Herder SCT-410H stump grinder Demo

[nickc]

Had a demo of this stump grinder this week. Have created a short YouTube video.

 

[Mick Dempsey]

So what did you think? What power unit? How does it compare to other machines you're familiar with?

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Wheel looks small. It would have to be r/c for me to even consider it.

 

 

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[nickc]

It's difficult to compare it to my current machine (bandit 2550) as has a smaller engine, tracked and manual. The cutter wheel spins at a slower rate than the bandit, but seems to have a heavier wheel and uses more teeth (24). Also the bandit uses 900 greenteeth where as the Herder uses 1100 greenteeth. Despite all this the cut appeared very similar. I have a video of the slow motion cutting of both herder and bandit on Instagram and Facebook. Will try to post here later when I can get back to the office.

 

The machine was compact and seemed well designed and well built. I have asked to have a go at a remote version. When it turned up I wasn't sure and the speed of the cutter wheel was not what I expected, but it surprised me. It's always difficult with new machines as you are unsure how they will stand up long term or how they will cope with different types of wood. Oak is easy - may be different story on willow, pop or robinia

[Mick Dempsey]

Ok thanks, like you say green oak is a walk in the park compared to some others.

[nickc]

Instagram link to slow motion video

 

[Stefan Palokangas]

Seems fine, is that grease nipple sticking out a little on the grind wheel? Could cause issues when going deep.

 

 

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[nickc]

Seems fine, is that grease nipple sticking out a little on the grind wheel? Could cause issues when going deep.

 

 

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Yes grease nipple on side of cutter wheel. Didn't find that a problem, but then found guard annoying. Would be the first thing to come off. They don't put guard on larger version so not sure why on this version. Not sure how effective it would be as a guard anyway if you are that close you are in trouble.

[GlobalNewark]

What holds that wheel in place should the worst happen?

[Johny Walker]

Prob quicker if youd taken.another half ton off the stump:biggrin:

 

Who,s the uk dealer