Bandit 2150 stump grinder

[Shaunbobby]

Found a good deal on a bandit 2150 stump grinder but it's only 2 wheel drive,
I'm a little worried about it get stuck so just wondering if I should spend more money and try to find a 4 wheel drive?

Shaun

 

[OLD MAN GRINDER]

Found a good deal on a bandit 2150 stump grinder but it's only 2 wheel drive,
I'm a little worried about it get stuck so just wondering if I should spend more money and try to find a 4 wheel drive?

Shaun

Great grinder...i have one....its only 2 wheel drive and does fine, i have used it on
hills etc,,,no problems...

Bob...

 

[Shaunbobby]

thanks Bob,
what engine does your grinder have?the one im looking at has the 27hp kohler,
also does your grinder have the rear wheels that hydraulically extend out?

thanks,
Shaun

 

[Mowingman]

I rented a 2150 several times while waiting on my Carlton to be built at the factory. The 2150 was pretty worn out, but it did a good job, just slow on big stumps. The rental unit had a 30 something? HP B&S engine on it. I think the 27 would be fine, IF, you keep good sharp teeth on the cutter wheel.
I never found a need for 4x4, but we have pretty flat ground around here.
Jeff

 

[OLD MAN GRINDER]

thanks Bob,
what engine does your grinder have?the one im looking at has the 27hp kohler,
also does your grinder have the rear wheels that hydraulically extend out?

thanks,
Shaun

I have the 38hp big block kohler on mine, had the 27hp on my vermeer 252 and the
difference is like night and day. i have hyd steering and it will turn on a dime, makes
a big diff on the really large stumps that u have to set up on more than once, wheels
do not extend but it would really be unecessary with this grinder, with sharp teeth i
can knock out a 30 in oak stump in 20 minutes, would have taken an hour with the 252.

Took a while to learn how to climb the chips because of the limited chip containment
area, but no problem now, would suggest getting something with bigger engine if
u can afford it..

Bob...

 

[Bigstumps]

Spend the money on the biggest engine you can find!