Stump bucket, tooth bar, or...

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mahler007

Discussion Starter · May 13, 2021

Hi,
I have read through some other discussions regarding the above implements, but was hoping to get some advice on my specific situation.

I have a 1023e with the loader. Some of the things I need to do at my property are dig holes for trees and dig trenches. I also need to rip some overgrown vegetation up.

I am thinking of getting a stump bucket for the digging, but they don't seem to be too popular here on the forum. While I might have a stump or two I could remove, that's not the primary reason I am looking at a stump bucket.

Can anyone provide any advice on how useful this implement is for tasks other than just removing stumps? Thanks for sharing!

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BOBL

· #2 · May 13, 2021

I own and use a CRI stump bucket. The bucket I use is a compact bucket designed by CRI just for the JD or other sub compact tractors. I find it very practical for moving soil from restricted areas, punching small holes for mom's plants, and of course, for removing stumps. I've buried short cable runs with it, but I don't think it's a good use for the bucket.

Busting out stumps is a lot more work and takes more time than most people think. I removed a stump for my neighbor last week. It was 10" across and it took 2.5 hours to remove. Not the stump buckets fault, just the way it is.

Compact Tractor Stump Buckets – Cold Roll Industrial

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TPS

· #3 · May 13, 2021

BOBL said:
I own and use a CRI stump bucket. The bucket I use is a compact bucket designed by CRI just for the JD or other sub compact tractors. I find it very practical for moving soil from restricted areas, punching small holes for mom's plants, and of course, for removing stumps. I've buried short cable runs with it, but I don't think it's a good use for the bucket.

Busting out stumps is a lot more work and takes more time than most people think. I removed a stump for my neighbor last week. It was 10" across and it took 2.5 hours to remove. Not the stump buckets fault, just the way it is.

Compact Tractor Stump Buckets – Cold Roll Industrial

First time I've seen this specific stump bucket. It looks well-built and useful. A bit expensive at $825 for the sub-compact 1 series version, but I'll bet you get a lot of use from it. This is definitely something I'd consider in the future.

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ClydeLogan

· #4 · May 13, 2021

Watch a stump bucket designed for the 1-series tractor at work here.

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FortClatsop

· #5 · May 13, 2021

I had my 2305 for 12 years before I got pallet forks, an Artillian Front Hoe, Heavy Hitch Tooth Bar and a Heavy Hitch ripper. There wasn’t a lot of great attachments when I got my tractor. It had pretty limited usefulness. All those “investments” were a real game changer. I can do a great deal more. It often takes some creativity and patience to figure things out.

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mahler007

Discussion Starter · #6 · May 13, 2021

Thanks for the replies, everyone...

BOBL said:
I own and use a CRI stump bucket. The bucket I use is a compact bucket designed by CRI just for the JD or other sub compact tractors. I find it very practical for moving soil from restricted areas, punching small holes for mom's plants, and of course, for removing stumps. I've buried short cable runs with it, but I don't think it's a good use for the bucket.

Thanks - yes, that is the one I was looking at. When you say, "buried short cable runs," were you trenching with the bucket? Just curious what specifically you found to be not so useful in this context.

ClydeLogan said:
Watch a stump bucket designed for the 1-series tractor at work here.

Yes, I had watched that video before, but somehow glossed over the part where he trenches with it. Looked easy enough. Regrettably, I watched until the end of the video, and now I want a grapple...

BOBL

· #7 · May 13, 2021

I buried some low voltage cable and some underground 230v cable. Way better than a shovel, but the technique is in the dumping. I buried the cables 2-3 feet deep, but unlike a backhoe you dig, move forward, dump, repeat. Eventually the dirt will push off to the sides, and it works well through any type of soil.

When removing stumps you'll need to dig around and under the stump, and I've removed stumps where digging put almost the entire tractor into the hole. This is what takes the time. Dig, curl, rip and eventually the stump gives up.

This stump bucket also works really well for planting .

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BOBL

· #8 · May 13, 2021

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Watching the video I would have to say that his bucket is nice, but too short. And, if he has a grapple there's no need for a stump bucket to pull saplings. I pull the saplings with my JD grapple. Like in the picture below.

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mahler007

Discussion Starter · #9 · May 14, 2021

BOBL said:
I buried some low voltage cable and some underground 230v cable. Way better than a shovel, but the technique is in the dumping. I buried the cables 2-3 feet deep, but unlike a backhoe you dig, move forward, dump, repeat. Eventually the dirt will push off to the sides, and it works well through any type of soil.

When removing stumps you'll need to dig around and under the stump, and I've removed stumps where digging put almost the entire tractor into the hole. This is what takes the time. Dig, curl, rip and eventually the stump gives up.

This stump bucket also works really well for planting .

Thanks BOBL - that's all very helpful.

Cheers,
Andrew

machineryman

· #10 · May 14, 2021

I had one of the very design....very dissapointed in it's function and sold....very limited value on a 1025r

mahler007

Discussion Starter · #11 · May 14, 2021

machineryman said:
I had one of the very design....very dissapointed in it's function and sold....very limited value on a 1025r

What were you trying to do with it?

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BOBL

· #12 · May 14, 2021

machineryman said:
I had one of the very design....very dissapointed in it's function and sold....very limited value on a 1025r

You had "one" of what ?????

AnnudderDeereFan

· #13 · May 14, 2021

mahler007 said:
Hi,
I have read through some other discussions regarding the above implements, but was hoping to get some advice on my specific situation.

I have a 1023e with the loader. Some of the things I need to do at my property are dig holes for trees and dig trenches. I also need to rip some overgrown vegetation up.

I am thinking of getting a stump bucket for the digging, but they don't seem to be too popular here on the forum. While I might have a stump or two I could remove, that's not the primary reason I am looking at a stump bucket.

Can anyone provide any advice on how useful this implement is for tasks other than just removing stumps? Thanks for sharing!

I spent the morning digging a trench with my Good Works Tractor Stump Wrecker for a French drain in mostly clay. First try doing that and it worked great!
It also made moving hostas and other plants out of the way very easy. Took me two hours to trench 4 different lines together. Much easier on my back than the traditional method. Just had to do fine work to get the slope right. Great tool!

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machineryman

· #14 · May 14, 2021

Moving stumps and roots

mahler007

Discussion Starter · #15 · May 14, 2021

AnnudderDeereFan said:
I spent the morning digging a trench with my Good Works Tractor Stump Wrecker for a French drain in mostly clay. First try doing that and it worked great!
It also made moving hostas and other plants out of the way very easy. Took me two hours to trench 4 different lines together. Much easier on my back than the traditional method. Just had to do fine work to get the slope right. Great tool!

Excellent! That's what I was hoping to hear.

machineryman said:
Moving stumps and roots

Thanks Machineryman - moving stumps and roots is not really what I need this particular attachment for, ironically!

machineryman

· #16 · May 15, 2021

I put it on my 4400 with the heavier hydraulics and it did better....just not enough curl or lift pressure....now for planting flowers...digging dirt you may be okay...but they are advertised as stump bucket but they are far from it....

trav

· #17 · May 15, 2021

machineryman said:
I put it on my 4400 with the heavier hydraulics and it did better....just not enough curl or lift pressure....now for planting flowers...digging dirt you may be okay...but they are advertised as stump bucket but they are far from it....

Which stump bucket did you have?

machineryman

· #18 · May 15, 2021

two different types....one had 4 tooth bars with rippers...believe it was a Tomahawk and the other was Titan and had a spoon type end with rippers....I believe the Tomahawk would have worked excellent on a BobCat or skidsteer that had heavy hydraulics....the need for heavy hydraulics controls its effectiveness otherwise you have something like a pond scoop effect on low hydraulics...the 1025r did not have adequate hydraulics at all....now if you're planting flowers or small bushes or light dirt work it might get you some results...but roots and stumps is out of the question....don't waist your money...

MarkEagleUSA

· #19 · May 15, 2021

machineryman said:
two different types....one had 4 tooth bars with rippers...believe it was a Tomahawk and the other was Titan and had a spoon type end with rippers....I believe the Tomahawk would have worked excellent on a BobCat or skidsteer that had heavy hydraulics....the need for heavy hydraulics controls its effectiveness otherwise you have something like a pond scoop effect on low hydraulics...the 1025r did not have adequate hydraulics at all....now if you're planting flowers or small bushes or light dirt work it might get you some results...but roots and stumps is out of the question....don't waist your money...

Plenty of videos put there showing they work quite well on a 1025R.

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machineryman

· #20 · May 15, 2021

Okay on the videos...just my personal experience....but go for it....

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