You can! Most of the stump grinders available for rent are smaller wheeled machines with lower horse power. Depending on your stump and the weather conditions of the day you may or may not set your self up for a frustrating time. Also, if you have ever rented anything before you know there is no guarantee that it is well maintained or in good working condition.
If you do plan on renting a stump grinder consider the following:

  • Size & Number of stumps vs Size of machine
  • Vehicle required to transport machine
  • Fuel for the machine
  • Personal safety gear
  • Glasses/Googles
  • Helmet with metal face guard
  • Composite/steel toe boots
  • Long pants/jeans
  • Long shirt
  • Gloves
  • Strength to load, unload, and move the machine
  • Strength to maneuver the machine while it is running
  • Materials to protect nearby surroundings from damage
  • Material or screen to stop ying debris
  • Chance of damage to the rented grinder blade teeth from hidden debris
  • Debris clean up and disposal
  • Homeowner’s liability insurance coverage.

Stump grinding can be very messy, noisy, and dangerous. Our family has years of experience operating stump grinders and knows the right safety equipment to wear, what precautions to take, and how to remove your stump without damaging the landscape. We are also licensed and insured to cover any incidentals.
Estimates are free, so save yourself a little bit of the DIY frustration!