Renting A Stump Grinder from Home Depot - Review & Process
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- Опубликовано: 7 янв 2025
- Renting a Stump Grinder from Home Depot. The Price, The Process, The Review. Is it worth the time, is it a hassle?
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I grind stumps professionally.
I find that the biggest problem with rented units is that the teeth are dull which wastes a lot of time and effort. In general, dull teeth produce small wood chips and sharp teeth produce big wood chips (except on really hard wood).
That 13 HP grinder would be good for bushes or small stumps (say 12 inches or smaller). I had one of that size back when I just started stump grinding. I could do bigger stumps with it but I dreaded anything over 24 inches in diameter. With sharp teeth, I usually expected a 24 inch stump to take about1 hour to grind.
I might suggest a different grinding technique please. The usual grinding technique would be to start grinding in the dirt first, until we reached the desired depth of cut, and then inch forward in progressive passes till you've reached the other side of the stump.
Regarding depth, we usually grind between 6 and 10 inches deep.
Regarding pricing, I'd say that the first stump might be $100 but I'd expect to see a discount on other stumps done at the same time.
You get an A for effort. God bless.
Make sure the teeth are sharp or it's a waste of time and money. Too bad he didn't check the teeth dull smoking wood instead cutting it.
Lol I just got a quote from a dude to remove three 4 inch stumps for $500-600. Although I pretty much freed one stump myself, but couldn't get it out since it's being weighed down by wet clay.
Yes, exactly this. This guy has the entirely wrong technique. Maybe its cuz I've watched diff guys grind slme stumps for me in the past but this guy is using the teeth as like a chainsaw or scissors. He needs to go back and forth, starting from one side and go all the way to the other...not just make a vertical cut 25 times.
@@DjKamiKaze09 so dumb… $600 for three little stumps
I'd do the first stump for $30. Been in business since 2007. His whole property would be ground in 25mins.
You are supposed to lock the left wheel with the lever and work it from side to side. Unlock move forward, lock it and rock it left and right.
Well I was “stumped” about that whole process. Very informative. Thanks for the change of pace. Beautiful day.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Taco. I'm glad to see you doing something different with interesting content. Have a wonderful day Taco.
had an Uncle who always dumped his charcoal embers in the center of the stumps took a while but eventually it did the job
Great video! I love these “one off” videos for a change of pace. Keep up the great content!
Thank you. I now know I will be calling the experts. Good video!!!
Cutting head may be dull , but also black walnut is one of the hardest woods ....awesome episode bud !
I also believe the "aroma" he described is toxic. Walnut is very dangerous to work with because of the toxicity - especially in a wood shop where the particles and dusst are breathable.
It's obvious they didn't show you how to use it properly. First you start at the edge towards you and do a side to side motion. The blade will dull out fast once you start hitting dirt or rocks grown into the stump. Cut until flush with the ground and move to the next one. Then come back and do the below grade and I do about 4 inches down. Plus you are cutting very hard wood so of course its going to take time. And it's just plain hard work Taco.
They're made to cut in dirt. Wont dull them to bad.
🙄 but good try
@@bubbacrabb True, and we didn't bother trying to sharpen the teeth either and just replace as needed. But I ran a 3 ft. dia. one for a couple seasons and it does pay to work from the outside in and around the stump. It acts more like a chipper that way. It would be funner if you could still buy Stump Dynamite (40%) at the local feed or hardware store.
I was always amazed how many and how big of rocks can be grown in the tree trunk base. Once I found a 1941 Mercury Head dime inside a silver spruce stump
That thing needs new cutting parts. It's blunt as hell.
yup!!!
He said it was almost brand new.
@@lindalavino1279 It may be new but the last guy might have beat the hell out of the blade.
It should turn the stump wood to chips, not to dust.
@@lindalavino1279 when we where chopping up a tree after 2 hours the blades where dull
Oh baby this will be good , prepare for all the expert landscapers comments incoming :)
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Yep I ran to the comments to read them😂😂😂
Comments will not be dull like the blade.
Surely that blade is just blunt as a dogs nob?
The correct way to use a stump grinder like that is to come up to the edge of stump, put the brake on and then move it in a swinging motion until you aren't cutting. Then move it forward a small amount and repeat the process
Yup he was definitely not using it the right way
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I’m glad someone pointed it out so I didn’t have to. Painful to watch. Guess I’ll have to post a how to. I bought this same grinder and have ground about 50 stumps with it.
Just tore up a stup problem 4" below ground in 30 minutes with this machine. Definitely kicks ass
@@whydoesyoutubehaveahandlenow I’ve got about 20 stumps to grind. 2 big ones and the rest small to medium. How long should I expect to take?)
Big Stumps. I have seen wood workers make bowls out of stumps and Walnut is a beautiful wood
Great video and fun watching you do something different. Your yard is lovely.
Thank you so much!
@@TacoStackssir, would you mind if I used your video as a reference on my website to show the difficulties associated with renting and to help explain how my company can do it cheap, faster, and cleaner that renting every time?
You're mighty ambitious to take on such a difficult job, good for you!
What you need to do to the big ones is drill a few holes in each one then put some root rott in them a couple months before you do the stump grinding it'll be much easier
Need good size holes to taco like at least half inch or more
@@kevinmonroe6769 Picked this tip up in New Zealand. treesurveyexpert.co.uk/how-to-kill-a-tree-stump/#:~:text=Drill%20holes%20into%20the%20stump,-Once%20Epsom%20Salt&text=The%20drill%20holes%20should%20be,away%20from%20the%20back%20edge.
Diesel will do the job if you want to save some money.
Enjoying the video. Something different from Taco Stacks!
I had a professional come in to take out some small and large stumps last year. His large machine on tracks just cut and chopped through like butter. Done in 45 minutes. $400 plus tax. He advised that sawdust is not great for growing grass. I dug out the sawdust and replaced with topsoil.
Looks like the rental machine had dull blades. Also, a fresh cut trunk may have been easier to get through.
I had a live apple tree to take down this spring. Advertised the applewood for free (for people with smokers), but conditions were all branches to be hauled away and trunk taken out. Got an industrious young fellow with 4 x 4 truck and chainsaw. Hooked up a chain to tree stump and with lots of digging and chopping got it done. Saved $$$ by not having to call stump grinder again.😊
Neighbors had a oak tree fall. 4ft the stump went down in the ground. Saws, Bobcat and burning still have not removed it.
Love your channel. Interesting change of pace video. That sure looked like hard work.
Very interesting seeing how the stump grinders work, I personally thought it was growing better, but I don't really know anything about them, i also thought it would be easier to do, it's kind of pretty hard, thank you for showing this whole procedure hugs
I thinking on the larger - taller stumps, you would need to use a chain saw & cut them lower to the ground. I thought you were to run the blade horizontal, as shaving of layers, till you got to the desired deepth. Like these kind of videos, more often, Taco!! Do take care. (Fl.)
Great Video on The Stump Grinder i was always curious about those things!
I dug around the two large stumps in my yard, then used a combination of $40 harbor freight electric chainsaw, and $20 HF Reciprocating Saw. It took around a week of just an hour here and there, mostly due to rain and clearing mud. But I wanted the root ball gone so I didn't run into other problems later since I was making that location into a flower bed.
Even if you don't want that much, consider just digging around the trunk about 6" down, far enough out to get clearance, and then just cutting it horizontally with a standard chainsaw at that depth. Then just fill the dirt back in. Might take you a bit longer, but you don't really have to have a grinder just to get it below dirt level.
You really want to run an arc into the stump cutting with the front of the grinder wheel/blade not the bottom, although grinders do vary somewhat. I rented and with zero experience was able to grind out two large stumps to 8-10 inches below ground level in a couple of hours including pickup and return. By renting and doing it myself, I saved over half the cost of hiring it done. Later I found out a service will cut maybe to 3-4 inches below ground level, which is not always enough to plant over,. Grinders shake a lot and it will be a workout. It helps to dig out around the stump prior renting the grinder, especially if cutting well below ground level. The stump should be cut as low to the ground as possible to minimize grinding time. I was able to skip grinding several other stumps because I had them cut low enough they could be mowed over until the stump rots and can be removed. To make a stump rot out faster, cut into it with a saw and/or drill holes in the top and sides to allow moisture and bugs to get at the wood faster (you can chisel or chip the bark off down to ground level also).
I will definitely rent a stump grinder again when I have a need.
Sometimes you just have to do, to find out if you can/want to do it.
Wonder if you just dig ground away from stump , cut it below the surface and cover it back over would work?
I would think that with a chainsaw but you never want to cut any dirt with a chainsaw. There would still be dirt left on the stump
I think that one is for smaller trees...even at that they should have told you that. Did they say they had a larger than that? I had 40 stumps ground up several yrs ago and the one they used was a lot larger.
Glad you did this review. We have a few in our yard. Thanks Taco.
Thankyou for stopping me from ruining my weekend. Ill call the guy instead Cheers!
I've seen videos that the blade is applied to the stump side to side, slowly moving across the stump, not with straight cuts across the width of the wood.
I loved the change of pace! Day in the life of Taco!! When's the next cooking recipe??
Its different and educational
My grandfather woukd build an enclosure around the stump of scrap metal and fill it with kindling and light it. Then boost it with an old vacuum blowing out. Very effective and fun.
Sometimes it pays in the long term to let professionals do it. They have the proper equipment and the expertise. You are a master at your trade, stick to it and you will go far. Enjoyed the adventure, as they say variety is the spice of life. 🙋♀️
Black walnut hard ass wood congratulations PEACE
Not sure I would go this route but was interesting... My son just uses the chainsaw and makes several cuts down in the stump .. then uses a pick axe n knocks the pieces off....As long as the mower can go over it I'm happy :)
My Mom called me years ago and asked if I would help her remove a pine stump.. The tree was struck by lightning so all that remained was like 3 feet high.... Her method was to dig all the dirt around the stump... exposing roots till we got to the tap root...She would just use the axe cutting off the roots way below ground level...one by one... Eventually in a day we managed to pull that stump out...looked like an octopus.... lol.... Gotta give her credit she was in her mid 70's at the time... :)
@@PS-mx8ew that’s awesome, go mom!
Thanks for this video. I have 25 stumps about as big around as maybe a football standing up. And I've been intimidated by the number of stumps every time I call a rental company and ask what they think. This has definitely motivated me to get it done. I'll cut them down low with a box saw and pull the trigger on one of these bad boys. Thank you again
Oh boy! Cannot wait to hear all the remarks on this one! Lol. I like something different.
Something didn't seem quite right about that grinder. It seems as though you could put it down further, maybe the blade. The back and forth motion would work better then just going forward and back. That stump that is high could be cut with a chainsaw and lowered to a better level to grind, at least that's what I did to one I had in the yard.
I'd forget about it for now, and put some Root Rot on them and basically, after time, you can pull them apart and if you want, rent that thing again and it will take minutes per stump.
Hey Taco, good way to save a buck. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing.
This was interesting, no wonder men always procrastinate about removing stumps 😊
WOW! You can rent a ground tamper from HD also...tamp the ground down where you ground the stump, it compacts the ground. It's like 10 bucks a day. Or check Fb market place, that's where I found mine....they also sell them new for around 40 bucks at HD....makes it easier when you run the mower over the ground...Had to do that when I took out palm trees.
I used my feet 3/10 would not recommend :(
@@TacoStacks And you could have hurt yourself! You don't wear work boots!
OMG Taco Stacks love your DIY video on clearing tree trunks. My late grandparents would pour old cooking grease to soften tree trunks and saw the remaining. It took time, but it works. Hugs and kisses for Queen Salsa. GREAT VIDEO AND GREAT CONTENT. THUMBS-UP ALWAYS!!!!!!
I approve of these non-trash picking or auction videos. Thanks!
Glad you like them!
This may help on your stumps. Find someone that buys wood or cuts wood ask them if they own a stumpgrinder, if they do they probably would charge you a lot less than home depot or Lowes. You would get a better deal. I had a huge tree in my backyard and it had electrical lines around it, and cable line. He took the tree down cut up the branches took the tree away and only charged me $500.00 when everyone else was going to charge me $900.00 and they did a good job. Then I just used the stump as a plant stand until it fell apart after a few years.
I only used such machines a few times & was quite amazed how stumps literally melted away like butter every time. So my main conclusion here would be, so long as your blades aren't dull, the amount of time/effort involved on ANY given machine TOTALLY just depends on the hardness of the wood. I never seen walnut in my area but, I'm guessing its pretty damn hard, or at least that particular species. Or in other words, I must have just been lucky. 🤣
Husband did some stump grinding earlier in the spring, we rented the smaller one from True Value but it was broken when they came to deliver and we got the heavy duty one for the same price! We had one stump about the size of your large one and it worked well. Look into your local True Value...I am in Harrisburg PA and we have them all over.
I liked this video. It is different!
Methinks you had a pretty dull blade on that stump "grinder"....
That was interesting, I would still like to see a magnet fishing in your pond.😊
Channeling your inner Andrew Camarata I see. Way to go Taco Stacks!
Yeah I’ve decided I won’t be using a stump grinder. I’ll just dig deep and chainsaw it off.
Yayyyy; I loved this!
I rented a new stump grinder several years back, it was much larger than the one you rented. No way two people could pick it up! It walked up onto a trailer that they provided. The stumps I had, some 15 of them were all aged several years, and it only took me about 6 hours to do all of them. The grinder I used produced 1 inch and larger chips, not dust like yours, so I suspect the teeth were a bit dull, the unit a bit light weight, and the wood not succinctly aged to grind easily. I did not rent from Home Depot but from an industrial machinery company!
I bought one like that, used it a lot as did my son and son in law at their places. Still like new and has paid for itself. Teeth are still sharp and it came with a spare set. The teeth can be sharpened and yours was really dull by the way it sounded and cut. Got 10 acres and love that machine. Cost me about $1500. several years ago.
Interesting. I remember my step dad used to pour gas on stumps and burn them. He was a bit "different".
I know of people who used kerosene and did that, I was worried it would catch underground on fire and how would I put that out :(
@@TacoStacks That was a wise decision.
@@TacoStacks Have water standing by ...
@@TacoStacks What's going to burn underground, except the stump?
@@billearls5817 the roots
No help now but we cut 2 to 3 foot above ground and dig the stump out when we take the tree out. Do the soft woods and small first. Walnut is very hard and will blunt the blades.
I read the professional grinder's comment and I will add my first thought. Dig around it first to get a good grip on it with the grinder. I am no pro but I can tell from other videos those teeth are too dull. Thanks for sharing this!
nothing negative here in my comment, but what i've found missing from all instructional / review videos is the actual transport of the machine from the store to the job site. i have a pickup truck. can two adults lift this into the bed and then have it secured with ratchet tie down straps? this a somewhat critical step .in the the whole rental process imo. thanks!
I have watched a bunch of stump grinding and never seen anyone do it the way you're doing it.
Loved the entertaining video, might need to get me one!
Hi, like other people have said make sure that the teeth are sharp.
But if you use the front bottom of the cutting wheel to cut the stump.
Between 3 o'clock and 5 o'clock the machine will work more effectively.
Hilariously entertaining. 5 stars. Grind those stumps! -New York Times
They have stuff you can pour on it. Called stump killer. You can also dig around it. Then take a chain saw below the ground level and chop up that way
Thanks. Bore some holes and pour in Stump Out. Works well over time to rot the stump.
You should lock one wheel and start moving in half circle to grind it.
Stump removal can be a game changer for landscaping projects
I have had professionals grind stumps for me before. They use much more powerful, much more heavy duty equipment than you rented. And the ground out the whole stump (so much more deeply than you achieved). The Home Depot equipment seems to only be useful for smaller stumps and soft wood stumps
I have this baby stumper In my stump grinder fleet its good for small bush stumps or when you can’t get anything else In and my big stump grinders like rg100x have 21 inches of grinding depth below grade the stump is usually totally gone by the time we are done
I used one today for one 10” maple tree. I sweat like a pig. Took me two hours with breaks. If you have boulders or uneven terrain it is more difficult.
I agree with all the other comments..... That blue smoke indicates burning the wood... The lack of chips shows the cutting edge is extremely dull
always a good idea to have some 2x4 for ramps, with you when you are transporting mowers or in this case a stump grinder. Save your back some. But you kids do it for now, but keep it in mind.
I think that the blade was dull as hell.
i agree. that is the problem with renting equipment. this helps because if I rent, I will make sure the blade has been sharpened
When I’ve seen it done, they go side to side starting on one side rather than cutting “stripes” in the stump.
You cut down into the stump in strips about an inch apart, then take a hammer and bust out the strips. It'll be a lot quicker that way and a lot less dust.
I'd do that larger walnut stump with my little 13hp toro grinder, a shovel, a polaski axe, and a carbide-toothed chainsaw in less than an hour... I say that because I do it weekly. I've taken out 5ft wide stumps with that powerful little guy. Unfortunately, you likely got some duller teeth and needed a little more experience running the grinding passes efficiently (a side-to-side motion seems to work best).
I rented one from Taylor Rental, it had to be towed with our SUV we live in the country. It did a nice job. I think the one you have might be for city dwellers not county dwellers. Get the one you tow behind a vehicle.
Interesting stuff. We just got someone to come out and split 4 trees worth of logs for us. It took him 7 hours with a log splitter!
We need to start a Stump Removal Fund for you so you can bring in the experts and let them use their time and fancy tools to do the work for you. 😬
Congratulations Taco 275
Great Video!
Good job! It’s a lot. Helper than calling in a company for sure and sometimes they go all around the stump area and grind the roots, it’s a messy mess! Your way of grinding the stump is plenty good enough, cover over and plant grass seed! 🤗❣️🌸
I had similar luck with a rented chainsaw. I was thinking of using a circular saw, and finishing with sawzall.
Renting a mini excavator with a ripper tooth would be the way to go, especially with the stumps so close to the house. I knocked out 9 stumps today with a similar stump grinder man what a workout lol, also took out 12 last year by hand with a shovel and pick axe. It’s a little more time consuming because you have to dig all the way around and about 2 feet down to get under each stump so you can chop the roots off but it’s definitely the cheapest option.
Thanks for the information! We need to have some trees cut down and then do some stump removal. Thinking I’ll call the pros. Trying to find a yard/tree service, yard is in need of professional help.
my brother takes out about 7 fresh stumps with this same stump grinder no problem but he beats the crap out of it since its rented but it hasnt broken yet , pretty well made let me tell you
Reading all the comments about dull teeth make me feel better. Felt like I was doing something wrong. The teeth were noticeably dull but I figured with enough RPM and metal on it it'd still tear up the wood. Nope!
I just had a large Maple tree removed by a tree company it was an extra 600.00 for the stump CDN ( $495 USD) but they used an industrial Machine. Your rental minuscule in comparison to the one they used
I think the machine would perform better on a green stump. Cured hardwood burns metal temper out at high rpms.
Stump grinding is a skill that is not easily learned in one day. I would say you met the challenge pretty well. *Now with a leaf blower and/or rake remove 100% of the sawdust which will not help grass.
Similar situation on my property. I'm going to rent one. Can you put it in the back of a suv or will it lie on its side?
From my experience it might be too tall for an SUV. It would easily fit in the back of most pick up trucks.
@Taco Stacks thanks. You had good information in your video good job!
You may have to use a hatchet on the ones that are below the level on your yard. Stumps are a pain and the guy could not do the ones in my backyard because the gate is not wide enough for the grinder to fit through.
This was a fun video Taco. Be awesome if you do more review videos for tools or other stuff.
Who was the other guy helping with the grinding. I bet it was good to have help with those stumps.
The disc needs to be replaced, you should ask for your money back
Put holes in stump with a nail. Pour in epsom salt. Stump dies and falls apart. Do this all the time
I have a stump that was a 50' camphor tree that had 9 trunks coming out of it.
Great work taco stacks
Those larger stumps can you get most down with a chain saw.
Would the same type of 13hp rental grinder work for a pin oak stump about 40" across and 9" high? I'm having trouble finding opinions on something like that that's low, but wide.
I don't think any rental style stump grinder will work on that. This machine is fine for a stump that is maybe 5-8 inches in diameter that will take you 20-40 minutes to completely remove. Anything longer than that you are looking at hours. You will most likely want to call a company for something of that size.
Well this video left me....stumped. 🥁
Taco Joe is going help all of us