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Stump grinder rentals from HD…worth it or a PITA?
Posted on 7/20/24 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 7/20/24 at 12:24 pm
Need to grind some old stumps, some big roots, etc. only 4-5 that are around 8”. Most are small but mainly would be renting for the 8” ones. Are these going to be too much of a pain to use or are they decently effective ?
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Posted on 7/20/24 at 12:49 pm to VanRIch
PIA unless they have good cutting inserts, those little machines are just barely adequate on power so they need to be sharp.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 1:15 pm to Clames
Thanks that’s what I was afraid of. Cleared out some more land at the house and the damn tallow tree stumps are pissing me off.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 3:28 pm to VanRIch
Hire someone. I tried to use a HD stump grinder once and it worked for shite.
Posted on 7/20/24 at 4:12 pm to VanRIch
rent a vermeer and you can make quick work of your stumps
Posted on 7/20/24 at 7:56 pm to VanRIch
Agreed, hire someone. I rented a stump grinder for a volunteer project in Atlanta and thought I could get it safely out of my truck by myself. I lived, but only by dodging 20 something male stupidity.
It took way too long to grind stumps smaller than yours. If I knew what I was doing, it might have taken half the time.
Tannerite?
It took way too long to grind stumps smaller than yours. If I knew what I was doing, it might have taken half the time.
Tannerite?
Posted on 7/20/24 at 9:34 pm to VanRIch
I rented it and got a LOT done! the big stumps take a while of doing small passes, but it'll do the job!
Posted on 7/21/24 at 7:14 am to BayouBengalRubicon
I rented one before. Took forever, and somehow wore me the hell out. I thought it would do all the work, and I was wrong.
Wished I had just paid someone to do it, or rented a stump grinder that worked better.
Wished I had just paid someone to do it, or rented a stump grinder that worked better.
Posted on 7/21/24 at 7:40 am to VanRIch
If you're going to rent one, look for one at an industrial equipment rental company like United Rentals. I personally wouldn't trust a Home Depot unit.
I cut down 3-4 hardwoods a year on my farm, so a few years ago, I bought a Woodland Mills stump grinder that works on a tractor PTO. It works darn well. And you don't have to lug a machine around or worry about hurting yourself.
Everybody and their brother wants to borrow it when they find out I have it, so I keep it out of sight.
I cut down 3-4 hardwoods a year on my farm, so a few years ago, I bought a Woodland Mills stump grinder that works on a tractor PTO. It works darn well. And you don't have to lug a machine around or worry about hurting yourself.
Everybody and their brother wants to borrow it when they find out I have it, so I keep it out of sight.
This post was edited on 7/21/24 at 7:45 am
Posted on 7/21/24 at 7:40 am to TeddyPadillac
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I rented one before. Took forever, and somehow wore me the hell out. I thought it would do all the work, and I was wrong.
Wished I had just paid someone to do it, or rented a stump grinder that worked better.
This. They work and would get the job done, but you will be wore the frick out afterwards.
Posted on 7/21/24 at 7:56 am to VanRIch
I had a few tallow trees in the yard taken out. I had the stump grinded. The damn roots kept sprouting new tress from them.
I finally had to dig around the root and pull them out with my truck. Made a mess. They came out pretty easy though.
I finally had to dig around the root and pull them out with my truck. Made a mess. They came out pretty easy though.
Posted on 7/21/24 at 8:14 am to Shut Up Mulllet
I rented a vermeer walk behind from HD a couple of years ago. It was practically brand new. It worked great. Came on a trailer.
Posted on 7/21/24 at 8:41 am to VanRIch
So in summary the consensus is (which I agree) the smaller options from HD are not worth your time. The largest “professional” rental option is worth it. These are self propelled and come with a trailer. Not all HD have the “professional” stump grinders available for rent.
Posted on 7/21/24 at 11:08 am to VanRIch
Welcome to the club!
Posted on 7/21/24 at 12:30 pm to good_2_geaux
Ok I’ll look into renting a larger one. I don’t really want to hire anyone. As I want to use it for some roots that I keep hitting with my mower deck, stuff like that. I’d rent for a day and probably discover new things to grind if the work goes faster than I anticipate. And in my experience stump grinding around here is crazy expensive.
Posted on 7/21/24 at 12:40 pm to VanRIch
I just looked up the self propelled 25hp is $320/ day from local Sunbelt. I prefer the other rental places but they are easy to check the price on.
Posted on 7/21/24 at 6:01 pm to VanRIch
Get the bigger tracked one. I did stumps as big or bigger than 18-20 inches. It's all hydraulic...if you can push a lever side to side and up and down you can get work done.
Posted on 7/22/24 at 8:25 am to VanRIch
curious why you dont want to hire someone? it's not all that expensive.
Posted on 7/22/24 at 9:18 am to VanRIch
Where at? I have a guy that charges $125/hr and would knock out what you have in an hour or two. I’m bigly diy but for that price, he’s a no-brainer.
Posted on 7/22/24 at 9:22 am to poochie
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Where at? I have a guy that charges $125/hr and would knock out what you have in an hour or two. I’m bigly diy but for that price, he’s a no-brainer.
i've been quoted similar prices in Mandeville. i woudlnt be surprised if it's actually cheaper than a DIY with a professional grade rental
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