stump grinding

Hey guys, I'm looking some business advice. I have owned my own landscape maintenance company for the last 3 years. My bread and butter in weekly lawn service (mowing, trimming, and blowing), but I'm looking to add another service... Here's my reasoning. Currently I have 3 days of mowing a...

Hello everyone, I am new to this site. I am a full time firefighter looking into starting a stump grinding business that I can do on the side. I have experience in tree service but I do not know much about stump grinding. For you experienced individuals, my question is this, If you could go back...

We do tree removal/trimming as well as landscaping work. When doing a tree removal estimate, I usually give my customer 3 choices regarding stump grinding. I use a reliable and affordable subcontractor to grind the stumps. 1. No stump grinding (with the stump left at stump-level, usually 4-8"...

I have been grinding stumps for about 2 years now as a side job. The machine is a Vermeer 630B and it was given to me from my father in law. To me its a good machine for what Im using it for, something to make a few extra dollars when I'm home especially when there is no overhead. From what I...

Hi there ! Looking to get into stump grinding as a side business for now and later on make it a full time business , im limited for capital to start the business so i was looking into smaller walk behind grinders to grt started and build a name , there are no stump grinding companys or services...

Hello everyone, thanks for having me here. I’m a landowner (not a professional) with a large dead cherry tree in my front yard. When we moved in two years ago it was covered from top to bottom in thick, dark green ivy. I removed the ivy at the base to kill it off, but I realized soon after that...

I have a customer who ask me to grind a stump but I declined now he asked me for a referral for someone to grind the stump I don't think the stump should be ground it's already 3/4 2 7/8 out of the ground the roots are all exposed is a big mound of dirt behind the stump that came up on the...

This is for stumper63. I just bought a 35 hp B&S from brandnewengines.com. It was delivered yesterday. I have read all the threads for the SC 252 replacement. It is a '93 with a Kohler 25 hp. (it's rod was bent). Just wanted to get this posting online in case I run into problems. Thanks, Ken...

Hello and thank you to anybody talking the time to read this. I have been in lawn and Landscape for the past 15+ years as a part time job to supplement income for my family. Lately I have been getting more and more stump grinding jobs and enjoy the work - I think I could name a go at it and...

We had a row of white poplars cut down yesterday. Seven were completely dead, but three were living (2 stressed but 1 that is robust). We decided to hold on to the one tree that is very healthy for shade purposes. We are now trying to decide if it is a good idea to make a fresh cut on the...

Yellow jacket cutting wheel off of a 2013 SC60-TX with 24 hrs, will go up as I will be using it daily. Cutting wheel is in excellent like new condition.

Hi, I wanted to get some input from everyone's thoughts on my current stumping biz plan. Equipment: The plan is to purchase a 65+ HP diesel tow behind and a good sized self propelled unit that fits through a standard yard gate (I have some experience with towables). Accommodate a heavy duty...

Hello everyone, I have a Vermeer 672 and still use their factory teeth. There is a video on YouTube that shows a guy using an angle grinder with a green silicon carbide 6" wheel to sharpen his teeth. Has anyone made this arbor? Here's my thoughts... determine arbor size for grinder to be...

I have been grinding for a while now, and love the greenteeth on my Bandit 2550XP, but dont like shelling out 200 bucks everytime I need new carbides. Looking at the wheel, it would seem that I could get away with removing all but 8 pockets and teeth to make something like the quadwheel. Make...

Wondering if anyone has an opinion on a price point for a new Vermeer 362, 35 hp Briggs, stump grinder? Would also be interested in hearing any reviews or comments on its performance from anyone currently running one.

It's that time of year. Insurance has gone up again. My total bill is $1,650 for the next year. I insure my 2013 Carlton SP7015 for $40,000. That part is $660. The rest is for General Liability with an aggregate amount of two million dollars. I have to grind a lot of stumps just to pay for...

I was just wondering what type of protective screen people use with their stump grinder? I currently use plywood sheets of various sizes but these can be heavy especially when wet and walking any distance! I know that you can buy protective screens, is there anything available that may be, could...