Thanks for watching George. I was a little assertive on this one, to be honest - it was my first attempt and I was trying to learn how to use the new attachment. If you have time , take a look at the second stump I removed (video released yesterday). Much easier and much smoother. Easy and slow, took my time and let the tractor work on it's own. Much better I think. Cheers and take good care!
GP Outdoors hello thanks for the reply, i had watched the video you refered to prior to this one and i did noticed you where less agresive. Some of the comment seem to Sugest that it is demanding on the loader, and when i listen to mike the tractor guy he also suggest that the loader is not made to work like that.
@@GPOutdoors It's an awesome machine. I've used it with a Danuser Intimidator now for six months now pulling hundreds of cedars and mesquites. Losing bolts on the attachment though. Tough terrain, shale/rocks, 3-4' root balls. Haven't tried my utility bucket yet. Hoping it'll be better to digging out the bigger trees. Keep up the great work.
I got all my trails cleared and then rented E32 BobCat mini excavator for stumps, rocks and some drainage ditches. Well worth the money and time saved.
Come on guys, don't give GP a thumbs down because you don't like the product he reviewed. I mean he never says it's the best thing since sliced bread. The B2601 isn't exactly a huge tractor, but an hour on that particular stump wasn't bad. I do think a backhoe would be the better tool for removing stumps, but this is probably thousands cheaper. It would be neat to see how it trenches as that is something I've got to do a lot of next summer.
Good morning and thanks Curmudgeon. LOL. Yup, It was my first time and I will admit I was a little rough there a few times but I got the hang of it and took out the second stump yesterday - it went much smoother. I will try to get out a trenching video at some point. I'd like to see that too. Thanks again C - all the best!
Good day Gp you play a game now with your family Who can pick up the most rocks. It can be a new family tradition you get all you rock pick up and spend time with your family.
Have the Kubota L3901 with the backhoe. That sump would of took about 20 minutes to break loose. Looks like a lot of pounding on your equipment but it achieved the desired result. Stay healthy and keep stumping.
Good day GP. Interesting bucket you have there. The teeth on The bucket look like they're facing the wrong direction. It seems to me that if the teeth were facing forward that would cut the small roots better. I'm probably wrong but it's a thought. Good video as always take care friend. Later
Good evening Mech. Yes, funny - me too but i looked at several other models and they all have the teeth in that direction - a pull versus a push, I guess. Hope you are all doing well. Cheers!
Dang, son! That's got to be hard on the FEL, then again, it IS a Kubota. Still, I'll be watching for your repair vids ;^) Too late now for you, but the guy who built my pole barn taught me to leave 6-8' of trunk standing when you take trees out. He chained 'em up high on the trunk, then used his wheel loader to pop 'em right out, roots and all. He took 28 trees and stumps out that way. Just another way to get the job done.
Good day Ron! Thanks for the thoughts. LOL. Hoping you won't be seeing any repair vids. But worked another one out today. Thanks for tuning in - Cheers!
GP it sure is cheaper than renting a machine, but long run if you damage your machine what will that cost. All machines have a reason. Be safe thanks for your videos.
Morning - no , not too bad at all. Only an hour. Slow and steady works best I found after doing a few of them. My first one was a big learning experience for sure. Cheers!
Go easy. I once saw the whole side out of a set of hydraulic controls off a Ford Tractor with a front end loader. The guy’s nephew was ramming it a bit too hard into something and the relief valve didn’t do it’s job. VERY costly! And no... it wasn’t me. Lol. 😝
Good morning and thanks Laurie. Yes, I think I went a little hard a few times there but kind of got the hang of it now - removed the second stump yesterday - it went much easier. Hope the repair didn't cost you too much...:)) LOL. Cheers!
You made a good point that you can own and have ON HAND this tool for less than two days rent. Yes a excavator would be faster but first you have to travel to the rental agent ( if there is one near you ) wreck your !/2 ton pickup trailing the excavator home and back. If you only have a small / medium stump to dig out use the handy - dandy compact tractor ( the same one you use for a dozen other tasks ) and wham bam and a little care the stump is out. I would just cut the stump at ground level below brush cutter ( the one you use with the compact tractor ). Have you ever watched the owner of Everything Attachments demonstrate some of his attachments. He is, by his own admission, brutal. He has bent loader arms and you are nothing like him in his abuse.He argues if he can't break it you won't either. As always, fun and educational and thanks Farmers Equipment. Take care in Canada.
Good morning and thanks for the comment David. LOL. First time with it but I got the hang of it and took the second stump out yesterday. Much smoother for sure. Thanks again - all the best!
Glad to see you giving your tractor a nice workout and thanks for sharing the stump bucket. I have never seen one of those in action. I normally just cut my stumps off at ground level the best I can. I figure if they rot away I can fill in later. Take care brother
For stumps that size, recommend an excavator or backhoe instead. Or if you are determined to use the tractor, a PTO driven stump grinder would work better and provide less wear and tear on the FEL. I've removed about 40 stumps with my Woodland Mills WG24 grinder and it was very effective.
@@GPOutdoors Grinders are really good for lower hp tractors. You just back and forth over the stump, taking more each time until it's about 6-10 inches below the surface. Make sure you get one with carbide cutting teeth given your rocky soil.
I think it might be truly valuable for doing significant tree transplanting work. I would absolutely rent an excavator for the day for removing stumps that size. I've done it before, and the time difference between the excavator and the tractor makes the rental worthwhile, imo.
I’ve made a hell of a mess digging out stumps with my 2038R backhoe. It’s certainly technique sensitive feeling out to where the roots are weakest. I destroyed the hydraulic cylinder on one stump since I had already replaced the stock sacrificial hydraulic hose previously with a real hose.
I think you have honest viewers! Not everybody is in love with that attachment! I think it can serve a good purpose in the landscaping business, like removing shrubs. But removing a maple stump is far from ideal for that tool. This is rather in the domain of the backhoe or even better, an excavator. I am still dreaming of an excavator. It's been two years now I talk to my wife (Minister of Finance) about it... I feel she is softening her position... Wish me luck! Lol! Thanks GP!
I can't seem to get a grip on that shovel anymore age does that to us. I'm putting in sprinkler lines this weekend way too many roots. I'm feeling like a ground engaging implement. Joe if you're reading this you did an excellent job with your case cover for your tractor
Hey Joe! Yes I have been reading through them and am quite surprised to be honest. Left you a message. I wouldn't;t argue that a BH or excavator would be ideal for a number of things but it seemed to work very well for me. Will think further on it for sure. Hope you are doing well. And I'll keep my fingers crossed that the Finance department let's you get that ex! LOL. Cheers!
GP, you are much better equipped than me in one area: patience! I think it's great that you were able to accomplish that task with your tractor. I don't think you were hurting your tractor as your approach was to take a little at a time and be patient. That tractor is made to handle a little bit of abuse so nice job working at a safe pace to get it done without harm. (Edit) Also, because you don't have the tractor loaded up with a bunch of ballast, I feel that the fact you were easily spinning the tires helps to protect you from doing too much damage. Everyone is commenting about the wear and tear on the tractor and I think that could be an issue if you were using this every day to remove stumps, but a couple a year won't hurt a thing. They're not giving this tractor and its capabilities enough credit. If your tractor is a garage queen that you're afraid to push to the limits now and again than you're missing the point of having a tractor in my opinion!
Good day and thanks for the comments and thoughts Neil. Talked to my dealer and he agrees with you. I will admit, it was my first time and I was trying to get the hang of it but got the second stump out yesterday and it went much smoother for me. The tractor is a work horse. Thanks again - take care and all the best!
That stump bucket is impressive. That was a big stump to handle, and it took it out. I’m also impressed by the B2601 as it it a sturdy tractor. Thank you for the video. Wayne
Good morning GP 😉 Great stump bucket 👍 Maple trees stump are not easy to removed for sure !!! Great video and tractor action !! Cheers have a great week Sir with nice weather !!! 😁
@@MyClutteredGarage Good morning Ed ! 😉👍 GP has as great channel for sure and yours too 👍😉😁 We all learn for each other into that tractor lovers community !!! Keep up the good work Sir !!! Cheers !!!
Good day Ridgeback! I thought it worked quite well myself, and I took my time with it. Received several suggestions from folks on this one, suggesting it was not good for the tractor but I think it worked fine. Hope you are doing great and wish you all the best!
Thanks Sean. I was really impressed with it myself - and very happy to get that stump out of there. Now for the next one. Hope you are well - all the best!
It doesn’t matter which tool you use. I prefer an excavator. The important part is to flush the stump down as close to the ground as possible. When the root breaks, it will break the stump as well.
We have a stump splitter that we put on one of our excavators, but if there are only a few we also put an deep “x” into the stump with a chainsaw. This saves time switching the attachments. Stay safe.
Hi GP, The stump bucket did a better job than I expected. But, like everyone else, I'm in agreement, being nervous about the stresses on the loader and tractor. But, on another note, I enjoyed my coffee in my new GP Outdoors coffee mugs! Felt like I was up in Ontario! LOL! One last important item, please belatedly, extend my congratulations to your Jenna! Take Care, And best to You and Your family!
Good day and thanks very much Tom! Happy you enjoyed them. Yes, got several comments from folks about the FEL. Which of course has peaked my interest. LOL. Have a great week and enjoy the coffee!
💥 Take little bites at a time you’ll eventually get it. I think a stump bucket is pretty good as you’re so mobile you can attack different angles quickly. *Keep on tractoring!*
Morning and thanks Jon! I appreciate that very much. It was the first time and it takes a little getting used to, just as any attachment does. Got the second one finished and felt much more comfortable with it - and it went much smoother. Thanks and all the best to your lovely family. Cheers!
With a backhoe you generally have to reposition several times so that takes a good portion of the time. That stump bucket would make quick work of lighter stumps and if it can do the job on the old homestead, sometimes there's no hurry. If you're a contractor than probably not the best tool for the job. Time is money.
It certainly did, Joe. But I'd be surprised to find any issue with the frame. Had a few folks suggest concerns with that attachment but not sure I see any difference using it, versus digging with a regular bucket or the root rake grapple. But hey, always learning - always appreciate advice and suggestions from you good folks. Hope all is well. Take care and thanks for tuning in. Cheers!
you probably dont give a shit but does anyone know a trick to get back into an instagram account? I was stupid forgot my password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me!
@Tony Bowen I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
Backhoe on that tractor would be much better. BUT , as a cheaper , ok , MUCH cheaper option that bucket would work. Lot of wear and tear on your tractor & you. That FEL and an old chainsaw bar and blade will work at no added cost. BUT !!! , Have seen this type of bucket on a Bobcat and it worked very well. much more rugged , landsrapers round here like'm........ IMO.... CHEERS !!
Thanks Bubba! Some good points there. It was my first time so was a little rough trying to get the hang of it. Took out the second stump yesterday and went much smoother. Hope you are doing great!
Good day Doug. Thanks for the thoughts - I am not convinced I am doing anything different to the FEL that I do digging with a bucket but I always appreciate the good advice and views from you and other folks. Hope you are well! Cheers and thanks again!
Yes I am going to have to pile with everyone else. It can be done with the attachment or a spoon and a hand mixer. The wear and tear on B series would be bad in the long run. The excavator would do it in a fraction of the time, smaller hole, way less mess to clean up afterwards. Thanks for showing us the attachment!
Nice work GP! I always wanted a stump bucket, the key is having one with a shorter snout like yours is for smaller compact and sub compact tractors, some guys try to use a traditional skidsteer stump bucket on their tractor and it just doesn’t have the leaverage to make a whole lot of use out of it since the snout on them is so much longer for a large skidsteer... like anything else a properly sized stump bucket can really do a lot of work! Love the Serrated teeth all the way down the entire sides too, that’s a nice touch you normally don’t see them length teeth like that. 👍🏻
Hey good day biff! Great to hear from you. I enjoyed it and was pretty excited to get the stump out. First time use and I am sure I'll get better at it in time. Hope you are keeping busy and all is well. Cheers!
Hey good day. It's an idea but I would say no. Best thing I could suggest is to ask the person you bought the forks from if they are engineered to dig in this fashion. I think they can explain why you shouldn't do it better than me. Thanks for watching and for offering up an alternative. Cheers!
I’ve dug a few smaller stumps out by hand and this looks like a much better option 🤣. As many have already stated if you had the option, a backhoe would be a better tool but that’s a much greater expense. Thanks for sharing. I had no idea such a tool existed.
Morning THS! Yes, I have to admit it was my first time and cut the hole too close to the stump so made for a steep edge. Took out the second stump yesterday and it went much smoother. Like anything, you get the hang of it after a few uses. Thanks for watching and for the comment this morning. Cheers!
I have a couple large pine stumps that I’ve been picking away at with my B2601 front end loader. They were cut down about 5 years ago but are holding steady. I imagine this would work! Great review! -Ed@MCG
On a scale of 1-10, I give that loader attachment a ONE.I give it a ONE for grubbing out saplings up to 2"" and for brush. As said the video was painful to watch. on a stump that size.----------Loren
Gord it worked well but I'm not sure how much you would want to use it on large trees like the one you removed. Owner/operator I'm sure it would be fine but put it in a rental pool an I bet the tractor would be damaged in short time. I would be more comfortable with the implement on a skid steer.
Morning Chris. Thanks for tuning in and for the comment. I was a little hard there a few times but it looked worse than it was I think. I took out the second stump yesterday and it went much better. I dug out a wider circle around the stump so the hole was not so steep. Thanks for your thoughts this morning - always appreciated. Be well and all the best!
I had never heard of a stump bucket but for an hour of bucking on the tractor, wear and tear on me and the machine, I will gladly pay someone else. Nonetheless, thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Gp I have a BH77 sub frame backhoe on the rear of my B2650. I use a 16” bucket with teeth for digging and a 24” without teeth as a clean up bucket. I also have the mechanical thumb installed. I highly recommend it. I think for the value of it you would get your money’s worth out of it. I live in the Canadian Shield just like you. Well worth the investment. I believe it would save you time plus wear and tear on your body and your tractor. Cheers. Enjoy watching your projects!
Jace Barr - no question that a backhoe is an expensive attachment but I totally agree. It would be way faster and it would avoid damage to the FEL. I thing Gord would get great use out of the backhoe!
Thanks Jace. It's good to hear from you about the BH. I have seen the one that comes on the 2601 in action, and was not sure it would perform very well up here. Thanks again - take good care!
I would think a sump grinder would be FAR better then that tool. It seems it would be very hard on your tractor using it as a battering ram against that stump.
Good day 44! Well I have to admit it was my first time and I might have been a little hard on it as I was trying to get the hang of it. But I took out the second stump yesterday and it went much smoother. Thanks for tuning and for the comment this morning. Cheers!
Ok, so there's a learning curve to get it working best to your advantage, but I loved watching this. I agree that a backhoe would be quicker, but I'd also like the challenge of making this tool work. Good job, GP! Well done 🙂
Good morning and thanks Edward. I think it looked worse than it was but for sure, it was my first time use and just finished the second one yesterday and it went much smoother - thanks for the comment and thoughts this morning. Whew! LOL. Cheers Edward!
Hey GP it got the job done and not only that, it looks wicked on there! lol....something outta Mad Max...HA! I bet that would work great for smaller stuff as well with only a few passes. Now ya gotta get that hole filled back in....have a good one buddy!
I like stump buckets when operating them it looks more violent than it really is in the seat. The trouble is you always make a little progress so you get focused and keep hitting it harder as long as a guy takes it relatively easy you can get a lot done with no damage and they are a lot easier to transport than an excavator keep up the good work and thanks for the video
Good afternoon and thanks for the comment Dale! I thought I took it pretty easy - hit it hard a few times by accident, but otherwise, it went quite well. I have had a number of suggestions from folks concerned about the FEL. But I'll get better at it as I go I think. Thanks again and take good care!
Gord, I wanted to take a moment and thank you 🙏 for talking about being KIND in the outro of your videos. With everything going on in the world 🌍 NOW MORE THAN EVER it’s important to stop and take a moment to think 🤔 about how we are treating others as well as ourselves.
Thanks Bob! I kind of thought so. I did, in honesty, hit it hard a couple of times by accident, but I'll get better at it. Seemed to handle it just fine but I always welcome advice and thoughts from everyone. I am not sure how it is any different than digging with the regular bucket or the root rake grapple. But will think further on it and be mindful as I go forward. Take care and all the best!
@@GPOutdoors I think people are concerned about shock loading the cylinders. Ramming solid rocks with the bucket tilted forward would put the most strain on the cylinders and pins. Ramming earth and roots with the bucket tilted back, less so. So use a low range, enough rpm to not stall, and start a bit farther back to get under the main roots where you have a bit more leverage to peel them up. Then you don't need to tilt your bucket ahead so much once you get closer to the base of the stump.
That's a stout looking bucket there. I had no idea that such a thing existed. Usually people just rent a stump grinder to deal with stumps sticking up above grade. I am sure with Guy's larger tractor, that stump would have come out a little quicker. Still that B2601 of yours did the job.
Well it did get the stump out. I think what concerns me is the wear and tear [potential damage] to your loader arms/rams. The stump bucket may be well built and strong but at some point you are going to damage something on the loader.
Good morning Wayne.Thanks for watching and for the comment this morning. First time with it and perhaps I was a little assertive a few times there, but I got the second stump out yesterday and went much smoother into the dirt.Worked well. Thanks for your thoughts this morning. Have a great week and all the best!
I have been digging stumps with excavators for 15+ years, and I have to say that was impressive for a 26hp tractor! With a little more practice, I think you will find a technique that is a little easier. Great video!!
Good morning DFF! Thanks so much for the comment this morning. I appreciate your thoughts. Yup, first time using it and I was a little awkward with it, but got the second stump out this past week and it went much more smoothly. Thanks again - have a great weekend!
GP have you seen Hank Hamilton use that stump remover he had on the front of his tractor on CZcams I'm on the fence because you are digging in the dead center of both lift arms
Morning Bob. I did. I should have dug out a wider hole around the stump - it was too steep on the edges. I took out the second stump yesterday and it went much smoother. And I have to agree - the unit centres the energy in the middle between the loader arms - much better than a regular bucket would or my root rake grapple. But I definitely could have gone a little easier on it - first use and getting the hang of it. Thanks Bob - take good care!
@@GPOutdoors Good point about how that triangle shape distributes the load on the FEL cylinders. I've seen (and am guilty of) trying to pry out a big rock or root with the corner of the bucket (and I have the oversized bucket). Those tractors are tougher than people know.
Looks like tractor abuse. I was going to buy a backhoe for my B2301. I bought an K008-3 instead. I was convinced after weighing all the options. I am very happy with it. Seriously consider an Mini-Ex.
Morning Casey. First time with it and the ridge I dug was a little steeper than I expected for sure. But I took the second stump out yesterday and went much smoother. Would love an ex. Thanks for tuning in and for the comment this morning. Cheers!
I think it would be great for stumps 4" and under but bigger stumps I'd rent a excavator. The coast of it maybe cheaper to buy then to rent a excavator for a few days, but if you bend your loader arms or cylinders it may cost more in the long run. Keep up the good videos GP
Good afternoon David. Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on it. Several folks have offered a similar suggestion. Thanks again and hope all is going well!
@@GPOutdoors $189/day CDN in the Mount Forest area. That's for a small 3500lb, 7' dig, machine, but that's more than enough for your stumps. I rented a larger 12,000 lb, 14' dig machine with a thumb for $369/day when I had some armour stone to move around when I built a retaining wall. Delivery is extra, but, I've found that if I get them to deliver, they sometimes use my place to store the equipment until they're making a pickup in the area, so it might be on site for a few days, and I don't get charged for the extra time. Home Depot and Home Hardware sometimes rent 3500 lb machines as well, but I think they rent by 8hrs on the machine clock... not sure if they hold you to that. Float trailers can also be rented, if you've got a pickup truck. In a lot of areas, if you check kijiji, you can often get the machine plus an operator for $50-$60/hr. I'm in Mennonite country, so there's never a shortage of guys with machines who aren't afraid of work.
Looks like you have another great attachment. I have been resorting to burning the stumps except that fires have been put in quarantine now. I cut down 5 stumps a week ago so they are belo the lawn surface. Have a good week as well. Alain
I have a B260HSDC -TLB, save you FEL, and use a BH77 and dig it out. Those stumps are way out of the league of that device, save that for digging out bushes or small ..... did I say "small" ....stumps.
Thanks Earl. Always appreciate advice and thoughts. It seemed to handle it ok, but I appreciate your views on it. Thanks again - be well and all the best!
I think you should spend the money and put it back on I have one I am here One on a TYM 474 and it’s something I will never go with out and you never have to beat your tractor up
Hi GP, Great video as usual! You prove that even with smaller equipment, if you have some patience and use common sense, you can accomplish most anything, within reason. It's good to see you. You and yours stay safe. Peace.
Good morning and great to hear from you HH! I hope you and your family are doing well. Yes thanks - It was my first time with it and took a bit to get the hang of it. All is good here - be well and all the best!
Well if I'm going to comment I have to be honest. I don't think these compact tractors are built that strong. Doing that work cautiously once in a while but you really have to be careful because the repair costs are pretty high
Thanks for sharing. I’ve seen those and wondered how well they work and how much they strain your FEL. Pretty impressive but I think I’ll continue to use my backhoe.
GP never seen am implement like that before, your little tractor was working hard to get it out but did it. Seems like its quite hard going on the fel though. I usually burn my stumps, it gets rid of them, have a 1.2 metre going now for about 4 days and its almost gone. Enjoyable watching you remove the stump.
Mark Jones - just curious how you burn them out safely. I’ve watched a number of videos using different methods. Do you drill the centers and soak diesel or kerosene in them for a day or so, and then light them up?
@@profdave2861 I usually just pile branches on top of the stump and set it alight, once the stump starts to burn it just keeps going. The bigger the stump the bigger fire I build on top. Never use diesel or any other fuels.
Morning Mark! Yes i think that was more me that was hard on it than the tool itself. I was trying to get the hang of it. Got he second one out yesterday - much better. Hope all is well down under!
Greetings again Gord, Lee here, today I decided to invest in a mingo minder, went online to google where I could get one and low and behold, a web site of yours, I did not know you sold them, so I ordered one, thanks. Keep well, Later
Great demo, GP. Quite a bit of back-n-forth tractor maneuvering but that Stump Bucket ripped through roots. I'm wondering how that effects the FEL lift arms, pins, etc. I thought about getting something like this or as you mentioned, an excavator. The excavator is definitely pricey to rent. Loved seeing the stump bucket in action. Full-watch and have a fine week.
Thanks Houndsman - always great to hear from you . Interesting question or thoughts - had a few of them from others as well. I am just not sure how it differs from digging with a regular bucket or a grapple. But always learning. Hope all is well my friend! Cheers!
Nope. Not for me. Though I have a BH92. It worked, I’ll give you that. Just seemed a little hard on the tractor. Enjoyed watching you showcase it however, Gord. One of those implements you just gotta go slow with eh. Have a great day sir!
Hey good morning Todd. Yes, it was my first time but I learned quick that I just need to take my time with it. The second stump went a lot smoother. Hope you are keeping well. Take care and all the best!
Jeff Baker: it is but dont forget kubotas are beefy solid steel not chinsy material like deeres and newholland it would break them 2 tractors wich kubota can handle it
@@M5tworude no there made with solid steel and solid metal hood and fenders and inspected by my nieces mom in thailand were there kubota inspecton facility is plus im looking at a kubota GL11000 a 11,000 watt diesel generator wich isnt to bad of a price tag of $8,000 and the sommers were way exspnsive wich there 11,000 watt was $30,000 and cat was $89,000
Mid size excavator and don't cut the tree. Dig around 3 sides and the weight of the tree can be used to push it over. Besides that you are cheating yourself out of the fun operating the excavator. Have a good one 👍
Hey good evening H. I certainly cannot argue with that. I would love to try out an excavator and may do so before the summer is out. Thanks for your kind comments and hope all is well for you and your family. Cheers!
I use the backhoe on my 23S and it is the same process, work out on the roots and move toward the stump as you go. I have to admit that the tool gets the job done but it does appear to have the potential to wear the front end. I guess it depends on how many stumps you will need to remove. Renting equipment sure does get expensive. No easy answer there. Have a great week...Cheers
Good day Roy. Yes for sure I would agree that having an excavator or BH to dig around them would be more effective and quicker for sure. Interesting thoughts from a lot of folks about the FEL. Need to think about it further. Thanks for watching and for the comment today. Cheers!
YOU LAY THE BUCKET FLAT ON THE GROUND AND SLOWLY PUSH DOWN SHAVING IN TO THE DIRT REMOVING LAYERS DO NOT JAB RAM YOUR TRACTOR LIKE HE WAS DOING THE TRACTOR WONT LAST
Good morning Mike. Yes, I think it was more me, than the tool. First time with it and I was trying to get the hang of it. But I took out the second stump yesterday - was much smoother for sure. Thanks for watching - Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors good ole kevin i got a price on a generator from him wich wasnt to bad 20hp for $2,100 like to thank kevin and david the best to deal with too just like kubota :)
When you use the stump bucket you need to start with a wider circle. Then gradually work your way towards the stump. Slowly grade deeper as you get closer to the stump. You want to work in the same direction of the main roots and get the dirt from underneath them. This will put less stress on your loader as well as making it safer for digging so you don’t roll over. Kind of like a funnel.
That's great advice Kenneth. And you are right. I did find on two sides, I had dug a little cliff falling into the stump area. Thanks for the suggestion and help. Cheers and all the best!
How's she goin'? You got that stump out finally eh!!! I have dug stumps with my GC2300 similar to this one. They are hard to dig and hard on the gear. That stump bucket makes the job easier, but it's still a big job to dig stumps!!! Take care!!!
It sure was Grampie. But a little time and patience and we got the stumps out for Guy. Now I just have to clean it up today. LOL. Assuming it doesn't snow again. Hope you and Nanna are well. Cheers!
Good morning Gord, I don’t think this old dawg’s back could stand the bouncing around like that. Maybe on the smaller stuff? Good idea though! Hope it works out for you. Thanks for sharing with us and keep up the good work and videos. Fred.
LOL. Good morning Fred. Yes I dug my hole out too close to the stump so I created a steep drop. But I took out the second stump yesterday and dug my hole out further from the stump so I wasn't falling into the hole. :)) Hope you are well Fred. Cheers!
Glad it went easier for you the second time Gord! Behave up there when you get a chance and get some fishing in. How’s all your wildlife doing around there? Stay safe.
Well it did the job... Hopefully your tractor is okay. That seems to be a pretty big hole to fill. If the objective was just to improve the 'line-of-sight' on the firing lane you could have cut the stumps down to close to ground level then dish out a bowl shape with the end of your chainsaw or axe and place a few b-b-q briquets in the dished out area and light them. They will smolder away for a few hours and the stump will never grow again - a lot less work without the pounding on your tractor - just some thoughts. Michael from Alberta
Hey good day Michael. Yes first use with it and like anything, was trying to get the hang of it. Took the second stump out yesterday - it went much smoother. I dug the hole out a little further from the stump so it wasn't so steep. Thanks for watching and for the comment this morning. Cheers !
It’s a neat gadget but I still prefer the explosive 🧨 method. It’s more fun. Also the trail to your property is BEHIND THE GUN RANGE? If so, I hope you call Guy before you come over lol.
lol gees explosive i think kubota are more safer then explosives plus dont want wreck guys kubota from the explosive wich that would be bad ah gord lol
Not a fan of this one, Gord. That’s a lot of strain on the FEL and pins. Think the excavator is definitely the way to go. Could’ve had that out in 5-10 minutes and had the hole filled back in. I’d just save up a bunch of stumps and rent a mini excavator for the day/weekend. Then I wouldn’t be wrecking my tractor or have to store that giant bucket somewhere for the once a year it’s needed. Keep up the good work!
I bought one recently for my B2650 w/cab and dug out one stump - will not do that again. This tractor just isn't designed for the type of impact nor torque put on loader components in general when using this attachment. Just look at the video, the twisting of the loader arms and impact over all. Ouch! Ouch! You are going to damage your rig if you keep using doing this. In general great videos but this implement I would not recommend.
Good day - thanks TL. Appreciate the comment and your thoughts on the attachment. Several other folks offered similar concerns. Hope you are keeping well and thanks for watching and for leaving the comment. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors NP - would just be a shame to damage your tractor, never mind costly too - smaller stuff I feel should be ok to use. When I watched your video I just cringed knowing when using mine, the loader being a 534 is a little heavier duty. I just had to reply but hey just my opinion. All good here except for the crazy weather we are having - but keeping any bugs away LOL! Working up at my parents place in Sprucedale, 34 acre neglected property they took procession of this year. Does your rubber seal for front bottom portion of the hood when opening up fall off? - going to need to glue this - pain in the butt. You should look into getting the exhaust extension mod from SRM Newfoundland. Not too pricey and goes on simple eliminating all the black being blown onto your implements and loader arms. I also went with their step - very nice!, see you changed out the stock one on yours also. I Went with all their mods offered for B2650.
Thanks TL. Why yes, the rubber seal sometimes comes off on one side and I just fit it back under. Still the same step. Good luck with the new property - I'm sure it will keep you busy for a while and keep you outdoors. Take care and thanks again!
Wow,.( in a bad way ) that would wreck the front end of the tractor. I can't help thinking of that constant impacting of the loader frame, in fact all of the tractor. That's a job for an excavator, in my humble opinion! The stump bucket is , in itself, a good idea,..but I can't help thinking of the wear and tear on the tractor. Is my thinking all wrong here,...tell me how then prove it to me. Now having said that,..I think that 'stumpbuckets would be great form shrubs and bushes and I could use one right about now,..but I sure as heck couldn't bring myself to use that for larger tree stumps/root.
I was taught that tractors pull, dozers push, excavators dig, and loaders scoop. I've never been comfortable with the idea of using my loader for digging.
I don't think you guys are giving this tractor enough credit. If done responsibly I think you could do several stumps a year like this and not hurt a thing on that tractor. I can see how the stump bucket could be harmful to the tractor if made to do this every day or several times a week, but in this situation at a slow and cautious pace it would be fine. One of my main reasons for saying that is the ease at which GP was spinning the tires and not bogging down the engine. The tractor didn't appear to have enough traction or lifting capacity to really stress the loader frame in my opinion. Now, if done every day...again that would be a different story. In a situation where you don't have a tractor, dozer, excavator and loader, you make do with what you've got. Besides, aren't tractors made to work and endure a little wear and tear? I'm not interested in keeping my tractor in pristine condition for the next owner when he buys it at my estate sale!
I debated on buying one of these from Titan to transplant small trees around the property, and to compliment my backhoe root ripper attachment. This looks pretty brutal on my old body.
Great job
Thanks Wooly! Cheers!
Nice job gp good tool to have there
I thought so Stacey. Did well with it - took a while but got it out. Thank for tuning in and for the comments today. Cheers!
Great video GP. Like the inset of details during the video. Be blessed and thanks for your time making the videos....
Thanks so much Big Bear! Happy you enjoyed it. Cheers!
Good video thanks for the lesson
Thanks for watching George. I was a little assertive on this one, to be honest - it was my first attempt and I was trying to learn how to use the new attachment. If you have time , take a look at the second stump I removed (video released yesterday). Much easier and much smoother. Easy and slow, took my time and let the tractor work on it's own. Much better I think. Cheers and take good care!
GP Outdoors hello thanks for the reply, i had watched the video you refered to prior to this one and i did noticed you where less agresive. Some of the comment seem to Sugest that it is demanding on the loader, and when i listen to mike the tractor guy he also suggest that the loader is not made to work like that.
Hey thanks George. I like and watch mike. He s a good soul and very knowledgeable. Take care and thanks again!
I'm so glad I bought the Kubota SVL75-2 CTL. Thanks for the video.
Oh man, I would love to have one William. Good stuff - you must be loving it around the property. Thanks!
@@GPOutdoors It's an awesome machine. I've used it with a Danuser Intimidator now for six months now pulling hundreds of cedars and mesquites. Losing bolts on the attachment though. Tough terrain, shale/rocks, 3-4' root balls. Haven't tried my utility bucket yet. Hoping it'll be better to digging out the bigger trees. Keep up the great work.
I got all my trails cleared and then rented E32 BobCat mini excavator for stumps, rocks and some drainage ditches. Well worth the money and time saved.
Thanks Chris. I would really like to try one at some point. Thanks for watching and the comment. Cheers!
Come on guys, don't give GP a thumbs down because you don't like the product he reviewed. I mean he never says it's the best thing since sliced bread. The B2601 isn't exactly a huge tractor, but an hour on that particular stump wasn't bad.
I do think a backhoe would be the better tool for removing stumps, but this is probably thousands cheaper. It would be neat to see how it trenches as that is something I've got to do a lot of next summer.
Good morning and thanks Curmudgeon. LOL. Yup, It was my first time and I will admit I was a little rough there a few times but I got the hang of it and took out the second stump yesterday - it went much smoother. I will try to get out a trenching video at some point. I'd like to see that too. Thanks again C - all the best!
Good day Gp you play a game now with your family Who can pick up the most rocks. It can be a new family tradition you get all you rock pick up and spend time with your family.
LOL. If they were younger, I could probably talk them into it. LOL. Cheers!
Have the Kubota L3901 with the backhoe. That sump would of took about 20 minutes to break loose. Looks like a lot of pounding on your equipment but it achieved the desired result. Stay healthy and keep stumping.
Cheers Scott!
Good day GP. Interesting bucket you have there. The teeth on The bucket look like they're facing the wrong direction. It seems to me that if the teeth were facing forward that would cut the small roots better. I'm probably wrong but it's a thought. Good video as always take care friend. Later
Good evening Mech. Yes, funny - me too but i looked at several other models and they all have the teeth in that direction - a pull versus a push, I guess. Hope you are all doing well. Cheers!
Nice add on ,one of mi friend got one and he like it.
Thanks Teddy! Great to hear from you. Hope all is well and you are keeping busy. Cheers!
Glad I'm not the only one that was thinking backhoe would be easier. Thanks for sharing though
Cheers Rob!
Dang, son! That's got to be hard on the FEL, then again, it IS a Kubota. Still, I'll be watching for your repair vids ;^)
Too late now for you, but the guy who built my pole barn taught me to leave 6-8' of trunk standing when you take trees out. He chained 'em up high on the trunk, then used his wheel loader to pop 'em right out, roots and all. He took 28 trees and stumps out that way. Just another way to get the job done.
Good day Ron! Thanks for the thoughts. LOL. Hoping you won't be seeing any repair vids. But worked another one out today. Thanks for tuning in - Cheers!
GP it sure is cheaper than renting a machine, but long run if you damage your machine what will that cost. All machines have a reason. Be safe thanks for your videos.
Thanks Glenn. I appreciate your opinion. All the best to you and thanks for watching!
I thought it was hours and hours. Glad you said it was ~55mins. Good to know!
Morning - no , not too bad at all. Only an hour. Slow and steady works best I found after doing a few of them. My first one was a big learning experience for sure. Cheers!
Go easy. I once saw the whole side out of a set of hydraulic controls off a Ford Tractor with a front end loader. The guy’s nephew was ramming it a bit too hard into something and the relief valve didn’t do it’s job. VERY costly! And no... it wasn’t me. Lol. 😝
Good morning and thanks Laurie. Yes, I think I went a little hard a few times there but kind of got the hang of it now - removed the second stump yesterday - it went much easier. Hope the repair didn't cost you too much...:)) LOL. Cheers!
GP Outdoors lol slipped that in there didn’t you. It was a cousin of mine though.
LOL. I believed you, but I couldn't resist. Its the little kid in me. :)) Cheers and be well Laurie!
Got the job done I suppose. I prefer to use the Backhoe on my BX23s, 25 large stumps out so far and counting.
You made a good point that you can own and have ON HAND this tool for less than two days rent. Yes a excavator would be faster but first you have to travel to the rental agent ( if there is one near you ) wreck your !/2 ton pickup trailing the excavator home and back. If you only have a small / medium stump to dig out use the handy - dandy compact tractor ( the same one you use for a dozen other tasks ) and wham bam and a little care the stump is out. I would just cut the stump at ground level below brush cutter ( the one you use with the compact tractor ). Have you ever watched the owner of Everything Attachments demonstrate some of his attachments. He is, by his own admission, brutal. He has bent loader arms and you are nothing like him in his abuse.He argues if he can't break it you won't either. As always, fun and educational and thanks Farmers Equipment. Take care in Canada.
Good morning and thanks for the comment David. LOL. First time with it but I got the hang of it and took the second stump out yesterday. Much smoother for sure. Thanks again - all the best!
Thanks for sharing! Go find you a 5’ log about 3-400 lbs n strap on top of that box blade. Youll thank me later!
Morning and thanks Joey! Cheers!
Glad to see you giving your tractor a nice workout and thanks for sharing the stump bucket. I have never seen one of those in action. I normally just cut my stumps off at ground level the best I can. I figure if they rot away I can fill in later. Take care brother
Morning Ben! I might have given it a wee bit of a hard workout today. LOL. Have a good one!
For stumps that size, recommend an excavator or backhoe instead. Or if you are determined to use the tractor, a PTO driven stump grinder would work better and provide less wear and tear on the FEL. I've removed about 40 stumps with my Woodland Mills WG24 grinder and it was very effective.
Good day and thanks for the great advice Bob! I appreciate it. I thought about a grinder but have never used one. Thanks again and take good care!
@@GPOutdoors Grinders are really good for lower hp tractors. You just back and forth over the stump, taking more each time until it's about 6-10 inches below the surface. Make sure you get one with carbide cutting teeth given your rocky soil.
Thanks Bob!
I think it might be truly valuable for doing significant tree transplanting work. I would absolutely rent an excavator for the day for removing stumps that size. I've done it before, and the time difference between the excavator and the tractor makes the rental worthwhile, imo.
I’ve made a hell of a mess digging out stumps with my 2038R backhoe. It’s certainly technique sensitive feeling out to where the roots are weakest. I destroyed the hydraulic cylinder on one stump since I had already replaced the stock sacrificial hydraulic hose previously with a real hose.
I think you have honest viewers! Not everybody is in love with that attachment! I think it can serve a good purpose in the landscaping business, like removing shrubs. But removing a maple stump is far from ideal for that tool. This is rather in the domain of the backhoe or even better, an excavator. I am still dreaming of an excavator. It's been two years now I talk to my wife (Minister of Finance) about it... I feel she is softening her position... Wish me luck! Lol! Thanks GP!
I can't seem to get a grip on that shovel anymore age does that to us. I'm putting in sprinkler lines this weekend way too many roots. I'm feeling like a ground engaging implement. Joe if you're reading this you did an excellent job with your case cover for your tractor
Thanks Bob!
Hey Joe! Yes I have been reading through them and am quite surprised to be honest. Left you a message. I wouldn't;t argue that a BH or excavator would be ideal for a number of things but it seemed to work very well for me. Will think further on it for sure. Hope you are doing well. And I'll keep my fingers crossed that the Finance department let's you get that ex! LOL. Cheers!
Gord, I've sent you an E-mail with a YT link to an unlisted video. Hard to explain over the phone. A schematic of the physics involved will help!
Thanks Joe !
GP, you are much better equipped than me in one area: patience!
I think it's great that you were able to accomplish that task with your tractor. I don't think you were hurting your tractor as your approach was to take a little at a time and be patient. That tractor is made to handle a little bit of abuse so nice job working at a safe pace to get it done without harm. (Edit) Also, because you don't have the tractor loaded up with a bunch of ballast, I feel that the fact you were easily spinning the tires helps to protect you from doing too much damage. Everyone is commenting about the wear and tear on the tractor and I think that could be an issue if you were using this every day to remove stumps, but a couple a year won't hurt a thing. They're not giving this tractor and its capabilities enough credit. If your tractor is a garage queen that you're afraid to push to the limits now and again than you're missing the point of having a tractor in my opinion!
Good day and thanks for the comments and thoughts Neil. Talked to my dealer and he agrees with you. I will admit, it was my first time and I was trying to get the hang of it but got the second stump out yesterday and it went much smoother for me. The tractor is a work horse. Thanks again - take care and all the best!
Hmmmm. It did work.
LOL Tim! Well, I was a little rough there, while I was trying to get the hang of it. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors lol. Oh I get it. Neat gadget for sure.
That stump bucket is impressive. That was a big stump to handle, and it took it out. I’m also impressed by the B2601 as it it a sturdy tractor. Thank you for the video. Wayne
Thanks so much Wayne. Me too. Have a great week. Stay tuned for the second stump - double maple. Coming shortly. Cheers!
Good morning GP 😉 Great stump bucket 👍 Maple trees stump are not easy to removed for sure !!! Great video and tractor action !! Cheers have a great week Sir with nice weather !!! 😁
RCAFpolarexpress hey I see you at all the best channels 😂
@@MyClutteredGarage Good morning Ed ! 😉👍 GP has as great channel for sure and yours too 👍😉😁 We all learn for each other into that tractor lovers community !!! Keep up the good work Sir !!! Cheers !!!
Thanks so much Dave! Took a bit to get the hang of it. Hope you are well. -9 C here last night. Unbelievable. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors Brrrrr ! In deed 🥶😤 !!! Keep warm GP summer is at the corner !!!😎
Proper use of the stump bucket on a tractor 👍 Slicing all the roots first and not trying too pry it out stressing the loader 👍 Cool tool 👍
Good day Ridgeback! I thought it worked quite well myself, and I took my time with it. Received several suggestions from folks on this one, suggesting it was not good for the tractor but I think it worked fine. Hope you are doing great and wish you all the best!
GP It made quick work of that stump! 1 hour is a very reasonable time to root out a stump.
Thanks Sean. I was really impressed with it myself - and very happy to get that stump out of there. Now for the next one. Hope you are well - all the best!
It doesn’t matter which tool you use. I prefer an excavator. The important part is to flush the stump down as close to the ground as possible. When the root breaks, it will break the stump as well.
Good day and thanks for the great advice Ron. I'm getting a little better but need more practice and direction - this is helpful. Cheers!
We have a stump splitter that we put on one of our excavators, but if there are only a few we also put an deep “x” into the stump with a chainsaw. This saves time switching the attachments. Stay safe.
Does the job Gord, and the tractor handles it great. A big job for a small tractor.
Thanks so much Don! Took a little but to get the hang of it. I agree. Thanks again and have a great week!
Hi GP,
The stump bucket did a better job than I expected. But, like everyone else, I'm in agreement, being nervous about the stresses on the loader and tractor.
But, on another note, I enjoyed my coffee in my new GP Outdoors coffee mugs! Felt like I was up in Ontario! LOL!
One last important item, please belatedly, extend my congratulations to your Jenna!
Take Care,
And best to You and Your family!
Good day and thanks very much Tom! Happy you enjoyed them. Yes, got several comments from folks about the FEL. Which of course has peaked my interest. LOL. Have a great week and enjoy the coffee!
💥 Take little bites at a time you’ll eventually get it. I think a stump bucket is pretty good as you’re so mobile you can attack different angles quickly.
*Keep on tractoring!*
Morning and thanks Jon! I appreciate that very much. It was the first time and it takes a little getting used to, just as any attachment does. Got the second one finished and felt much more comfortable with it - and it went much smoother. Thanks and all the best to your lovely family. Cheers!
With a backhoe you generally have to reposition several times so that takes a good portion of the time. That stump bucket would make quick work of lighter stumps and if it can do the job on the old homestead, sometimes there's no hurry. If you're a contractor than probably not the best tool for the job. Time is money.
Hey GP...Thanks for showing but I'll pass on this one.....I think using a backhoe would have been faster and easier on the B2601... Keep them coming.
Good day Mitch. For sure I agree - the excavator would be ideal. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. Much appreciated! Take care!
I'll say it sure beats the shovel and axe method. Which I've used many times. I'd look for cracks in tractor frame shortly. Otherwise good video.
It certainly did, Joe. But I'd be surprised to find any issue with the frame. Had a few folks suggest concerns with that attachment but not sure I see any difference using it, versus digging with a regular bucket or the root rake grapple. But hey, always learning - always appreciate advice and suggestions from you good folks. Hope all is well. Take care and thanks for tuning in. Cheers!
Great work
you probably dont give a shit but does anyone know a trick to get back into an instagram account?
I was stupid forgot my password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me!
@Theodore Darian instablaster =)
@Tony Bowen I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out atm.
I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Tony Bowen it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thank you so much, you really help me out !
@Theodore Darian You are welcome =)
WAS DESIGNED FOR PLANTING TREES BY A FRIEND
BUILT THE VERY FIRST ONE IN MY SHOP IN THE NINETIES
HE HAS A PATTEN
WHAT YOU HAVE IS A NOCK OFF
That was a big stump GP!! The stump bucket is impressive! Nice job! Have a good week my friend!!
You bet. Wait till you see the second one- double maple. Very satisfying. Thanks for saying hi. Take good care LA!
Backhoe on that tractor would be much better.
BUT , as a cheaper , ok , MUCH cheaper option that bucket would work.
Lot of wear and tear on your tractor & you.
That FEL and an old chainsaw bar and blade will work at no added cost.
BUT !!! , Have seen this type of bucket on a Bobcat and it worked very well.
much more rugged , landsrapers round here like'm........ IMO.... CHEERS !!
Thanks Bubba! Some good points there. It was my first time so was a little rough trying to get the hang of it. Took out the second stump yesterday and went much smoother. Hope you are doing great!
That’s cool GP. I’ve seen those buckets before but never knew what they were for! Thanks for the video! Be blessed!!!
Thanks Corey. All the best to you too!
I agree with everyone else! Ouch, I'm not doing that to my tractor!
Good day Doug. Thanks for the thoughts - I am not convinced I am doing anything different to the FEL that I do digging with a bucket but I always appreciate the good advice and views from you and other folks. Hope you are well! Cheers and thanks again!
Yes I am going to have to pile with everyone else. It can be done with the attachment or a spoon and a hand mixer. The wear and tear on B series would be bad in the long run. The excavator would do it in a fraction of the time, smaller hole, way less mess to clean up afterwards. Thanks for showing us the attachment!
Nice work GP! I always wanted a stump bucket, the key is having one with a shorter snout like yours is for smaller compact and sub compact tractors, some guys try to use a traditional skidsteer stump bucket on their tractor and it just doesn’t have the leaverage to make a whole lot of use out of it since the snout on them is so much longer for a large skidsteer... like anything else a properly sized stump bucket can really do a lot of work! Love the Serrated teeth all the way down the entire sides too, that’s a nice touch you normally don’t see them length teeth like that. 👍🏻
Hey good day biff! Great to hear from you. I enjoyed it and was pretty excited to get the stump out. First time use and I am sure I'll get better at it in time. Hope you are keeping busy and all is well. Cheers!
GP Outdoors thanks GP! And heck you handled that stump bucket well! That was no small stump either! Quite a first task you chose! Haha. Stay safe!
Maybe somebody could chime in but wouldn't a set of pallet forks with the forks slid together accomplish the same thing?
Hey good day. It's an idea but I would say no. Best thing I could suggest is to ask the person you bought the forks from if they are engineered to dig in this fashion. I think they can explain why you shouldn't do it better than me. Thanks for watching and for offering up an alternative. Cheers!
I’ve dug a few smaller stumps out by hand and this looks like a much better option 🤣. As many have already stated if you had the option, a backhoe would be a better tool but that’s a much greater expense. Thanks for sharing. I had no idea such a tool existed.
Morning THS! Yes, I have to admit it was my first time and cut the hole too close to the stump so made for a steep edge. Took out the second stump yesterday and it went much smoother. Like anything, you get the hang of it after a few uses. Thanks for watching and for the comment this morning. Cheers!
I have a couple large pine stumps that I’ve been picking away at with my B2601 front end loader. They were cut down about 5 years ago but are holding steady. I imagine this would work! Great review! -Ed@MCG
Thanks MCG! Good luck with the stumps- you'll get 'em!
On a scale of 1-10, I give that loader attachment a ONE.I give it a ONE for grubbing out saplings up to 2"" and for brush. As said the video was painful to watch. on a stump that size.----------Loren
Morning Loren. Thanks for the good feedback this morning. Take good care!
Gord it worked well but I'm not sure how much you would want to use it on large trees like the one you removed. Owner/operator I'm sure it would be fine but put it in a rental pool an I bet the tractor would be damaged in short time. I would be more comfortable with the implement on a skid steer.
Morning Chris. Thanks for tuning in and for the comment. I was a little hard there a few times but it looked worse than it was I think. I took out the second stump yesterday and it went much better. I dug out a wider circle around the stump so the hole was not so steep. Thanks for your thoughts this morning - always appreciated. Be well and all the best!
I had never heard of a stump bucket but for an hour of bucking on the tractor, wear and tear on me and the machine, I will gladly pay someone else. Nonetheless, thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Thanks for watching and for the thoughts Bob! Yep took a while but just took my time with it. Thanks again - take good care!
Thanks for the video. I have a bx 23s and use the backhoe and a bxpanded ripper tooth on the backhoe, works great.
Gp I have a BH77 sub frame backhoe on the rear of my B2650. I use a 16” bucket with teeth for digging and a 24” without teeth as a clean up bucket. I also have the mechanical thumb installed. I highly recommend it. I think for the value of it you would get your money’s worth out of it. I live in the Canadian Shield just like you. Well worth the investment. I believe it would save you time plus wear and tear on your body and your tractor. Cheers. Enjoy watching your projects!
Jace Barr - no question that a backhoe is an expensive attachment but I totally agree. It would be way faster and it would avoid damage to the FEL. I thing Gord would get great use out of the backhoe!
Thanks Jace. It's good to hear from you about the BH. I have seen the one that comes on the 2601 in action, and was not sure it would perform very well up here. Thanks again - take good care!
I would think a sump grinder would be FAR better then that tool. It seems it would be very hard on your tractor using it as a battering ram against that stump.
Good day 44! Well I have to admit it was my first time and I might have been a little hard on it as I was trying to get the hang of it. But I took out the second stump yesterday and it went much smoother. Thanks for tuning and for the comment this morning. Cheers!
Ok, so there's a learning curve to get it working best to your advantage, but I loved watching this. I agree that a backhoe would be quicker, but I'd also like the challenge of making this tool work.
Good job, GP!
Well done 🙂
Good morning and thanks Edward. I think it looked worse than it was but for sure, it was my first time use and just finished the second one yesterday and it went much smoother - thanks for the comment and thoughts this morning. Whew! LOL. Cheers Edward!
Hey GP it got the job done and not only that, it looks wicked on there! lol....something outta Mad Max...HA! I bet that would work great for smaller stuff as well with only a few passes. Now ya gotta get that hole filled back in....have a good one buddy!
LOL. Yup, a little cleanup waiting for me now Dan. Cheers!
I like stump buckets when operating them it looks more violent than it really is in the seat. The trouble is you always make a little progress so you get focused and keep hitting it harder as long as a guy takes it relatively easy you can get a lot done with no damage and they are a lot easier to transport than an excavator keep up the good work and thanks for the video
Good afternoon and thanks for the comment Dale! I thought I took it pretty easy - hit it hard a few times by accident, but otherwise, it went quite well. I have had a number of suggestions from folks concerned about the FEL. But I'll get better at it as I go I think. Thanks again and take good care!
Gord, I wanted to take a moment and thank you 🙏 for talking about being KIND in the outro of your videos. With everything going on in the world 🌍 NOW MORE THAN EVER it’s important to stop and take a moment to think 🤔 about how we are treating others as well as ourselves.
Thanks for the wonderful comment Sonnic. Two thumbs up!
Good work Gordon. Take your time and be careful tractor can handle it.
Thanks Bob! I kind of thought so. I did, in honesty, hit it hard a couple of times by accident, but I'll get better at it. Seemed to handle it just fine but I always welcome advice and thoughts from everyone. I am not sure how it is any different than digging with the regular bucket or the root rake grapple. But will think further on it and be mindful as I go forward. Take care and all the best!
@@GPOutdoors I think people are concerned about shock loading the cylinders. Ramming solid rocks with the bucket tilted forward would put the most strain on the cylinders and pins. Ramming earth and roots with the bucket tilted back, less so. So use a low range, enough rpm to not stall, and start a bit farther back to get under the main roots where you have a bit more leverage to peel them up. Then you don't need to tilt your bucket ahead so much once you get closer to the base of the stump.
That's a stout looking bucket there. I had no idea that such a thing existed. Usually people just rent a stump grinder to deal with stumps sticking up above grade. I am sure with Guy's larger tractor, that stump would have come out a little quicker. Still that B2601 of yours did the job.
Thanks B! It did a good job. I was a little awkward with it being my first time but I think I got the hang of it now. Thanks again and take good care!
Agreed. Not everyone has a stump dump, so if disposing of the stump is an issue, then the stump grinder is a great option.
Well it did get the stump out. I think what concerns me is the wear and tear [potential damage] to your loader arms/rams. The stump bucket may be well built and strong but at some point you are going to damage something on the loader.
Good morning Wayne.Thanks for watching and for the comment this morning. First time with it and perhaps I was a little assertive a few times there, but I got the second stump out yesterday and went much smoother into the dirt.Worked well. Thanks for your thoughts this morning. Have a great week and all the best!
I have been digging stumps with excavators for 15+ years, and I have to say that was impressive for a 26hp tractor! With a little more practice, I think you will find a technique that is a little easier. Great video!!
Good morning DFF! Thanks so much for the comment this morning. I appreciate your thoughts. Yup, first time using it and I was a little awkward with it, but got the second stump out this past week and it went much more smoothly. Thanks again - have a great weekend!
Not a bad way to spend the day, cheers and stay safe
Cheers Buddy! You too!
Nice stump bucket!
GP have you seen Hank Hamilton use that stump remover he had on the front of his tractor on CZcams I'm on the fence because you are digging in the dead center of both lift arms
Morning Bob. I did. I should have dug out a wider hole around the stump - it was too steep on the edges. I took out the second stump yesterday and it went much smoother. And I have to agree - the unit centres the energy in the middle between the loader arms - much better than a regular bucket would or my root rake grapple. But I definitely could have gone a little easier on it - first use and getting the hang of it. Thanks Bob - take good care!
@@GPOutdoors Good point about how that triangle shape distributes the load on the FEL cylinders. I've seen (and am guilty of) trying to pry out a big rock or root with the corner of the bucket (and I have the oversized bucket). Those tractors are tougher than people know.
Looks like tractor abuse. I was going to buy a backhoe for my B2301. I bought an K008-3 instead. I was convinced after weighing all the options. I am very happy with it. Seriously consider an Mini-Ex.
Morning Casey. First time with it and the ridge I dug was a little steeper than I expected for sure. But I took the second stump out yesterday and went much smoother. Would love an ex. Thanks for tuning in and for the comment this morning. Cheers!
Thanks GP for the video
I think it would be great for stumps 4" and under but bigger stumps I'd rent a excavator. The coast of it maybe cheaper to buy then to rent a excavator for a few days, but if you bend your loader arms or cylinders it may cost more in the long run.
Keep up the good videos GP
Good afternoon David. Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on it. Several folks have offered a similar suggestion. Thanks again and hope all is going well!
yeah kubota dealers has rentals service on all there kubota equipment
I dunno, Gord. I can rent a mini-ex for $200 and then do any number of little clean up jobs once the stumps are out of the way.
Hey good day Robert. Yes, $350 a day plus delivery up here (CDN) but definitely worth it once in a while I think. Thanks for tuning in. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors $189/day CDN in the Mount Forest area. That's for a small 3500lb, 7' dig, machine, but that's more than enough for your stumps. I rented a larger 12,000 lb, 14' dig machine with a thumb for $369/day when I had some armour stone to move around when I built a retaining wall. Delivery is extra, but, I've found that if I get them to deliver, they sometimes use my place to store the equipment until they're making a pickup in the area, so it might be on site for a few days, and I don't get charged for the extra time. Home Depot and Home Hardware sometimes rent 3500 lb machines as well, but I think they rent by 8hrs on the machine clock... not sure if they hold you to that. Float trailers can also be rented, if you've got a pickup truck. In a lot of areas, if you check kijiji, you can often get the machine plus an operator for $50-$60/hr. I'm in Mennonite country, so there's never a shortage of guys with machines who aren't afraid of work.
That's a great price Robert. Good stuff!
Mini-X takes about 3-5 minutes to remove same stump and a lot less fuel!
Cheers and thanks Ron!
Looks like you have another great attachment. I have been resorting to burning the stumps except that fires have been put in quarantine now. I cut down 5 stumps a week ago so they are belo the lawn surface.
Have a good week as well.
Alain
Good morning Alain. Yes we have a burn ban on over here was well. Got the other stump out yesterday. Stay well and safe - take care Alain!
I have a B260HSDC -TLB, save you FEL, and use a BH77 and dig it out. Those stumps are way out of the league of that device, save that for digging out bushes or small ..... did I say "small" ....stumps.
Thanks Earl. Always appreciate advice and thoughts. It seemed to handle it ok, but I appreciate your views on it. Thanks again - be well and all the best!
I think you should spend the money and put it back on I have one I am here One on a TYM 474 and it’s something I will never go with out and you never have to beat your tractor up
I love my L2501HST too much to treat her like that….. I’d drill a bunch of holes in the stump, it pour some diesel in them & let it burn/smolder 🔥.
Hi GP,
Great video as usual! You prove that even with smaller equipment, if you have some patience and use common sense, you can accomplish most anything, within reason. It's good to see you. You and yours stay safe. Peace.
Good morning and great to hear from you HH! I hope you and your family are doing well. Yes thanks - It was my first time with it and took a bit to get the hang of it. All is good here - be well and all the best!
Seems like a sick joke, dealer says, here try this!
Hard on both man and machine! Alot of jerking and banging. If you keep doing that to your machine it's going to cost more than renting a mini ex.
Good day Don! Thanks for the comment and the advice. Always appreciated. Tae care and all the best!
Well if I'm going to comment I have to be honest. I don't think these compact tractors are built that strong. Doing that work cautiously once in a while but you really have to be careful because the repair costs are pretty high
Thanks for sharing. I’ve seen those and wondered how well they work and how much they strain your FEL. Pretty impressive but I think I’ll continue to use my backhoe.
Hey good day Stephen. Would love to have an ex and I am sure it would work much faster and better. Thanks for tuning in. Cheers and all the best!
Nice job GP! Looked like fun. Enjoyed watching with a fresh cup of coffee.
Nice! Thanks for tuning in Seather! Cheers!
GP never seen am implement like that before, your little tractor was working hard to get it out but did it. Seems like its quite hard going on the fel though. I usually burn my stumps, it gets rid of them, have a 1.2 metre going now for about 4 days and its almost gone. Enjoyable watching you remove the stump.
Mark Jones - just curious how you burn them out safely. I’ve watched a number of videos using different methods. Do you drill the centers and soak diesel or kerosene in them for a day or so, and then light them up?
@@profdave2861 I usually just pile branches on top of the stump and set it alight, once the stump starts to burn it just keeps going. The bigger the stump the bigger fire I build on top. Never use diesel or any other fuels.
Morning Mark! Yes i think that was more me that was hard on it than the tool itself. I was trying to get the hang of it. Got he second one out yesterday - much better. Hope all is well down under!
Greetings again Gord, Lee here, today I decided to invest in a mingo minder, went online to google where I could get one and low and behold, a web site of yours, I did not know you sold them, so I ordered one, thanks. Keep well, Later
Good morning and thanks very much Lee! I'll get it out to you right away. Thanks again - I really appreciate it. Cheers!
Great demo, GP. Quite a bit of back-n-forth tractor maneuvering but that Stump Bucket ripped through roots. I'm wondering how that effects the FEL lift arms, pins, etc. I thought about getting something like this or as you mentioned, an excavator. The excavator is definitely pricey to rent. Loved seeing the stump bucket in action. Full-watch and have a fine week.
Thanks Houndsman - always great to hear from you . Interesting question or thoughts - had a few of them from others as well. I am just not sure how it differs from digging with a regular bucket or a grapple. But always learning. Hope all is well my friend! Cheers!
would work better on a skidsteer because ou could see exactly what you are doing with the working edge of the bucket
That's a great point IR. Thanks!
Nope. Not for me. Though I have a BH92. It worked, I’ll give you that. Just seemed a little hard on the tractor. Enjoyed watching you showcase it however, Gord. One of those implements you just gotta go slow with eh. Have a great day sir!
Hey good morning Todd. Yes, it was my first time but I learned quick that I just need to take my time with it. The second stump went a lot smoother. Hope you are keeping well. Take care and all the best!
Looks like it is VERY HARD on tractor.
Morning Jeff. To be honest, I think it was more me than the tool. But I got the hang of it now. Thanks for the comment this morning and all the best!
Jeff Baker: it is but dont forget kubotas are beefy solid steel not chinsy material like deeres and newholland it would break them 2 tractors wich kubota can handle it
Michael Mac Tavish I thought Kubota was kind of chintzy.
@@M5tworude no there made with solid steel and solid metal hood and fenders and inspected by my nieces mom in thailand were there kubota inspecton facility is plus im looking at a kubota GL11000 a 11,000 watt diesel generator wich isnt to bad of a price tag of $8,000 and the sommers were way exspnsive wich there 11,000 watt was $30,000 and cat was $89,000
Mid size excavator and don't cut the tree. Dig around 3 sides and the weight of the tree can be used to push it over. Besides that you are cheating yourself out of the fun operating the excavator. Have a good one 👍
Hey good evening H. I certainly cannot argue with that. I would love to try out an excavator and may do so before the summer is out. Thanks for your kind comments and hope all is well for you and your family. Cheers!
G P great job lets us know that it does what it's so to do
Thanks
God Bless
PaK
Thanks so much Peter. All the best and thanks for watching!
I use the backhoe on my 23S and it is the same process, work out on the roots and move toward the stump as you go. I have to admit that the tool gets the job done but it does appear to have the potential to wear the front end. I guess it depends on how many stumps you will need to remove. Renting equipment sure does get expensive. No easy answer there. Have a great week...Cheers
Good day Roy. Yes for sure I would agree that having an excavator or BH to dig around them would be more effective and quicker for sure. Interesting thoughts from a lot of folks about the FEL. Need to think about it further. Thanks for watching and for the comment today. Cheers!
That just looked painful....not sure it’s the right tool....
YOU LAY THE BUCKET FLAT ON THE GROUND AND SLOWLY PUSH DOWN SHAVING IN TO THE DIRT REMOVING LAYERS DO NOT JAB RAM YOUR TRACTOR LIKE HE WAS DOING THE TRACTOR WONT LAST
Good morning Mike. Yes, I think it was more me, than the tool. First time with it and I was trying to get the hang of it. But I took out the second stump yesterday - was much smoother for sure. Thanks for watching - Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors good ole kevin i got a price on a generator from him wich wasnt to bad 20hp for $2,100 like to thank kevin and david the best to deal with too just like kubota :)
When you use the stump bucket you need to start with a wider circle. Then gradually work your way towards the stump. Slowly grade deeper as you get closer to the stump. You want to work in the same direction of the main roots and get the dirt from underneath them. This will put less stress on your loader as well as making it safer for digging so you don’t roll over. Kind of like a funnel.
That's great advice Kenneth. And you are right. I did find on two sides, I had dug a little cliff falling into the stump area. Thanks for the suggestion and help. Cheers and all the best!
Does this stump bucket require and special hydraulics than the ones that come with a front end loader? Thanks
It seems hard on the tractor, I prefer the backoe
Thanks Pierre!
How's she goin'? You got that stump out finally eh!!! I have dug stumps with my GC2300 similar to this one. They are hard to dig and hard on the gear. That stump bucket makes the job easier, but it's still a big job to dig stumps!!! Take care!!!
It sure was Grampie. But a little time and patience and we got the stumps out for Guy. Now I just have to clean it up today. LOL. Assuming it doesn't snow again. Hope you and Nanna are well. Cheers!
Good morning Gord, I don’t think this old dawg’s back could stand the bouncing around like that. Maybe on the smaller stuff? Good idea though! Hope it works out for you. Thanks for sharing with us and keep up the good work and videos. Fred.
LOL. Good morning Fred. Yes I dug my hole out too close to the stump so I created a steep drop. But I took out the second stump yesterday and dug my hole out further from the stump so I wasn't falling into the hole. :)) Hope you are well Fred. Cheers!
Glad it went easier for you the second time Gord! Behave up there when you get a chance and get some fishing in. How’s all your wildlife doing around there? Stay safe.
looks like it would be handy for poping rocks out of a road too.
Morning AI. I took a few of those out too along the way. Cheers!
Love my backhoe. I must have removed 30 stumps in the last 60 days since I got it.
Nice! Cheers RR!
My choice would be stump grinder all the way. +/- 20 minutes.
Maybe a post hole digger/auger.
Thanks WC! Cheers!
Well it did the job... Hopefully your tractor is okay. That seems to be a pretty big hole to fill. If the objective was just to improve the 'line-of-sight' on the firing lane you could have cut the stumps down to close to ground level then dish out a bowl shape with the end of your chainsaw or axe and place a few b-b-q briquets in the dished out area and light them. They will smolder away for a few hours and the stump will never grow again - a lot less work without the pounding on your tractor - just some thoughts.
Michael from Alberta
Hey good day Michael. Yes first use with it and like anything, was trying to get the hang of it. Took the second stump out yesterday - it went much smoother. I dug the hole out a little further from the stump so it wasn't so steep. Thanks for watching and for the comment this morning. Cheers !
It’s a neat gadget but I still prefer the explosive 🧨 method. It’s more fun. Also the trail to your property is BEHIND THE GUN RANGE? If so, I hope you call Guy before you come over lol.
LOL. Good morning Sonnic. Yup - it's the golden rule. No one goes back int the forest without the ok. Cheers and all the best!
lol gees explosive i think kubota are more safer then explosives plus dont want wreck guys kubota from the explosive wich that would be bad ah gord lol
Not a fan of this one, Gord. That’s a lot of strain on the FEL and pins. Think the excavator is definitely the way to go. Could’ve had that out in 5-10 minutes and had the hole filled back in. I’d just save up a bunch of stumps and rent a mini excavator for the day/weekend. Then I wouldn’t be wrecking my tractor or have to store that giant bucket somewhere for the once a year it’s needed.
Keep up the good work!
Morning James. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Some good points there. Hope you are well. All the best!
James Halliday: kubota parts are accully cheaper on kubotas accully then any other branded tractors out there
I bought one recently for my B2650 w/cab and dug out one stump - will not do that again. This tractor just isn't designed for the type of impact nor torque put on loader components in general when using this attachment. Just look at the video, the twisting of the loader arms and impact over all. Ouch! Ouch! You are going to damage your rig if you keep using doing this. In general great videos but this implement I would not recommend.
Good day - thanks TL. Appreciate the comment and your thoughts on the attachment. Several other folks offered similar concerns. Hope you are keeping well and thanks for watching and for leaving the comment. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors NP - would just be a shame to damage your tractor, never mind costly too - smaller stuff I feel should be ok to use. When I watched your video I just cringed knowing when using mine, the loader being a 534 is a little heavier duty. I just had to reply but hey just my opinion. All good here except for the crazy weather we are having - but keeping any bugs away LOL! Working up at my parents place in Sprucedale, 34 acre neglected property they took procession of this year. Does your rubber seal for front bottom portion of the hood when opening up fall off? - going to need to glue this - pain in the butt.
You should look into getting the exhaust extension mod from SRM Newfoundland. Not too pricey and goes on simple eliminating all the black being blown onto your implements and loader arms. I also went with their step - very nice!, see you changed out the stock one on yours also. I Went with all their mods offered for B2650.
Thanks TL. Why yes, the rubber seal sometimes comes off on one side and I just fit it back under. Still the same step. Good luck with the new property - I'm sure it will keep you busy for a while and keep you outdoors. Take care and thanks again!
Wow,.( in a bad way ) that would wreck the front end of the tractor.
I can't help thinking of that constant impacting of the loader frame, in fact all of the tractor.
That's a job for an excavator, in my humble opinion!
The stump bucket is , in itself, a good idea,..but I can't help thinking of the wear and tear on the tractor. Is my thinking all wrong here,...tell me how then prove it to me.
Now having said that,..I think that 'stumpbuckets would be great form shrubs and bushes and I could use one right about now,..but I sure as heck couldn't bring myself
to use that for larger tree stumps/root.
Right, a man has to know his (tractor's) limitations. Now, go check the torque on the loader mounts to the frame.
I was taught that tractors pull, dozers push, excavators dig, and loaders scoop. I've never been comfortable with the idea of using my loader for digging.
@@MrTks1959 In my opinion ( again ) you were taught correctly!
@@i.r.wayright1457 That'll help too!
I don't think you guys are giving this tractor enough credit. If done responsibly I think you could do several stumps a year like this and not hurt a thing on that tractor. I can see how the stump bucket could be harmful to the tractor if made to do this every day or several times a week, but in this situation at a slow and cautious pace it would be fine. One of my main reasons for saying that is the ease at which GP was spinning the tires and not bogging down the engine. The tractor didn't appear to have enough traction or lifting capacity to really stress the loader frame in my opinion. Now, if done every day...again that would be a different story. In a situation where you don't have a tractor, dozer, excavator and loader, you make do with what you've got. Besides, aren't tractors made to work and endure a little wear and tear? I'm not interested in keeping my tractor in pristine condition for the next owner when he buys it at my estate sale!
I debated on buying one of these from Titan to transplant small trees around the property, and to compliment my backhoe root ripper attachment. This looks pretty brutal on my old body.