{"id":19399,"date":"2023-11-01T10:49:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T10:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.evangatefs.com\/?p=19399"},"modified":"2023-11-01T10:51:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T10:51:02","slug":"types-of-stump-grinders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evangatefs.com\/types-of-stump-grinders\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Types Of Stump Grinders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There are several variations of stump grinders, most notably in how they look (their design) and how they operate, but the general principle of grinding away the stump using a rotating cutting wheel remains a standard feature on all stump grinding equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The biggest difference is how the stump cutter is positioned near to the stump<\/strong>. The machine may be a standalone unit, attached to a vehicle (such as a tractor or skid steer) or attached to an excavator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The cutting wheel can either use sharp teeth or blades to cut (or grind) away at the stump as the cutting wheel is lowered onto it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choosing the correct stump cutter for the job will depend on the accessibility of the job site and the scale of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We investigate the different types of stump cutters and where they are commonly used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the name suggests, these stump grinders are operated by “walking behind” them. They tend to be compact, lightweight and portable machines as they need to be moved by the operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They typically have a long frame supported by wheels. The engine is mounted near the middle of the frame, with a handle at one end of the frame for controlling the grinder. At the opposite end sits the cutting wheel. The spinning cutting wheel is powered by a belt connected to the (petrol or diesel) engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This compact configuration makes them perfect for smaller residential projects or areas with limited access. They are especially good for grinding stumps close to buildings or fences as they are easier to control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are best suited to smaller trunk sizes and are not designed to tackle forest clearings or large-scale projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As they can often be transported in the back of a van or pick-up truck, they tend to be available from hire companies for short-term use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These grinders are similar to walk-behind models but come equipped with their own power source to move them about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-propelled cutters are available in wheeled and tracked versions (see photo), with many manufacturers offering remote-control versions.<\/p>\n\n\nWalk-Behind Stump Grinders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Self-Propelled Stump Grinders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n