Removing a stump with a stump grinder will create less damage to the terrain, simplifying the clean-up process.
Stump Grinders: An Incredible Asset for Tree Care Companies of All Sizes
By Anastasia Selby
Stump removal is a natural part of any arborist’s or landscaper’s work, but re- moving stumps can be an arduous and unpredictable practice. Jason Morey, marketing manager for Bandit Indus- tries, Inc. says, “In most circumstanc- es, a stump grinder is the best solution for stump removal. Removing a stump with a stump grinder will create less damage to the terrain, simplifying the clean-up process.” No matter the size of the stump, an in- tricate root system can create issues during any removal process. Remov- ing the entire stump can also create an ugly hole that can be difficult and expensive to fill in. Stump grinding, on the other hand, has much less impact on the land. In fact, the resulting stump debris can be used to fill in the area, along with soil and any type of seeding. This can save your customers money, lessen environmental impacts and free up time to pursue more business. While
there are situations where roots will push a small growth off of the remain- ing stump, the tree itself never grows back. These occasional growths can be easily eliminated by cutting them back as soon as possible. Because of the wide variety of stump grinders out there, buying one for your business can feel daunting. No one wants to casually invest thousands of dollars into a machine without tak- ing several factors into account. These can include the size of one’s business, machine capability, maintenance costs, and the ability to contract the work out or rent equipment as needed. Should you invest in a stump grinder? “Any company specializing in tree care should have a stump grinder in their fleet,” says Morey. “The need to remove stumps is always at a constant demand, and those companies that have the capabilities to offer this ser- vice will increase their profitability.”
Stump removal is a natural part of any arborist’s or landscaper’s work, but removing stumps can be an arduous and unpredictable practice. Photo courtesy of Morbark/Rayco.
Because of the wide variety of stump grinders out there, buying one for your business can feel daunting.
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