Ripping out some stumps

[6feetdown]

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One of these in a cut off saw is handy where you can't swing a axe

That could be handy

 

[Rob65]

where's @Rob65 ... he'll have 'em out PDQ

Sorry lads. I’m out of the country at the moment.

 

[Russell]

If you cut the roots with something then a micro will get them out, I've done a few with my E10.
I think next time I would try one of those multi purpose diamond discs instead of a breaker, it would be a lot safer.

 

[Jimoz]

I suppose on that front one which will be near some footings i want to get as much out as possible. The less roots left in the better

 

[Smiffy]

I suppose on that front one which will be near some footings i want to get as much out as possible. The less roots left in the better

It doesn't matter how much you pull out you will still need extended footings.

 

[Jimoz]

I thought it depended how long after the tree was chopped. I thought after so long you get a pass, 18 months? Depending on tree type, distance and soil type from memory

 

[Smiffy]

I thought it depended how long after the tree was chopped. I thought after so long you get a pass, 18 months? Depending on tree type, distance and soil type from memory

Probably varies between BC. The last house site we where on they wanted to watch the foundations being dug in a couple of spots and foundations had to be engineers spec below any non virgin ground and any sign of roots past or present was between 1.5 and 3 meters depending on the size. This was on a site that had been buried under road planning for 20 years. Luckily no roots found so 750mm deep was enough

 

[doobin]

Leaving stumps high for leverage doesn’t help at all unless your have a massive digger with comparatively small stumps. All it does is provide something handy to rip off pipe work with.

Ripper tooth is the way if you have to dig them out.

 

[Canal Navvy]

High stumps are handy when used in combination with a tirfor winch.
Ripper/root hook all the way

Removing large stumps beside existing buildings without leaving a trace of their existence is a good earner particularly when requested by planning consultants

 

[hiluxman]

Leaving stumps high for leverage doesn’t help at all unless your have a massive digger with comparatively small stumps. All it does is provide something handy to rip off pipe work with.

Ripper tooth is the way if you have to dig them out.

I've found quite the opposite.

From my experience. Leave them long as it leverage definitely makes a difference and the ripper tooth is a total waste of time. 1ft bucket with good teeth means you can actually get the muck away from it, gives the roots enough pressure to break.

Again just my experience and method that works very well for me.

Usually the worst thing is manoeuvring the root about when you get them out especially when they are of similar size to the digger.

 

[DaveDCB]

Same as @hiluxman , leave them long , always handy to have something to knock around!
Then cut it down once it’s loose… the big stumps I like to underdig them, so having a bucket on is beneficial for that..

 

[Bri963]

Try taking a long stump and a short stump out with a dozer or Drott and see what you think. Even with my little Kubota the taller the better.

 

[Jimoz]

After many f**k ups in my time my motto is you can always cut a bit more off. Didnt hurt to leave them long till i sort someone to rip em out.

 

[JerryRtilt]

After many f**k ups in my time my motto is you can always cut a bit more off. Didnt hurt to leave them long till i sort someone to rip em out.

Lot harder to put a bit back on

 

[Jimoz]

Today was the day for the back ones. Even managed to salvage the fence panel wonder how long its been there around that tree?!
Anyone know if you can get any 3m rock faced (or smooth at worst) 12" conc gravel boards anywhere?