Buying a Stump Grinders

Hydraulic stump grinding attachments for removing tree stumps.

$6,000-$30,000

New Price Range

$4,000-$15,000

Used Price Range

20-40 GPM

Hydraulic Flow Required

Spec Benchmarks

Hydraulic Requirements

Flow Required

20-40 GPM

Pressure Required

3000-4500 PSI

Standard Flow Compatible: Most mid-to-large frame skid steers and CTLs (17-25 GPM) can run this attachment.

Brand Recommendations

Premium
Blue Diamond

Professional grade

Value
Spartan Equipment

Budget option

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Baumalight/MTB

Canadian-made

New vs Used Pricing

Tier Price Range
Budget New $6,000-$10,000
Mid-Range New $10,000-$18,000
Premium New $18,000-$30,000
Used (Good Condition) $4,000-$15,000

Used prices estimated at 40-65% of new for items in good condition. Auction prices typically 30-55% of new.

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Canadian Buying Considerations

Import Costs: US attachments face a 45-90% effective markup in Canada when factoring exchange rates (CAD ~1.35-1.40/USD), potential 25% steel surtax, GST, and cross-border shipping.

Cold-Rated Steel: Canadian-built equipment uses cold-rated steel (CSA G40.21) suitable for -40C. Cheaper imports may use steel that becomes brittle in extreme cold.

Domestic Options: Consider Canadian manufacturers like HLA (Listowel, ON), Conterra (Strathmore, AB), Baumalight (Wallenstein, ON), and Denis Cimaf (Roxton Falls, QC) to avoid import costs.