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I've used a big grinder on over a couple of thousand stumps. Here's the truth... First, check with a pro stump/tree removal outfit to see how much they'd charge you. They should be able to give you an idea of cost over the phone. Then subtract the entire rental cost, including wear & tear to see if it's worth it. Check with the rental company as to how much replacement teeth cost. In most cases you'll be responsible for wear &/or broken teeth which may cost $6 to $12 - EACH! If you hit a rock, nail, etc. you'll take out more than one - maybe all of them. If you have any rocks at all - you will find them. Tree stumps like to grow around rocks rather than just pushing them aside. Ask the Rental outfit how much they typically collect for wear & tear from other renters. I've hit rocks that cost me $300.00 & I buy teeth in bluk. Stump grinders at least the kind you'd want to use are very powerful, very dangerous tools. They are far removed from renting lawn mowers, sprayers & drills. They can & will throw stuff a mile. Wear eye, ear, face & protective clothing. Put the kids & pets in the basement. Warn the neighbors. Frankly, I think it should be against the law to rent them to us weekend warriors. Bottom line - Get 'em out some other way or you go fishing while someone else grinds 'em up for $. Sorry, but that's what I'd do.
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