Hesston Stump Razor

nisse

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There is a Hesston Stump Razor stump
grinder coming up on a auction, has anyone
used one? How do they work? Couldn't find
any other model configured like it. Can
teeth still be found for them? The picture
is one I found on the internet, but the one
at the auction looks pretty much the same.
Thanks
John
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I own the one in the picture, I bought it last fall on auction time from Bingham in North Vernon Indiana, 325.00. Its a good machine but not a commercial machine, nothing to it really, engine, spindle and belts, it came with good teeth but the teeth are generic, I have another oddball grinder and I ordered teeth for it off eBay before, there is a seller who carries all sizes.
 
Thanks for the reply, how is the machine for maneuvering around? Hills? Will it handle larger stumps ok? I have several I would like to do and my buddy does as well, talking about going half's on it.
Thanks
John
 
It will whittle away on large stumps, but really too small to get them done before you lose interest (or wear it out). Need to hire a commercial guy with a big unit for the big stumps.
 
It will cut any stump you have, eventually. I mostly back it over stumps and the bigger ones I cut as close to the ground as I can with a chain saw and then work from the middle of the stump out towards each side. The cutting spindle is about 8 inches wide so it takes a little time per stump. It is easy to handle because its not an awkward or heavy unit. The curtain around the cutters took me a little getting used to because I could not see but it cuts a clear track.
 
.... Need to hire a commercial guy with a big unit for the big stumps.

A big stump grinder is an impressive machine. My friend has a big Vermeer on tracks with a 60HP Cat engine and 2 foot diameter cutter wheel. Stumps go away in a hurry under that machine. Any windows within ~30' of the stump being ground gets covered with plywood. He learned that lesson the hard way.
 

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