Appreciate the video. Often you will see forestry or construction folks put down folks using low cost small equipment to dig up tree stumps. Small size backhoes, even this standalone model, can do a lot of work for you. Even tractor-mounted backhoes may not be designed to dig out stumps but they certainly can do the job. Backhoes will take longer than a dozen or large excavator so be patient. Good to see the little tool getting some work done too!
I attach mine to the back of my medium size John Deere tractor using the hitch with a ball. Works flawlessly and I don’t need to switch the tires and claws around constantly. Plus the weight of the tractor keeps in from lifting off the ground
Thank you for posting. That thing is more capable than I thought. I'm on the fence between one of these or the winch and strap method of just yanking the stump out with brute force. For 1/3 the price of the backhoe I could get a lot of straps, snatch blocks and a heavy duty electric winch. But setup takes a long time, as does cleanup. I'm still on the fence, but at least now I know this little thing can do the job.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. This was very early when I first got the backhoe. Since then, I've used this to help clear about 3 acres. I've dug up literally, over 100 stumps with this thing, from small trees like the ones here, to larger ones well over 12" in diameter. I've also used it to carry very heavy stumps to the road for pickup and lifting large logs to cut into smaller logs. This thing has been EXTREMELY beneficial for me! I'd say that if you decide to get one, you won't be disappointed. The aftermarket demand is pretty high so even if you don't need to keep it, I'd bet that you could easily sell it for a decent price. Best to you!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching you work. I am awaiting delivery of my trencher. Harbor Freight... Where the heck is it?! I can hardly stand the anticipation!!!
Add some gussets on the outriggers. They will be breaking before long. I have dug up many with mine. It will pay for itself instead of paying for a stump grinder .
I've been looking for an accessory thumb. The one I bought from the towable vendor was 'under engineered' and built from really soft steel: aka failed miserably. Can you tell me about yours?. It looks robust. Thanks.
I picked mine up from Amazon for about $150. It's very thick and beefy with sharp teeth for gripping. I've used it to pick up HUGE stumps as well as 16"-plus logs. I love it! Here's the Amazon link, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0732SFZQ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thanks for visiting.
A caution. It has the power to rip the bucket apart and break most pieces of the machine. And watch the upper boom cylinder. It can hit the boom and bend the shaft, which ruins the cylinder. You were approaching the curl force that will break the bucket.
Appreciate the video. Often you will see forestry or construction folks put down folks using low cost small equipment to dig up tree stumps. Small size backhoes, even this standalone model, can do a lot of work for you. Even tractor-mounted backhoes may not be designed to dig out stumps but they certainly can do the job. Backhoes will take longer than a dozen or large excavator so be patient. Good to see the little tool getting some work done too!
Nice!! Not only does it get the job done, but it's fun doing it!
Fun indeed!
I attach mine to the back of my medium size John Deere tractor using the hitch with a ball. Works flawlessly and I don’t need to switch the tires and claws around constantly. Plus the weight of the tractor keeps in from lifting off the ground
I am saving up to get mine. I have a lot of trees want to transplant. Plus I need to bury a tornado shelter of some kind. Awesome job 👍
Once you get it, you'll have lots of fun!!!!
Thank you for posting. That thing is more capable than I thought. I'm on the fence between one of these or the winch and strap method of just yanking the stump out with brute force. For 1/3 the price of the backhoe I could get a lot of straps, snatch blocks and a heavy duty electric winch. But setup takes a long time, as does cleanup. I'm still on the fence, but at least now I know this little thing can do the job.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. This was very early when I first got the backhoe. Since then, I've used this to help clear about 3 acres. I've dug up literally, over 100 stumps with this thing, from small trees like the ones here, to larger ones well over 12" in diameter. I've also used it to carry very heavy stumps to the road for pickup and lifting large logs to cut into smaller logs. This thing has been EXTREMELY beneficial for me! I'd say that if you decide to get one, you won't be disappointed. The aftermarket demand is pretty high so even if you don't need to keep it, I'd bet that you could easily sell it for a decent price.
Best to you!
@@mimosamodern Thanks for the update and advice.
Good job!
Thanks!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching you work. I am awaiting delivery of my trencher. Harbor Freight... Where the heck is it?! I can hardly stand the anticipation!!!
I understand your angst! You'll have a lot of fun being productive when you get it up and going!
Nice ! 😮 👍
Nice job! If you ever did this type of job by hand you would really appreciate this backhoe!
Add some gussets on the outriggers. They will be breaking before long. I have dug up many with mine. It will pay for itself instead of paying for a stump grinder .
Yep! Upgrades coming soon.
I've been looking for an accessory thumb. The one I bought from the towable vendor was 'under engineered' and built from really soft steel: aka failed miserably.
Can you tell me about yours?. It looks robust. Thanks.
I picked mine up from Amazon for about $150. It's very thick and beefy with sharp teeth for gripping. I've used it to pick up HUGE stumps as well as 16"-plus logs. I love it! Here's the Amazon link, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0732SFZQ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thanks for visiting.
Wanna beer ?
LOL! I don't drink but thanks!
You are digging too close to the stuff for such a small piece of equipment
Isn't it funny how some genius always shows up to tell you how to do it AFTER it's been done?
A caution.
It has the power to rip the bucket apart and break most pieces of the machine.
And watch the upper boom cylinder. It can hit the boom and bend the shaft, which ruins the cylinder.
You were approaching the curl force that will break the bucket.
I appreciate the caution, but I've dug up HUGE stumps with this thing with no failure issues yet.