Wheel Stump Grinders Logging Equipment For Sale

About Wheel Stump Grinders

A wheel stump grinder, sometimes referred to as a “stump cutter,” is a machine used in the forestry industry to remove tree stumps from the ground following the removal of the trunk. This particular type is mounted to a chassis either with one axle and a hitch for towing or with more than one axle for self-propelled models.

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Rayco RG80R Wheel Stump Grinder

Most stump grinders employ a rotating disk with sharp metal teeth, often made of tungsten carbide, to grind or saw the stump into small particles or chips. The disk rotates and can move laterally to shave down the stump a few inches at a time, then lowers to make subsequent passes until the stump no longer protrudes from the ground. Vertical stump grinders employ a rotating auger that effectively drills deep into the stump, a method that is superior for stopping continued root growth.

Common Characteristics

Although wheel stump grinders are categorized separately from track stump grinders, they differ only in their mode of travel. Stump grinders can range in size from machines as small as a handheld tool to units as large as a full-sized excavator. The larger units are typically self-propelled and the smaller two-wheeled units are often towable stump grinders designed for towing behind another vehicle.

Wheeled stump grinders tend to have a slightly harder time reaching remote, heavily forested locales compared to track stump grinders, but some models have the advantage of being safe for moving over public roads without the use of a trailer. Some units feature side-mounted or remote controls. Stump-grinding attachments are also available for a variety of forestry, construction, and agriculture equipment.

Find The Right Grinder

Popular manufacturers of new and used stump grinders available on ForestryTrader.ca include Bandit, Carlton, Morbark, Rayco, and Vermeer, among others.