Stump grinders Bandit 2900t Vermeer sc1152 Rayco rg100

[Bailey Foresty]

I am Looking to replace my Carlton 7015trx with a more powerfull grinder and more productive Bandit 2900t 115hp Vermeer sc1152 or Rayco rg100 .
Dose any one operater one of these machines and are they any better than the carlton sp7015 !!
Any feedback I would be greatfull

 

[treecutterjr]

That bandit is a Beast but it HUGE. I demoed the 2890 which is the wheeled version and with the plow is like 13/14ft long. Feels top heavy and unless you are just doing large stumps in wide open areas is to big. In my opinion anyway. I was eating up peoples yards going in and out.

 

[MOE]

Is your 7015 not keeping up with demand? The big machines are nice but they cost a lot more and parts run higher. keep in mind that at the end of the day you really can't charge more for your jobs. If your having to turn a way work because your 7015 productivity is too low then a bigger machine may be the answer. I have a carlton 8018 and a rayco rg100. there is 20 hp difference in the engines but the grinding speed is about the same because the hydraulic drive eats up some of your useable power. The carlton is a lot simpler than the rayco.