Stumpgrinder ?

[Breezeblock]

I'm 62-65kg depending on the season and I find that swinging a 300kg+ grinder a real grind...hhh!

The swing action in the HB20 is great and requires no serious but it really needs level ground, very level.

I recently lost a quote to a swing shovel for 20 Douglas stumps each 1 metre across but I don't mind as I must admit that it was really a job for a much larger machine.

Since replacing the bearings at some serious cost I am manic about greasing them before or after every job. They are purge bearings so I grease until the grease shows through the seals.

We find a grinder is an important factor in the number of jobs we win and although doesn't go out every day certainly goes out enough to pay good money.

Next one will be orange to go with our T'shirts and saws...hhh!

how much did it cost to do the bearings

[Ian C]

But much slower:001_smile:

After getting the sidewinder and using it for a few months we sold our Carlton because the guys never bothered to take it out anymore.

Bandit gets used for all our stumps big or small now.

Been grinding since 88 and the HB20 has seriously impressed me, and its earning me more money than any other stumpy ive owned- so very happy:biggrin:

 

Nah not with 35hp diesel power much faster and I never break swet

[Johny Walker]

Nah not with 35hp diesel power much faster and I never break swet

 

must agree ,

 

manaul grinders

[Ian C]

Dont get me wrong, the sidewinder is a cracking machine and if I were to get a manual machine it would be that.

[swinny]

Dont get me wrong, the sidewinder is a cracking machine and if I were to get a manual machine it would be that.

 

For the new price you can get a good 2nd hand hydraulic one... no brainer for me.

[Ian C]

For the new price you can get a good 2nd hand hydraulic one... no brainer for me.

 

True and a valid comment.

[J The Tree]

Had most of the hydraulic grinders up to a rayco rg50 and this little machine is really effortless to use as the wheels stay still and only the head swings- you can swing it one handed if you are so inclined which also means you can move it as fast as you like- no more holding a lever waiting for the head to slowly move from left to right-sold a hydraulic carlton and a newish tracked rayco after getting the bandit(could make the rayco faster if the fast tracking button was pressed when grinding)- each to there own though:001_smile:l

[GlobalNewark]

Although I am biased:001_smile:I still think the HB20 has the edge in the marketplace,I think this is the best all rounder if you are only having one grinder. Small 13hp grinders are great for carrying to minimal access jobs but can be hard work on larger stumps if done regular, large grinders have access problems but are great for ease of use.

 

The HB20 gets into most places & has no limitations on stump size, probably as large as you can go with a pedestrian grinder with that hp that is self propelled. Hydraulically braked & driven it has it all,watch this space for a few further enhancements shortly:thumbup1:

[treefrog]

No disputing that bandit really have cracked it regarding there kit. I Personally did not like using the hb20 but know people that love it. Next big grinder I get Will be a bandit I do like the 2250 at 29inch wide it's a shame that not long ago I bought a Vermeer 252( although its still a brilliant grinder and would recommend to anyone). If only people stopped bringing better kit out shortly after spending my money it's only natural to want more.

[Treemoose]

Looked at a few machines I did like the look of the Vermeer sc252

But I went with the bandit. For me I think it's the best machine for the type of jobs/work we do.

 

Thanks dean looking forward to a delivery