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[ffwilliam]

Hi there,

Been enjoyin' this site for a few weeks. I just purchased my first stumpgrinder. A Rayco 1625A Jr. self propelled model. I got an extra set of teeth and the salesman is trying to talk me into the dual wheels. Are they necessary? $400.00!!! Seems to steep.
I'm a Firefighter here in Windham, N.H. and am looking forward to some additional income from stumpgrinding. I have 5 days in a row off, so this should be great. I pick my machine up on Tuesday. I'm psyched.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[ffwilliam]

Thanks!

Thanks!

 

[ropensaddle]

They are not necessary but easy to roll over without them
400.00 could be cheap compared to broke leg or ?.
Welcome to the site, stay away from those stihl heads
they will have ya buying saws ya don't want or need

 

[gr8scott72]

Hi there,

Been enjoyin' this site for a few weeks. I just purchased my first stumpgrinder. A Rayco 1625A Jr. self propelled model. I got an extra set of teeth and the salesman is trying to talk me into the dual wheels. Are they necessary? $400.00!!! Seems to steep.
I'm a Firefighter here in Windham, N.H. and am looking forward to some additional income from stumpgrinding. I have 5 days in a row off, so this should be great. I pick my machine up on Tuesday. I'm psyched.

Thanks,
Bill

That little machine is MUCH better with the dual wheels. It will have more stability (almost can't roll it over with the duals on) and, this is a big one, will have more traction when you are trying to get up over that pile of grindings under the machine. With just two wheels it just spins.

One more mod I'm about to do to mine (since I was grinding all day today and my arms are bright red) is to attach a patio umbrella to it so I can grind in the shade.

 

[ffwilliam]

That little machine is MUCH better with the dual wheels. It will have more stability (almost can't roll it over with the duals on) and, this is a big one, will have more traction when you are trying to get up over that pile of grindings under the machine. With just two wheels it just spins.

One more mod I'm about to do to mine (since I was grinding all day today and my arms are bright red) is to attach a patio umbrella to it so I can grind in the shade.

Being blessed with a beautiful head of bone instead of hair,,,I love the umbrella idea. I'll pick up the dual wheels as well.
Thanks

 

[gr8scott72]

Being blessed with a beautiful head of bone instead of hair,,,I love the umbrella idea. I'll pick up the dual wheels as well.
Thanks

I have hair now but just last year sported the shaved look. The head wasn't the problem as I always wear a helmet with ear muffs and face screen.

I do recomend a good pair of goggles because of the amount of dust that is kicked up. I wear a pair of ESS military goggles that completly seal out the dust.

 

[Oly's Stump]

Go with the dual wheels. I had my 1620 tip over twice when it didn't have the duals on. Depending on the terrain, once you get the machine through the gate put the duals back on to do the job. Trying to climb over grindings can also be difficult without the duals.

 

[Metals406]

Welcome aboard!

 

[jason2078]

duals

I would higly recommend duals due to some stumps being in precarious spots. It sure helps get traction and stability. another bonus is getting to a job and noticing you have a flat on the singles will put you down, but a pair of duallys will allow you to do the job and then fix the tire at home.

 

[Mowingman]

I have been grinding with my 1625A for 3 years now, and have never even come close to rolling it over. Also, I have never felt it lacked traction.
However, I see you are from a hilly area, so the duals might be a good option.
The 1625 is a good reliable machine. I have not had one problem with mine. It just makes me money day in, day out. Good luck with your business.
Jeff

 

[ropensaddle]

I have been grinding with my 1625A for 3 years now, and have never even come close to rolling it over. Also, I have never felt it lacked traction.
However, I see you are from a hilly area, so the duals might be a good option.
The 1625 is a good reliable machine. I have not had one problem with mine. It just makes me money day in, day out. Good luck with your business.
Jeff

Ya bring your machine out here and you will roll it. I can't say how fast or soon but eventually you will tip it I have been in denton Tx , flatlanders don't have any idea of the ease of tipping in these hills! Now I have mudded in Denison Tx and mud ya'all have gumbo buried to the Axel stuff, we have it south of here. There is a mountain trail 4+4 park fifteen as the crow flies that is hard on a 4+4 straight up with big rocks that will flip you quick but fun!

 

[MOE]

Hi there,

Been enjoyin' this site for a few weeks. I just purchased my first stumpgrinder. A Rayco 1625A Jr. self propelled model. I got an extra set of teeth and the salesman is trying to talk me into the dual wheels. Are they necessary? $400.00!!! Seems to steep.
I'm a Firefighter here in Windham, N.H. and am looking forward to some additional income from stumpgrinding. I have 5 days in a row off, so this should be great. I pick my machine up on Tuesday. I'm psyched.

Thanks,
Bill

Welcome to the site. I'm a full time firefighter as well. I grind stumps on my off days with a tow behind and a handlebar unit. Stump grinding fits in well with shift work. Good luck with your new venture.

 

[juststumps]

Go with the dual wheels. I had my 1620 tip over twice when it didn't have the duals on. Depending on the terrain, once you get the machine through the gate put the duals back on to do the job. Trying to climb over grindings can also be difficult without the duals.

DITTO THAT !!!!!!

i use to take the wheels off my 352 , to go thru a gate , and leave them off... BIG MISTAKE !!!! learned my lesson,, surprisingly,, it took me two and a half years to flip the machine... never again !!!! take them off to get thru a gate , put them back on,, repeat leaving..

did a job in a back yard, thru a gate , took them off , ground , left.. next job had a stump out front , 1 in the back , thru a gate ... left the duals off , going thru a gate for #2 stump any how.. went to gring the one out front first , that SON OF A ##### flipped over on a root less than 3 inches tall on a flat lawn!!!

had to go get help,, lets see extra man , 2 floor jacks ,, a bunch of 6X6 blocking... 3 hours to flip the thing upright and to take the thing apart to clear the crankcase oil out of the diesel's cylinders... ( hydro lock).... all to save 15-20 minutes !!! on a $200 job !!!!!

after that , i'll never run with out them on..

i don't even know why they sell them with out the duals ???? knowing what i know now !!