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Read articles →An owner-operator learning-as-he-goes video focused on using a backhoe attachment on a Mahindra 1626 to pull stumps on a six-acre family property. It shows two actual stump removals with brief technique notes (RPM management, breaking roots first), then covers removing the backhoe and prepping for a brush cutter swap. Casual and conversational with no specs or comparisons; best for new backhoe users curious about real-world stump work.
Joe presents himself as a hobby landowner learning his equipment firsthand, not a professional or dealer, so expect candid beginner impressions rather than technical expertise.
In this video it took about three minutes and 51 seconds of actual digging time, not counting stops for filming.
Turn the RPMs up, go slow, take your time, and focus on breaking the roots apart before trying to pull the stump out.
Yes, a sweetgum stump had a very deep taproot about three boot-lengths down, while an oak or ash stump had only shallow surface roots.
