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Read articles →A casual, low-pressure evening job showing a 1025R and Heavy Hitch toothbar removing three decades-old arborvitae stumps, supplemented by bolt-on hooks and chain. Tim explains why the toothbar outperforms a plain bucket for root work, mentions running hydraulic pressure at 2900 PSI, and references a HydrosPlus cooler keeping temps in check. Best for owners curious whether a toothbar alone can handle established stumps without a backhoe or grapple.
An owner-operator channel where Tim documents real projects on his own property, though Heavy Hitch and HydrosPlus are paid sponsors with a discount code mentioned at the end.
Yes, the video shows a 1025R with a Heavy Hitch toothbar, bolt-on hooks, and chain removing three 30-year-old arborvitae stumps without a backhoe or grapple.
A bucket has a full-width edge like 53 or 57 inches contacting the ground, while the toothbar has seven teeth with narrow quarter to three-eighths inch points, concentrating force for digging.
Go along each side first to get the worst roots out, then work in closer and closer until the stump comes free, rather than trying to force it out in one try.
Running at 2900 PSI and hitting the relief valve often, the oil stayed at 140 degrees with a HydrosPlus cooler, versus 190 to 200 or higher without it.
