Rock Stumpmaster vs Original

[TTS North]

Evening all,

 

There was a good thread a short while back about the rock Original Stump Grinder.

 

I've had 4 requests in the last week for stump work and like many I'm looking at a small model grinder to add a bit more to what we can offer clients. I'd rather have something smaller, new and cheapish, rather than something like a HB20, just to test the water - if I get on well with it and it fits into my business then I'll look to upgrade. So it only needs to pay for itself. I know it's mainly for conifers, and the 3 foot sycamores stumps I'll still have to walk away from.

 

It's a model which worked well with the chipper (cheap Chinese generated income so upgraded to new CS100 within six months and haven't looked back).

 

I see there is a newer Rock Stumpmaster 2 15HP JD . Is this better than the original - worth the extra cost? It would be trailered with the chipper so fold down handles aren't a buying point, but it does it work better/last longer, is it cheaper to run and maintain?

 

I know there was some discussion about teeth differences (which I don't claim to understand properly). Is one type better than the other?

 

Anyone have any views? A bit of experienced advice is needed here!

 

Cheers, TTS.

[Ian C]

There Chinese, something to bear in mind!

[daveindales]

The original one is out of stock for a few weeks. I rang up yesterday.

[Big T]

Which chipper did you have?

[Big T]

My mate has a lumag grinder, looks the same as the rock one. For what it cost its fine! Do 10 jobs with it and it's all gravy from there!

[Bigfellers]

TTS pm me your details, fella.

[TTS North]

Which chipper did you have?

 

Was a titan pro thing - only had it six months, fine as far as it went, but had to replace a few poor quality bits - e.g. exhaust studs working loose and snapping off, with better quality. Didn't get the feeling it would stand up to long professional use, but it's lot cheaper than a cs100 and did dismantle really easily for transport. Decent starter machine but be prepared for a bit of home mechanics to fettle it and don't expect a timberwolf or greenmech. If you've a lot of heavy chipping to do then view it as a stop gap/home machine.

[humpo48]

My mate has a lumag grinder, looks the same as the rock one. For what it cost its fine! Do 10 jobs with it and it's all gravy from there!

 

 

I got one and it's the same, yes it's Chinese and the throttle lever was shite, changed that and the rest is fine. Paid for itself very quick.

[Little Butch]

I'm trying to find out the same thing. Is the newer one worth the extra £150 or is it better to buy the older one and a set of extra teeth for the same money?

[Dr.Green]

I was going to buy one but not available till August. A fellow arbtalker sold me his Rayco rg13 for less. Very pleased