Someone tell me about a 2002 RG1625 Super Junior?

[Hoosier]

I am going to buy one of these from an original owner and want to know if there are any known issues that I should look for. This unit has about 200 hours on it. I know there are always belt, clutch and bearings that can be worn, but is there a way to evaluate it without taking it apart?

Also, what should I expect to pay for teeth on a unit like this.

I like it over the Vermeer 252's I have looked at that have the tricycle design because this is less likely to flip over. I plan on using this for 30" to 40" stumps that are low cut, I rarely even see much larger around here and hope this 25hp motor will cut the nut so to speak.

 

[gr8scott72]

I am going to buy one of these from an original owner and want to know if there are any known issues that I should look for. This unit has about 200 hours on it. I know there are always belt, clutch and bearings that can be worn, but is there a way to evaluate it without taking it apart?

Also, what should I expect to pay for teeth on a unit like this.

I like it over the Vermeer 252's I have looked at that have the tricycle design because this is less likely to flip over. I plan on using this for 30" to 40" stumps that are low cut, I rarely even see much larger around here and hope this 25hp motor will cut the nut so to speak.

That's the machine I started out with. I just sold mine with a brand new 27 hp kholer, greenteeth, new belts, new pullies, new battery, new cutter wheel bearings, dual wheels, several new hyd. hoses, one new hyd. cylinder and probably several other things I'm forgeting for $7,201 on eBay. I was lied to when I bought it. (Harv's Sales in Detroit. Look up my thread on that if you want to read all about it.) Basically it was a rental unit with just over 1,000 hours on it that he repainted and said it was "like new, under 100 hours".

If it was properly opperated then you are probably at least 500 hours away from needing major bearing work. ie: the cutter wheel pillow block bearings and the king pin and king pin bearings. The poly cog belt is $150 - $200 and if it goes, you should also replace the pullies as wear on the pullies makes the teeth sharp. (Learned that the hard way.)

Teeth: I like the greenteeth. Just go to their site to see prices. You will want the 700 series.

 

[Hoosier]

Thanks Scott.

Should I go for the tap-n-turn or the regular?
Deep or standard?
Will I need holders?

And lastly, how long would these last... I know thats a subjective question but should I order 3 sets or do they last longer than what I am used to on my Alpine? (I never leave the house without sharp teeth in the toolbox.)

Sorry for the barrage of questions,but I am trying to get this ready to work ASAP.

EDIT: It looks like I need to buy the kit to get the holders?

Wheel Width-1"
Teeth & Pockets - 18
Recommended Setup - 6 angled and 3 straight each side
Tooth Style - RED
Bolt Size - SB-212

JUST TAP THE TOOTH, TURN IT, AND TAP IT BACK IN! A 5 SECOND TOOL CHANGE IN THE FIELD!

THE NEW LOPRO POCKET FEATURES POCKETS YOU CAN USE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WHEEL SO NOW YOU CAN CUT YOUR SHELF INVENTORY IN HALF! WE HAVE INCREASED THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STUMP AND THE POCKET BY 50% ASSURING LONGER LIFE OF THE POCKETS.

ADDITIONALLY WE HAVE INCREASED THE POCKET'S BASE TO BETTER DISTRIBUTE THE TORQUE WHICH EMINATES FROM THE NEW SMARTBOLT'S ANGLED SHOULDER INTO THE WHEEL.

THE NEW SMART BOLT ALSO HAS A SMOOTH SHANK TO MINIMIZE WHEEL WEAR AND A SLOT ON THE END FOR QUICK EXTRACTION OF A BROKEN BOLT.

 

[gr8scott72]

Thanks Scott.

Should I go for the tap-n-turn or the regular?
Deep or standard?
Will I need holders?

And lastly, how long would these last... I know thats a subjective question but should I order 3 sets or do they last longer than what I am used to on my Alpine? (I never leave the house without sharp teeth in the toolbox.)

Sorry for the barrage of questions,but I am trying to get this ready to work ASAP.

EDIT: It looks like I need to buy the kit to get the holders?

Wheel Width-1"
Teeth & Pockets - 18
Recommended Setup - 6 angled and 3 straight each side
Tooth Style - RED
Bolt Size - SB-212

JUST TAP THE TOOTH, TURN IT, AND TAP IT BACK IN! A 5 SECOND TOOL CHANGE IN THE FIELD!

THE NEW LOPRO POCKET FEATURES POCKETS YOU CAN USE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WHEEL SO NOW YOU CAN CUT YOUR SHELF INVENTORY IN HALF! WE HAVE INCREASED THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STUMP AND THE POCKET BY 50% ASSURING LONGER LIFE OF THE POCKETS.

ADDITIONALLY WE HAVE INCREASED THE POCKET'S BASE TO BETTER DISTRIBUTE THE TORQUE WHICH EMINATES FROM THE NEW SMARTBOLT'S ANGLED SHOULDER INTO THE WHEEL.

THE NEW SMART BOLT ALSO HAS A SMOOTH SHANK TO MINIMIZE WHEEL WEAR AND A SLOT ON THE END FOR QUICK EXTRACTION OF A BROKEN BOLT.

Low pro and deep dish.

Here's one more mod to the 1625 you should do, helps on those bright, sunny days:

 

[Hoosier]

Thanks Scott,

Now I need to get a trailer for it. If I had the implement trailer I would not need plates and I would also save money on road tax. The trailers I have are used for other things. Do you run plates on your trailer?

 

[B-Edwards]

One thing to think about is with a machine as the one pictured you will be in the dust (breathing it) . I would consider a remote control machine as I have already been through this stage . The time you save on your health and teeth is well worth the extra cost if you plan on grinding alot.I like to say (it's like taking a plane or walking, you get there either way .Just depends on how fast you want to be there.) Scott, what machine did you get after the one you pictured?

 

[Mowingman]

I have a 1625 super Jr. that is 3 years old. It has been very dependable. I think you will find it is a little small for those size stumps you mentioned. However, it will do the job, just take a little longer to get it done.
It was my only machine till this year. I have done stumps up to 6' diameter with it. Now that I have a bigger machine, I try not to use the 1625 on stumps larger than 24" - 30". The effeciency goes down on larger stumps. All in all, it has been a moneymaker for me. I just use the standard Rayo Super Tooth setup on mine.
Jeff

 

[gr8scott72]

One thing to think about is with a machine as the one pictured you will be in the dust (breathing it) . I would consider a remote control machine as I have already been through this stage . The time you save on your health and teeth is well worth the extra cost if you plan on grinding alot.I like to say (it's like taking a plane or walking, you get there either way .Just depends on how fast you want to be there.) Scott, what machine did you get after the one you pictured?

One with a remote and a little more power:

 

[gr8scott72]

Thanks Scott,

Now I need to get a trailer for it. If I had the implement trailer I would not need plates and I would also save money on road tax. The trailers I have are used for other things. Do you run plates on your trailer?

I just renewed the plates on my 5x12 utility trailer (yearly) and it was about $30 iirc. The small trailer that the Rayco was on was even less than that.

 

[gr8scott72]

I have a 1625 super Jr. that is 3 years old. It has been very dependable. I think you will find it is a little small for those size stumps you mentioned. However, it will do the job, just take a little longer to get it done.
It was my only machine till this year. I have done stumps up to 6' diameter with it. Now that I have a bigger machine, I try not to use the 1625 on stumps larger than 24" - 30". The effeciency goes down on larger stumps. All in all, it has been a moneymaker for me. I just use the standard Rayo Super Tooth setup on mine.
Jeff

The Rayco was ok but I've yet to come across a stump that I couldn't get my Carlton to that I thought that I could get my old Rayco to. It's a bigger machine sure, but it is just so versitle and getting thru a gate is even easier with the Carlton that it was with the Rayco. Just press a button on the remote and the tracks squeeze in.

 

[B-Edwards]

Dont ya love that TRX7015?:biggrinbounce2:

 

[gr8scott72]

Dont ya love that TRX7015?:biggrinbounce2:

I am so in love with it that the wife is jealous.

And now that this rain has finally stopped I can put it back to work.

 

[Hoosier]

Well, a larger stumper would be great, but I really cant be spending the bigger money to get the bigger machine. I currently use my Alpine to do up to 24" and to be honest I would rather spend more time running a slower 1625 than sweating my arse off doing it the current way. I guess I have more time than money so I would be OK with a slower machine so long as it "can" do the job and not kill me to run it.


The Alpine rocks, but on a 90 degree day, well, lets just say that kinda sucks. I am going to regulate it to hillsides and hard to get at stumps (and shrub root balls)


Does anyone know what the rules are in Indiana and utility trailers thats are part of the implement? I want to build something to avoid getting plates all together.

Thanks gang.

 

[gr8scott72]

Well, a larger stumper would be great, but I really cant be spending the bigger money to get the bigger machine. I currently use my Alpine to do up to 24" and to be honest I would rather spend more time running a slower 1625 than sweating my arse off doing it the current way. I guess I have more time than money so I would be OK with a slower machine so long as it "can" do the job and not kill me to run it.


The Alpine rocks, but on a 90 degree day, well, lets just say that kinda sucks. I am going to regulate it to hillsides and hard to get at stumps (and shrub root balls)


Does anyone know what the rules are in Indiana and utility trailers thats are part of the implement? I want to build something to avoid getting plates all together.

Thanks gang.

I can't recomend a small self-propelled grinder to anyone that has to do this full time using it as their main machine. I have not even ONCE missed my Rayco. If you're grinding full time, you need a diesel powered grinder. Period.

 

[Bigstumps]

200 hours are pretty low - machine shouldn't need anything. I'd check the air filter, safety element, and inside the intake hose - make sure no dirt has gotten in the engine.

I had one for years - it will make you money. If will frustrate you on those 40 inch stumps.

What are you paying for it? I think there are some really good deals out there right now on used equipment - if these storms come those good deals will be gone!!

 

[Hoosier]

Well, I got it. The owner adds a second hour meter to the clutch circuit so he can track cut time and drive times separate, I think I like that idea.

It really is a clean machine, I can tell he really did not use it much since he had 3 other machines! He has a RG85 that is just huge and a 665B, and still had a Carlton 7500, so this lil thing was the backyard backup plan.

Pics to follow.

I also picked up a set of demo outboard wheels cheap!

 

[gr8scott72]

Well, I got it. The owner adds a second hour meter to the clutch circuit so he can track cut time and drive times separate, I think I like that idea.

It really is a clean machine, I can tell he really did not use it much since he had 3 other machines! He has a RG85 that is just huge and a 665B, and still had a Carlton 7500, so this lil thing was the backyard backup plan.

Pics to follow.

I also picked up a set of demo outboard wheels cheap!

I hope it serves you well for what you want. I'm glad you got the dual wheels. MUCH better with them.

What you going to do for teeth?

 

[Bigstumps]

Well, I got it. The owner adds a second hour meter to the clutch circuit so he can track cut time and drive times separate, I think I like that idea.

I never even thought of that - good idea!!!

 

[Hoosier]

Teeth... Well, he was really proud of Greenteeth, but this unit has bad teeth on it and they are older pocket greenteeth and I will need to do a total replacement and I am sitting here trying to decide if I should spend the cash upfront on a new machine setup or just get some teeth from Ebay for $10 each and be done with it.


Opinions from the gallery?

 

[Hoosier]

Also, I think I want to change the hour meter on the clutch, (It is getting condensation in it) but I want to go with a digital if possible. Has anyone here used a digital hour meter?