In most circumstances, 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. Photo courtesy of Bandit Industries, Inc.
Whether you’re a solopreneur starting a business or the owner of a large-scale operation, you’ve likely considered whether or not to invest in a stump grinder (also known as a stump cut- ter). Outsourcing the use of a stump
“Industry research on the tree trim- ming service industry shows that stump grinding is still considered a niche. Those looking to set themselves apart from the competition could ben- efit from adding the service,” says
Kaitlyn Ingli, product marketing man- ager for The Toro Company. “Stump grinding equipment is typically less expensive than what’s needed for full tree removal. Since you’ll only be fo- cused on grinding the stump down
grinder can be problem- atic for mid-sized to large companies and unafford- able for small companies. Additionally, relying on outsourced labor leaves businesses vulnerable to someone else’s availabil- ity. Days of work and pay can be lost waiting for a contractor to become available. Any large busi- ness would want to elimi- nate this kind of financial vulnerability. Stump grinders come in varied sizes, from some-
and not worrying about the root system, the job itself will be quicker and more efficient, meaning you can fit more work into your day and make more money.” Mike Hernandez, a sales- person for Vermeer All Roads, elaborates: “Afford- ability is a part of it. Like anything else we have to- day, it’s not a cheap toy. There are some grinders out there that are over $100,000. Obviously, a new company starting out is investing in something
thing as small as a standard lawn mower to as large as a bulldozer. Larg- er companies that regularly take down big trees will need to size their stump grinders accordingly.
much cheaper that will be much smaller and much less effective than a larger stump grinder.” If you’re ready to invest in a stump grinder, you must consider your options
With so many to choose from, there's a stump grinder for every size of business. Photo courtesy of Toro.
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