The Alpine Magnum stump grinder

[Mick!]

No. It's because stumps suck.

Maybe we've had this discussion before (like goldfish!) but, for me,it's the easiest money in tree work.

 

[MasterBlaster]

As long as you don't have to clean it up.

 

[Bodean]

As long as you got the right tool, most things are a breeze.

 

[802climber]

So what's the advantage of an Alpine Magnum over a "good" handlebar grinder?

 

[rbtree]

So what's the advantage of an Alpine Magnum over a "good" handlebar grinder?

Portability, weight, rpm of the cutting wheel much higher. Goes places the others can't.

In short, there is no comparison.

 

[rbtree]

I have a Partner

I do, as well. Mine has the 100 cc engine. And it is only taking up space in my garage since I got the AM in 2007. There's no comparison.

 

[Bodean]

So anyone else using one of these?

Do you prefer the 3120 or 088 attachment?

I think this will be my first equipment purchase for ArborMD.

Anyone selling one?

 

[sotc]

I bought the Solo power head on the salesman recommendation. Kinda wish I'd gone Stihl. Old monkey has it now

 

[Bodean]

Cool. I read just about every thread on it last night.

 

[Bodean]

Now I'm thinking dosko.

 

[NickfromWI]

Why? I like the alpine mag better (keep in mind I haven't ground a stump in like 15 years)

But just looking at access, the dosko can't go on a steep hillside (can it?)


love
nick

 

[Bodean]

Not really. I'm not looking at steep hills right now....more like double park and blast a street tree stump......or set some plywood and try to get ip the stairs in the backyard.

 

[SouthSoundTree-]

Are you looking at a chainsaw capstan or Honda winch for pulling it up stairs, as well as other tasks?

 

[Bodean]

No. I'm hoping to find someone who's as strong and dumb as I was when I started out....

Seriously, I dunno. I got like a little money and trying to put it in the right place.

 

[Bodean]

Sean. I used the CS winch with the conservation corps. I found the shear pin for over loading was the weak point... but that was before I knew about mechanical advantage.

 

[SouthSoundTree-]

Have you seen the chainsaw capstan? You will have slip before failure. I haven't really used mine much, honestly, but I have a mini. You don't have to have a dedicated powerhead, but it saves 5 minutes of fooling around on and off. Roger B has experience with them. Compact winching power. About 20 pounds or less, maybe 10. Like many tools, IF the situation warrants it, its a life saver. I used mine to pull my chipper into a yard, saving a lot of dragging. Manual dragging blows. No worker's comp on machines!