Stump Grinders

Safe stump grinder operation begins with wearing proper protective equipment (eye protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and long pants), maintaining a firm stance with feet clear of the grinding wheel, and following the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific machine. First-time operators should start with smaller stumps, keep bystanders at least 30 feet away, and never…

A stump grinder is the better choice when you need to remove tree stumps without excavating the surrounding area, making it ideal for tight spaces, landscaped yards, or when you want to preserve the soil structure and existing vegetation. Excavators, while capable of removing stumps by uprooting, are more expensive to operate, require more space…