Should I add stump grinding to my business?

[diver64]

Up in my area no one had a mini excavator so my friend made a killing especially for summer homes around the lakes and camps. If your in an area that people put in gardens a rototiller might work to save the people doing it. If you have a small tractor or even a 4 wheeler you could get a tow behind for larger plots.
What would be the market for a brush hog? 4 wheeler with a tiller and brush hog could pay. A tow behind chipper for clearing brush into mulch for landowners might also be a thing.

 

[sean donato]

Just gonna toss this thought out there too, you're up against the rental companies too. I can grab a 38hp tracked bandit for just under $300.00 a day, or a 55 hp rayco for $395.09 a day. Add in a set of spare cutters and they will tackle most average stumps in no time. I usually try to do the weekend rent ~10-15% more cost then the daily rent, and get a few people lined up that need stumps ground down. Last time I rented one, I charged $80.00hr. Did 10 hours between 2 days. More or less covered the cost of the machine, fuel fortunately didn't need to replace any cutters, and put a little money in my pocket. Hardly worth owning a grinder for the few times a year I actually have work for one. Better ways to make money imo.