Bandit 3200 stump grinder thoughts

[superjunior]

How much was the 1635?

I'd love to have a rg50 but the price on it is even completely rediculous for what you get compared to a smaller self propelled or a larger tow behind like you said.

17k without the trailer and it is quite capable of doing big stumps

 

[superjunior]

I'm trying not to go over $15k here. I think bang for buck a tow behind would be faster for me and should be able to get a nice one at that. I would love a 7015 or a RG50 and up but they get out of my budget. I would upgrade for sure if the market allows but trying to keep overhead down. Is the only way I am going to make it, or at least have a shot at making it. There are people popping up like crazy around here and I want to remain when they can no longer make their payments. Right now everything is paid for.

With that budget you should be able to find a very nice used diesal powered tow behind in the 70 hp range or for a couple g's more a brand new gasser self propelled in the 35 hp range. A lot of different points have been covered in this thread, lots to consider. Your not going to get a tow behind through any gates or in someones prized perrenial garden. Like Andy mentioned plan on keeping plywood in the truck if going with a tow behind. On the other hand your not going to be able to blast through a stump with a 35 hp gasser like you would with a 75 hp turbo diesal. And your not going to be able to creep across a delicate sandstone walkway with a 3500lb self propelled like you would with a mini. I'd put some good thought into it before jumping into anything and figure out what kind of machine is going to best suit your needs for now.

 

[superjunior]

Aww, a great debate. I've never used a tow behind, but have many hours on a Super RG50 and a 1625. A tow behind just seems so inefficient.

BTW, is it me or does a big grinder always leave a bigger mess?

try mine out any time bro, you might change your mind. and yes it makes a huge mess..

 

[mckeetree]

I've used several different self propelled models. The 40 to 50 HP diesels get me by OK. The 27 to 38 HP gas just do not quite have the balls to suit me. You know, you can put a sandvik wheel on a 44 HP diesel and it will cut right in there with a 50 Hp diesel that has the standard wheel.

 

[swyman]

With that budget you should be able to find a very nice used diesal powered tow behind in the 70 hp range or for a couple g's more a brand new gasser self propelled in the 35 hp range. A lot of different points have been covered in this thread, lots to consider. Your not going to get a tow behind through any gates or in someones prized perrenial garden. Like Andy mentioned plan on keeping plywood in the truck if going with a tow behind. On the other hand your not going to be able to blast through a stump with a 35 hp gasser like you would with a 75 hp turbo diesal. And your not going to be able to creep across a delicate sandstone walkway with a 3500lb self propelled like you would with a mini. I'd put some good thought into it before jumping into anything and figure out what kind of machine is going to best suit your needs for now.

Very good points as well as everyone else. I will say my #1 pic is a RG50 then whatever deal I could get on a tow behind. I found a next to new bandit 3200 with 78hp diesel but maybe I should hold out for a RG50. Thanks and I'll keep on hunting, just getting nervous. Weather is getting nice and people are calling me for a service I cannot yet provide.

 

[swyman]

This is one of those stumps, the largest but there is another close to the same size, then a 30" Walnut and another 26" Maple at that site.
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[ROPECLIMBER]

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This is one of those stumps, the largest but there is another close to the same size, then a 30" Walnut and another 26" Maple at that site.
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Wow did you knotch that down to grade, or grind it at top of root flare? Bet thet was a butt load of mulch, with my 2500-4 I wouldnt want that grind, but with Aspen's 4400 it would be doable,
here is a tripple stem narrowleaf cotton wood in Colorado with thier 4400-4 56 hp dslView attachment 228169
Paul

 

[swyman]

This is what I mean. What do you do with that? Would it be better to cut as close to grade as possible or just start grinding? This is why I want a big tow unit. I think it would go good if I brought my bobcat to haul chips away after a few passes but what isn't shown in the pic is a view from other side. The root flare is actually growing (was) under a building. I will post pics of the stumps I have to do once I get a grinder. Stay tuned

 

[superjunior]

This is what I mean. What do you do with that? Would it be better to cut as close to grade as possible or just start grinding? This is why I want a big tow unit. I think it would go good if I brought my bobcat to haul chips away after a few passes but what isn't shown in the pic is a view from other side. The root flare is actually growing (was) under a building. I will post pics of the stumps I have to do once I get a grinder. Stay tuned

I usually try to get the stump pretty darn low. less mess to deal with

 

[fishercat]

tow behinds suck.

Carlton 4012 is the way to go! Get the tow behind,you'll regret it. trust me.

 

[paccity]

big fir and big cottonwood. no fuss no muss.

 

[paccity]

 

[treeman_25]

Hello Shaun, if you would like to see a towable unit we have one in stock at Bandit. If you need more information or would like a salesman to contact you, feel free to email me [email protected]. I tried calling you, but the number I found was out of service. Thanks

 

[Eq Broker]

Hi swyman,

I have a '99 Carlton 7500 tow behind that's being featured in the classified ads. I just rented it out and it ran fine for the customer. It does come with a wired remote as well and I could take $11,000 for it.

Thanks,

Dave
Global Equipment Exporters

 

[swyman]

Thanks for the replies but I pulled the trigger on a Rayco 1672 DXH yesterday.

 

[Bigstumps]

I've got both a large tow behind and high horsepower self propelled. So I can tell you my opinion and it is from experience.

Nothing beats the large tow behind for performance per dollar once you are at the stump. The big power, huge cutting dimensions, giant chip capacity - all add up to performance.

And tow behinds can be found cheap on the used market.

Problem with the tow behinds are getting them into tight places, chasing roots and having to move the truck, moving the truck from stump to stump. And the tow behind will ruin your truck.

The higher horsepower self propelled machines make up for some of the added grinding time by the maneuverability. I can get from stump to stump quickly and I can chase roots. No moving the truck. And I can get in anywhere.

All this said - I use my Carlton 4012 everyday. My tow behind goes out once every two weeks. And I don't even have the highest horsepower self propelled!! I always take the 4012 with me and find if I get to a job that is 3 really giant stumps I come back with the tow behind.

My next machine will be a high horsepower self propelled and will replace by tow behind.

 

[howel07264]

gotta completely disagree here. A tow behind will absolutaly smoke a self propelled unit with the same hp - hands down in every aspect, other then its not self propelled. They'll sweep wider, grind deeper and pound for pound just out perform a self propelled unit. Oh yeah and they cost way less. I run a 1672 and will put it up against any self propelled unit in the same hp class. The only thing Rayco has to offer that could keep up with it (self propelled) would be the rg100 which is 100 hp vs my 75.

When I worked for another tree company they used to run a 252 and a 672? tow behind vermeer, those 2 grinders would cover any job. When I went out on my own I picked up a 1625 and then the 1672. Then the new style self propelled hit the scene. I've demoed vermeers tx 50 and 60, raycos rg50, the super rg50 (65 hp turbo diesal) and the rg70, none of them would hold a candle to a 1672 and cost a whole lot more. Sure I'd love to have an rg100 but for 60g's I think the $ could be better spent elsewhere in my situation. If budget is a concern I think the best way to go is having a small self propelled and a large tow behind. Plus on bigger jobs where there's lots of stumps to grind having 2 grinders going at once is unbeatable. We've loaded up the little grinder in the bed of a 1 ton and hooked up the big grinder to get both grinders to a job with one truck.

Of course this is just my opinion based on personal experience with raycos and vermeers. Never tried a bandit grinder so can't comment on that.

I bet you still use a cane pole when you go fishing too. Big powerful remote controlled self propelled for me.