rayco 1672 stump grinder

[old_soul]

Anybody run one of these? And could give advice good or bad.

Long story short our sub contractor for stumps is talking retirement and I either need to buy his grinder or find somebody reliable to do it. Therefore, I will probably have to start grinding stumps myself.

He has been grinding for us for years and takes good care of the machine, it is maybe 9-10 years old and still looks brand new.

I'm not a real fan of a deutz engine ( I think it was air cooled) but at least I know it was well taken care of.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

[Eq Broker]

The Rayco 1672 is a very good stump grinder. I agree with you about the Deutz engine. If you keep clean air filters and the oil full, you shouldn't have any issues. You have to be careful with the Deutz engine on steep grades as you can starve a cylinder from getting oil. Keep an eye on the poly chain belt sprockets as they can cut a belt if they become sharp. I would check both the cutter wheel and jack shafts for any play as the bearings might be worn. If you decide to purchase the grinder, I carry many components such as bearings, poly chain sprockets, and the poly chain belt on the shelf. Another question to ask the previous owner is if he's had the valves adjusted. This should be done every 1,000 hours. I would also ask about the timing belt as well. If the timing belt goes out, you could blow an engine. Best case scenario would be that the push rods would be bent if the timing belt goes out.

Hope this helps and good luck if you purchase the grinder.

Dave
Global Equipment Exporters
770-420-6400

 

[treecutterjr]

How much does the guy want for his 1672. I'm not interested in it just asking. I have an older one myself.

 

[old_soul]

The Rayco 1672 is a very good stump grinder. I agree with you about the Deutz engine. If you keep clean air filters and the oil full, you shouldn't have any issues. You have to be careful with the Deutz engine on steep grades as you can starve a cylinder from getting oil. Keep an eye on the poly chain belt sprockets as they can cut a belt if they become sharp. I would check both the cutter wheel and jack shafts for any play as the bearings might be worn. If you decide to purchase the grinder, I carry many components such as bearings, poly chain sprockets, and the poly chain belt on the shelf. Another question to ask the previous owner is if he's had the valves adjusted. This should be done every 1,000 hours. I would also ask about the timing belt as well. If the timing belt goes out, you could blow an engine. Best case scenario would be that the push rods would be bent if the timing belt goes out.

Hope this helps and good luck if you purchase the grinder.

Dave
Global Equipment Exporters
770-420-6400

Thanks for your help, at what kind of hours do you usually see the timing belt go?

 

[old_soul]

How much does the guy want for his 1672. I'm not interested in it just asking. I have an older one myself.

Have not set a price but I'm sure it is not going to be cheap! I think it has around 3000 hours

 

[Eq Broker]

If I owned one, I would do it every 1,000 hours. I believe the Deutz book says 3,000. It can become weathered due to the extreme heat and cold. I just wouldn't take a chance.

Dave
Global Equipment Exporters
770-420-6400