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Effective Strategies for Bulldozer Stump Removal

It seems that many people haven't had much experience clearing land with a bulldozer. An effective root rake on nearly any bulldozer can uproot a 12" stump. A D4H or a 12-ton class tractor equipped with a root rake can handle the job efficiently. While a D6 model might do the job slightly faster, the difference wouldn’t be substantial. However, a 160-200 class excavator with a root rake or bucket and thumb attachment is probably the best choice as it offers superior precision in cleaning the stumps.

When working with smaller crawlers on larger stumps, the key is to use the corner of the rake to sever the roots. Breaking the stump into pieces and removing it bit by bit can be effective. Although larger tractors such as a D7 or D8 could easily uproot the stumps, they tend to take a lot of soil with them, making it difficult to clean the stumps properly. Soil-laden stumps won't burn, no matter how much oil you use.

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Personal Experiences with Stump Removal Using Dozers

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12-13-2002 18:46:53

Re: Stump Removal with Dozer in reply to reefsan, 12-13-2002 16:26:31

Years ago, I used a TD6 International to remove a stump that measured about 12" across. It took me about an hour and a half of digging in a triangular pattern before I managed to loosen and remove the stump, which turned out to be 10 feet tall. The task was exhausting due to the manual operation of the steering and main clutches. During that period, I was working at Case Power and Equipment as a Construction equipment technician. I found that an 80 hp crawler was necessary to expedite the process, as it provided enough power to break the stump without needing to dig as deep. A torque converter also provided more pushing power, similar to the difference between a pneumatic impact gun and a hand ratchet.

The most effective tool I found for removing stumps was a 'stump ripper' attachment for the dozer blade, designed for 130 hp crawlers. This attachment was mounted on the left front corner of the blade and featured a vertical cutting blade that could extend about 8 feet in front. It splits the stump into smaller pieces, removing it to about 12 inches below ground level, thereby avoiding sinkholes typically associated with root removal. The only drawback of this blade was that it was particularly harsh on the final drives, especially on the left side. Best of luck with your stump removal efforts.

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