You can make good $$$ with a small Stump Grinder

[@diderickl7779]

Thanks for the info. Just started my own stump grinding business over in Europe. Got a little 13hp Dosko. Tips I can add: keep the teeth sharp with these little grinders. Price compatitavely but don't undercharge because you have a small company with a small grinder. You and up having a bad day and probably the customer too if you cut corners. Also make sure the grinder has a decently large flywheel. This makes the small engine less likely to stall.

[@mustangrebuilder]

Keep me in the loop on how things go ... look to see if you can update the cutter wheel to a greenteeth system www.greenteeth.com/

[@screenmachine]

Late to the video, but I appreciate it. Just bought my first grinder--a 15 hp. Did four ash tree stumps I had cut because of the beetle killing them that lined my front property line on the street. Stones and boulders all up here in NW Jersey get in the way, but got it done and now looking to take the machine off my yard and onto other yards. Stoked and appreciate your video.

[@penguinistas]

I started with a Husqvarna SG13 (13 HP) walk behind. It was a real workout. My next machine was a Rayco RG20 walk behind. Another real workout. My 3rd machine was a Vermeer SC252. Now I do the big stumps for the guys with the smaller machines. I agree that you need to make sure that your sub / referral is leaving a good impression with your customers (and not stabbing you in the back).

[@scottcollins3187]

Hope the hip is working out! New parts, even for other than the stang. Old Buick Gn guy here.

[@rickgravatt8313]

Hey Mustang, Bought my first machine and starting my business called Sticks and Stumps. I hope to work more residential needs and your advice is invaluable. I am to old to be doing this in retirement but I am not ready to quit working yet. I love your videos.

[@InquisiitorWH44K]

Just ran across your channel and have been checking out your videos. Getting close to retirement and looking for a small business that I can do to stay active, gets me outside, doesn't involve climbing trees and isn't expensive to start. Stump grinding may be a good way to go. Only have used the little Blue Bird rentals. Already have most of the other equipment, other than the stump gringer. Your channel has a lot of very good information and has given me much to think about! Hope your hip recovery went well!

[@calebbegley6850]

Me and my partner both have those little bluebird handlebar grinders it's where we started out, we got to the point where we could take out a 4-foot stump 6in down in about 45 minutes with both of them going, we've got bigger machines now but we still keep around those bluebirds cuz they are genuinely useful

[@bryanutility9609]

What’s the max realistic stump dia for a handlebar grinder? I’m trying to start out on the weekend, and build up!

[@calebbegley6850]

@@bryanutility9609 12" is Max ideal, pushing it would be 24"

[@bryanutility9609]

@@calebbegley6850 what about depth? Can you get 6” easily every time?

[@calebbegley6850]

@@bryanutility9609 most of the time, 4" is more common, basically the bottom of the grinder lays on the ground so in order to get deeper you have to widen up the hole.

[@nathanielsauerwin1685]

Your really smart 🤓 flower bed stump grinder is genius

[@sultonlittle3715]

You Just Gave Me That Extra Confidence To Start Buddy..

[@grantones]

Thanks for the tips. I'm a handyman and have done occasional stump grinding with small rental unit. I've been considering investing in a Toro STX 26.

[@edwardkustyn375]

I enjoy watching you video. You seem down-to-earth and thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@mustangrebuilder]

I appreciate that!

[@paulfranklin8980]

Happy to see you back doing well. You are doing right by following docs orders. Thanks for information.

[@schnurrman]

So glad to see you behind the camera again! Good advice as always to get rolling in this business. All the best for your recovery!!

[@gavinshields2812]

Thank you for all your help and guidance.

[@ronallen5957]

Another awesome video... thanks for the tips on getting and having a small machine. One thing you did mention was that you have ramps that you carry with you on the jobs you do... very helpful tip. As always thanks for the info help and have a great day...

[@sampetrillo8978]

Im glad you are back and hope you keep healing. I watch your videos and plot my future company. You never bore me. I really wanted to win the stick but next time sir. God bless.

[@johndempsey8643]

Glad to you are recovering quickly. God bless!

[@franturner6335]

Great to see your getting around better, long process but well worth it in the long run. Google Alpine Magnum, great little machine. Get well soon

[@indiopatarajada9670]

4:23 a video on how you made a “stump grinding mafia” 😂 very intriguing 👌🏼👌🏼💯🔥 love the content

[@garyneuschwander6792]

Great to see you doing well. I’ve got a SG-40 (new gen ZT) coming next week. It will get me into lots of spots. Love your inside info!

[@BobbyBowker]

I like it. Stump grinding mafia.

[@dirtworks7511]

I love my little grinder. It payed itself off in two days.

[@darikpatterson]

Are you doing jobs for people? What grinder do you have? What’s the biggest stump you’ve done

[@bryanutility9609]

@@darikpatterson I’d like to know too

[@ksamon4846]

Hey mate, Shane here from bay stump grinding New Zealand , I like your videos

[@mustangrebuilder]

You made my day brother

[@huntwarbukz4117]

Just got a new sg40 I love it so far - the real big stumps are slow though - I’d rather have small and medium sized .. what teeth you like 900s ? Greenteeth ? I wan to buy a spare set . this advice is great on working together with someone with big machines periodically thx 👍

[@mustangrebuilder]

900's on your machine buy them from Green teeth direct

[@almafrisius7358]

Thank you. I am a new subscriber. I'm so happy I found you.

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thanks for subbing!

[@thingamerica8379]

Awesome info thank you, I am looking to get into it

[@jamailsills5989]

Great video sir! I will take your advice thank you!!

[@danahasson2892]

Glad to see you doing better. Glad you made a positive video about the handle bar units. I have a Rayco rg25 HD handle bar unit. In an average year I grind around $25k with that machine. My best year I did around $36k with my old rg20 handle bar unit. Last year I added one of those Alpine Magnum stump grinder to my arsenal of grinders so I can get too more tighter access stumps or up steep slopes.

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thats what Im talking about

[@danahasson2892]

@@mustangrebuilder In the Facebook group a lot of guys say that the handlebar units are useless and a joke and you're not a real stump grinder if you have one but I have ground a stump big enough in a backyard that no other stump grinder could get to the hole was so big I could bury a VW bug with mine.

[@benjimandover8072]

Hey I wanna say thanks for the inspiration...I'm old school tree climber that has finally had enough of 100 dollar days...I'm getting a small swing machine and will add that to my service's...I'm here in Oklahoma too...dang its cold...🤣😂😅...get well soon

[@BAKERHUSKIE]

What kind are you buying? I have a small sgr13 and it is great for small to medium size stumps.

[@benjimandover8072]

I'm going for the Dk unit with the 14hp kolher motor sold at Lowe's

[@winstoncutts896]

I'm an arborist, but I'm only just starting to do tree stump grinding as extra income for the business and an additional service for customers I bought a used Rayco junior Can you please do a clip on regular servicing and maintenance for it and how to increase the power and grinding output of it I have only found your channel today An wish to thank you for passing on your knowledge

[@Stumpgrindit]

Love the video, tips and advice. I’m in a similar dilemma with small stump jobs. Wish I had someone reliable to hand them too. Good luck with the hip! All the best Troy ( @Stumpgrindit )

[@mustangrebuilder]

winner send your info to mustangrebuilder@gmail

[@michaelfiore4921]

On the 2550 bandit deisal. Do you prefer the rubber tires or tracks. I heard the tracks are not as rough on yards. Your thoughts? How much do one of these machines cost? Do you recommend buying used? I remember you saying you use 50 horse power. Mike

[@mustangrebuilder]

the older ones are 45 to 46 hp and I like tires not tracks on it ..the tires dont destroy yard on turns ..price new close to 50k and used I would buy but only if it was a non tier 4 engine ,,, the new one has a computer on it and complicated to work on

[@rickcunningham4747]

Hello Adam how you doing? Great to see you back I hope you're feeling better and hope you stay pain free as much as possible. Happy grinding and a great day to you...HalleluYah...uah 😉😊🙏

[@mustangrebuilder]

Hey, thanks

[@liamdoherty46]

Hey brother so I'm starting to look at stomp grinders because I want to start my own thing, so I'm in illinois just north of Chicago, but Im just starting out and think I can afford something a little bigger so I don't have to beat myself up as I would be doing it part time at first as I won't 'quit my day job' yet. But I think I can get stumps near the city so I was thinking about something small in width and won't tear up grass so I just wanted your opinion and sorry I did this on a chat board

[@bunyonfirewood]

Hey Liam I’m in Chicago looking to start a stump grinding business. Email me. [e-mail] Or check out my IG Bunyonfirewood.

[@novafourtwoseven2888]

Thanks for all the great advice your an inspiration to allot of people and have some great work principles keep up the good job.

[@mustangrebuilder]

I appreciate that!

[@robertmcgee7083]

Really like the videos, retired diesel mechanic. Have a lot of experience working on bandit industrial wood chipper and heavy equip. This seems like something I would like doing to supplement my income. Could the teeth on these machines be hard faced with stick welder like with the big chippers?

[@mustangrebuilder]

Not the teeth but we do hard face the cutter wheel the bolt on to

[@mustangrebuilder]

wish you lived around here because I could keep a two bat small shop full everyday with work with all the guys I know LOL

[@garywilliams3487]

Enjoy the video keep up the great work!

[@mustangrebuilder]

Appreciate it!

[@col2959]

I’ve always used dosko 20hp or rayco 25hp. Forearms like most guys legs. 20 years. Full time. Not fat. Not scared. I don’t do recommendations or contractors any more. Slave no more. Own house car boat west Oz. Oh…. WEAR A MASK Stumpdog999 👍🏼

[@fredpesant]

happy to see you are doing well! hope you fully recover shortly!!

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thank you!

[@chrismitchell3807]

Morning... You look great, and well rested. Glad your feeling better and thanks for all the great videos and advise...

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thanks so much!

[@chrismitchell3807]

@@mustangrebuilder Curious... I won one of your contests awhile ago .... Did my sticker by chance get returned? I think I forgot to put Canada in the address I sent... Totally my bad .. You look like a new man! So glad your on the mend.

[@chesterwilliams7495]

Great video. I appreciate your honesty.

[@mustangrebuilder]

I appreciate that!

[@Mrwhite-kz5wv]

I need a video on how to deal with the dealers… buying heavy equipment at dealers in my area is extremely difficult and complicated. I am not looking to buy a grinder without dealer service connection and it seems complicated. Any help in this will be appreciated

[@martybusby3410]

This guy is awesome!

[@atefmikhiel5665]

What kind of bigger machines to start with. Which one you really recommend

[@mustangrebuilder]

What size stumps in your area

[@TheRaymondC]

Thank you for the insight

[@robertbell8393]

Whats your advice on a full time firefighter starting this business on the side with zero knowledge or experience with stump grinding..I have part time work with a tree removal service but no stump grinding...

[@mustangrebuilder]

Where are you located ? Hey truth is no one taught me ...I know you can handle it

[@robertbell8393]

@@mustangrebuilder I’m located out of milwaukee, Wisconsin. The problem is I’m new on the job 2 years experience (don’t have much money saved up), I have student loans I still have to pay off and some left on my car.. should I clear that debt before I begin the business?

[@mustangrebuilder]

@@robertbell8393 Heres the deal find a part time job, come spring work for a tree company as whats called a ground man then take that money and pay off car. Now !!! when thats paid off stack up about 5k for a 252 used Vermeer grinder.

[@michaelrukavina8685]

like your attitude...

[@thomwenzlau9426]

Hello, I just came across your video and liked what you're saying. I have a small landscaping business and thought about doing stump grinding also. I currently don't have a machine so I'd have to rent one. How much would I charge considering I have to rent and still be competitive with others that already have machines? I appreciate any advice you can give. Also, good luck, speedy recover, and God bless

[@mustangrebuilder]

If you rent you will have to line up like a days worth of work to make it worth your while but it also depends on what your happy making a a day in your pocket

[@thomwenzlau9426]

@@mustangrebuilder thank you, Is it better to charge by the stump or by the hour

[@mustangrebuilder]

@@thomwenzlau9426 stump

[@stumpgrinders5084]

true .

[@2Tree]

thanks man. me and my brother started a tree business few years ago we are 26 and 28, things have progressed pretty good. this is this first video of yours I found and man it really helped us a lot. we are starting to expand to offering stump grinding as well, do you have any recommendations on a good stump grinder to start. $3000 budget range? thanks again

[@mustangrebuilder]

a used vermeer 252 around 5k

[@thephishh]

Taylor are you in cedar rapids?

[@2Tree]

@@thephishh what makes you ask that? Lol

[@2Tree]

@@thephishh yes!

[@thephishh]

@@2Tree I see you on the derecho page on Facebook so wondering if might be the same person. Do yourselves a huge favor and get helmets and comm sets with that $3000. Huge on safety and communication in general and it'll help you make more money safer. It was huge upgrade for me. Save up and try to get a little bigger grinder if you can. More money faster. It's worth financing one as many stumps as are in your area.

[@Justin-ux2vz]

Thinking of starting a small stump grinding business, looking at a sgr-13 by toro and was wondering if you’ve have any experience with them and any advice for someone starting out🙏

[@mustangrebuilder]

I don't have any experience with the toro but make sure you have dealer support

[@BAKERHUSKIE]

Take care, get well soon

[@alwaysapplypressure2477]

We Appreciate You

[@luish777]

Freaking great advice thanks brother

[@mustangrebuilder]

You bet

[@luish777]

Yes sir I'm also a retired firefighter from south Texas loc. 970 ., I'm going into the business getting some financing soon.Have a question if dont mind by the way love all your videos very helpful 👍.Is thier any way I can get or find a sample on a contract or recipe on how its formatted so I can cover my butt when doing business with customers. Hope your doing good on that rehab and healing up i know how it is I'm pretty beat up myself .Hang in thier and keep pushing thanks again and take care.

[@mustangrebuilder]

@@luish777 I don't do contracts but make it clear when doing a job that I am not responsible for items underground that I am not informed about like sprinkler lines or cable and customer calls locate .... also find a locator in your area and learn how the utilities are laid out in your area

[@ryanschindler8116]

I guess im a little late for the sticker contest lol

[@mustangrebuilder]

send me an email [e-mail]

[@alwaysapplypressure2477]

We Appreciate You 🫴

[@treeman765]

Sir I like your videos and find them very informative but you talk to the camera way to much in them! Seriously!

[@mustangrebuilder]

Sorry about that ..I will take that under consideration but I am who I am ...

[@michaelsimpson9779]

You're delivering good quality info and you're pleasant to listen to. You do you. 👍

[@Demastrify]

Watup was I talking with you on pharraways channel

[@mustangrebuilder]

Yep its me and since you made the first comment your a winner of the sticker ...send your info to [e-mail]

[@Demastrify]

@@mustangrebuilder thank you sir

[@TheRaymondC]

What is a good small grinder to buy?

[@mustangrebuilder]

First figure out what kind of area will you be working , urban or lets say wide open and then I would also see what machines the rental companys in my area use .. I like something with at least 20hp

[@edferguson8991]

Bare minimum vermeer sc252 otherwise your killing yourself

[@mustangrebuilder]

I call one guy for flowerbeds , vegetation removal or raised areas we cant get in

[@atefmikhiel5665]

What’s your email address?

[@mustangrebuilder]

[e-mail]