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Read articles →This is a hands-on demo of a Baumalight PTO stump grinder mounted on a John Deere 2038R, grinding a roughly 24-inch spruce/pine stump down below grade. The owner explains how this back-and-forth PTO design differs from oscillating grinders, uses the bucket to clear rocks first, runs it at 540 PTO, and gives an honest take on its value versus heavier-duty grinders. Good for tractor owners weighing whether a PTO stump grinder attachment is worth buying for occasional use.
Posted by the KELLI'S LAWN SERVICE channel, an owner sharing firsthand experience running their own equipment rather than a dealer or manufacturer.
Yes, the transcript says the 2038R has absolutely no problem power-wise spinning this grinder, which runs at 540 PTO.
Instead of oscillating side to side, this PTO grinder works by using the tractor to move it back and forth across the stump.
The grinder has a bucket attached, used to clean up around the stump first to expose hidden rocks, since you do not want to hit rocks with a stump grinder.
The owner says it is a great machine for the price but not heavy duty enough if you are going into the stump grinding business itself.
