Dipperfox 600 Stump Grinder Working In A Tight Space
I have just been looking at the Dipperfox 600 stump grinder working in a tight space, up against the wall. I will show you the video shortly. The Dipperfox uses a completely different type of method from the traditional stump grinder. It has more of a drilling action rather than a grinding action. However, the end product is basically the same: the main root ball of the stump is removed. You can see the traditional method of tree stump grinding, which still works fine. However, the Dipperfox stump grinder is a completely different concept.
No Debris Guards Needed
One of the benefits that I really like with the Dipperfox 600 stump grinder is the fact that it does not throw debris everywhere. You can see in the video above that I’m using a Predator stump grinder machine that I used to own and the chippings are flying quite a distance. The chippings are not really a problem; the problem is if there is a stone within the chippings which can quite easily fly through a pane of glass or chip a car, etc. So with the Dipperfox, there is no need to put up any debris guards like you often have two with a traditional stump grinder, especially if you are working around properties or cars, etc.
Drilling Action
Another advantage of the Dipperfox is the fact that if I was grinding the tree stump with a traditional grinder. I would have to first break out the concrete around the tree stump before I could grind. However, there is no need for this as the Dipperfox can just come straight down on top of the tree stump and literally drill the tree stump out.
Flexibility
The Dipperfox stump grinder can be fitted on a range of machines. From an excavator to something like a dingo tool carrier. Or something like an advanced loader or a bobcat skid steer machine. Although in the video we are looking at the Dipperfox 600. The Dipperfox 400 offers even more versatility, due to the fact it can be fitted on a 1.5-tonne excavator. Providing their is enough oil flow on your power unit, it makes the stump grinder highly versatile.
Long Reach
Another useful feature of the Dipperfox stump grinder is the fact that if it’s fitted to an excavator, it can reach stumps on banks and around ponds. A traditional stump grinder would not have the reach to be able to do this. Of course, there is for and against with every machine. The Predator 28 and 38 are great machines for getting into narrow gateways which so many gardens in the UK seem to have! Of course, if the Dipperfox stump grinder is fitted to a tool carrier or a 1.5-ton mini digger, that gives a reasonable amount of flexibility and manoeuvrability in tight spaces.
To Conclude
If you would like more information on the Dipperfox stump grinder, RJ Hall Engineering are UK dealers. Or you can reach the main Dipperfox website here for further information.
