Predator 360 Stump grinder

[Jamesdonald]

Anyone here tried the predator 360 stump grinder? Looking to replace my old one. I've used a 460 from my mate before and it was brilliant so not sure how the two would compare. Obviously the 460 is nearly double the price so it's out of my range but I was curious if anyone knew how the two would compare? Thanks

[Clutchy]

The 360 is brilliant and will fit in a lot more places compared to the 460.

 

With 2 men it will go through most houses/homes and if you keep the teeth sharp and the grinding hole clear you can do some pretty big stumps. 

 

IIRC we did a 4ft stump in a few hours. Obviously not ideal and you would use a bigger grinder in that scenario but... 

[Dilz]

Old post - but just to add - I have a Laski 360sw which is the same as the predator - just green. It's a great machine, compact and easy to maintain.  A bit of TLC with the maintenance and it's fine. Biggest draw back is when you have to push it up slopes, soft ground etc. can be a slog. 

 

[Clutchy]

5 hours ago, Dilz said:

Old post - but just to add - I have a Laski 360sw which is the same as the predator - just green. It's a great machine, compact and easy to maintain.  A bit of TLC with the maintenance and it's fine. Biggest draw back is when you have to push it up slopes, soft ground etc. can be a slog. 

 

The biggest pain I've had on the 2 x 360's we have bought from new is the brake cables stretching, and then if done too tight to compensate, they come out the bracket thing. Very annoying 

[Dilz]

On 11/03/2023 at 14:24, Clutchy said:

The biggest pain I've had on the 2 x 360's we have bought from new is the brake cables stretching, and then if done too tight to compensate, they come out the bracket thing. Very annoying 

yeah... that is annoying. also found the throttle cable stretched. i found keeping the tyers well inflated helps (and having a spare brake cable in the tool box). but yeah the brake system could be better... but i consider it a minor issue.