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Read articles →An owner-operator working against the clock with about 90 minutes of daylight, this video focuses entirely on backhoe stump-removal technique on the RK55. Mike explains his root-by-root approach, offers a frank price comparison between a tractor backhoe ($5,500) and a mini excavator ($65,000), and warns against using loader arms aggressively. Practical but brief, best for RK55 owners new to stump work.
An owner-operator sharing hands-on experience using the RK55 on their own rural property.
Work the roots in from the outside, popping them one by one, then tug periodically. Every root you pop weakens the stump until it pops out.
No, Mike warns against ramming stumps with loader arms since it will tear up your loader arms and tractor and is not worth it over a stump.
There is no real comparison in capability, but the backhoe costs $5,500 versus about $65,000 for a mini excavator, making it practical for occasional use.
Mike removed a 3-inch and an 8-inch diameter stump in about five minutes total using the root-by-root technique.
