Tee shirt.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I like it!

[@MyFairbanks]

Be a lot more fun if you used tanerite.

[@sawingwithsandy]

haha I may get a few unexpected visitors asking what's going on at my place

[@frankwrogg2515]

I bet that pine smells great being ground

[@roberto.peterson9917]

What about all down tree trash recommend to at least make trash piles that would benifit wildlife such rabbits grouse and other small crtters and reduce fuel should fire happen from lighting or ?

[@sawingwithsandy]

I agree the piles would be nice for the critters. I'm a bit stretched for time these days

[@hhazelhoff1363]

My next hurts just watching this, no thanks

[@colbiecolbie6979]

In a previous life , were you a beaver ? Is your property under mftip ?

[@sawingwithsandy]

hahah I sure chew the trees

[@gunterbecker8528]

Romper-Stomper

[@thegarbagegladiators4735]

what if we dont have a tractor?????

[@mrbibstoo]

It would seem to me that if you were to make the cut with the upward swing of the grinder, starting rather deep and then working across the stump, the rotation of the grinder would pull the cutter down into the cut and provide the proper tension to keep the whole works from digging in and chattering.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Worth a try a for sure. Thanks for coming along for the video

[@fredanderson5544]

you got too many stumps to do what i do with them. pick one with a flat top, drill a 1" hole in center of top then drill in side to meet first hole about 8-10 inches down. make sure they meet. make a fire in center where the two meet. prop a perculator above center hole. do not block the hole.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Iv'e seen some videos of that technique. Looks pretty slick! Thanks for passing that along Fred

[@jasonjackson6055]

I dont think this is going to work with my gear drive transmission...

[@Cacheola]

I imagine those are cheap. It looks cheap and mickey mouse to operate. Better than nothing at all and ok for those small stumps not requiring a perfect end result. I'd be looking for a decent walk behind

[@brianolson1211]

all you are doing is removing the tip of the iceberg, stump and root ball still there so you cannot run a plow through the area to turn it into field for growing anything. Great way to make it safe and look good but thats it.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I just need safe trails for future heavy equipment to move through or snowmobiles etx

[@bwillan]

While that stump grinder is the simplest design for a tractor PTO, it is not nearly as effective as one that would swing side to side. Having to move the tractor back and forth to grind the whole stump is tedious due to poor sight lines to the blade.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah lots of things to consider for sure. One of the advantages of this design is the simplicity of setup and cost associated with that I'd imagine.

[@turbodog99]

It's bouncing because you are starting on the wrong side. It's trying to climb out of the cut.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah these small stumps are challenging. I just got down the middle and take them out usually

[@jimhofoss9982]

i don’t think that’s good for a three point hitch. You’re going to hog out your holes that attach your hitch. too much slop. I’d worry about breaking something….But for the grinder itself, it looks like it is effective

[@sawingwithsandy]

There’s no otherway to tighten the lower links without replacing them.

[@sawingwithsandy]

There is some side to side motion at times and if this was used all day everyday I could see it being an issue but for the periodic use it gets I’d imagine it won’t be an issue

[@billtribble7197]

too much talk & not enough stump grinding. TALK TALK TALK.