From Stumped to Stupendous: Stump Grinder Uses For Farms

A stump grinder is like a best friend you’ve had since childhood. They’re always there when you need them, and the longer you stay by their side, the more they seem to be able to prove their usefulness. Did you know that as well as taking care of leftover tree stumps, they can be used to source a new source of biodegradable landscaping material for your farm and its animal habitats too?

In this post we’ll build on our previous blogs to explain how stump grinders provide unique benefits in a farming and agricultural settings.

What Is a Stump Grinder?

The humble stump grinder is towed or manually moved around a logging site to clear up its hazardous aftermath, which involves tripping up on an unnoticed leftover stump. This type of machine is quintessential for both your farm’s current and future team’s safety, since these harmful leftovers from the logging process can be difficult to spot and are almost immovable using hand tools.

Land Clearing and Expansion

To clear new land for crops, pastures or livestock enclosures, stump grinders can’t just be an afterthought following the larger felling of an orchard. The land will be unusable till its remaining stumps are taken care of by the razor-sharp teeth of the stump grinder, which are rotated at extreme speeds to eviscerate any trace of the tree. The strongest of these tools is the Power Take Off (PTO) grinder, which is a mechanism that has its “stump grinder” teeth powered by a tractor’s engine.

Animal and Crop Health

The grinding process is rejuvenative, which means that once it’s complete, leftover chippings left in the trailer can be repurposed for animal bedding and crop mulch. In an agricultural setting more than a conventional urban job site, the grinder is a great way of avoiding sourcing new materials or manure for crops while clearing land at the same time. It's simultaneously a short and long-term investment for your farm’s longevity in one go.

Erosion Control

Not only can tree stumps and roots create a health hazard, but they can additionally harm the surrounding soil that your new crops will be placed in. Especially on sloped land, obstacles like tree stumps can disrupt water flow, which prevents crops from staying healthy during drier periods of weather. A quick pass over your land with a PTO stump grinder will take care of this issue to maintain the quality of your soil and its crops.

Remove and Replenish in One Go

Both a standard and PTO stump grinder do two jobs in one. First, they clear the land and then instantly replenish it afterwards, with a new source of fuel and ground material to the overall betterment of crop health. This feature makes it appealing as a sustainable and cost-effective farming practice.

You can get in touch with our team today to discuss how a stump grinder can benefit your farm.