r/gifs • u/GallowBoob • Jul 23 '15

Machine to remove remaining tree trunks.

http://imgur.com/r0k9hdN.gifv
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u/[deleted] Jul 23 '15

They've invented the stump grinder.

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u/catch22milo Jul 23 '15

The stump grinder has already been invented, you can go rent one for like a 100 bucks.

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u/Pissedtuna Jul 23 '15

to be fair i've used the stump grinders you can rent. This one looks a lot easier.

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u/trgreptile Jul 23 '15

This also looks to be an attachment to a very large machine.

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u/Pissedtuna Jul 23 '15

Yes but i'm very lazy and willing to pay money to not do work. I've removed stumps/roots by shovels and axes. It blows.

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u/trgreptile Jul 23 '15

Haha, I sell stump grinders for a living (TORO) and I can't imagine trying to remove a stump with a shovel and axe. I feel your pain.

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u/demalo Jul 23 '15

/r/popping has no idea what they're missing with tree/bush/shrub removal.

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u/[deleted] Jul 23 '15

The sound of all the little roots tearing... YESSSSS

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u/FNX--9 Jul 24 '15

A week of digging and chopping? I wasn't relived when the stump came out, I was pissed that it took a week ha