StumPro Gets Rid Of Stumps Cleanly

StumPro Gets Rid Of Stumps Cleanly 28-4-8 Getting rid of stumps is a messy job. Most stump grinders are pulled by tractors or trucks, which leave ruts in the yard. And trying to do the job with a chain saw is tough, dirty work. Rodney Lamb, Lake Isabella, Mich., says his new machine, the StumPro, obliterates stumps without destroying lawns. Lamb, who has a manufacturing background in the tree care industry, created the machine because he heard complaints from customers regarding problems with stump grinding machines on the market. The StumPro looks like a lawn tractor with a huge circular saw attached to the front. Lamb actually built the entire machine from the ground up. Four levers control the machine's steering and movement of the stump grinder blade. After reducing a stump to chips, you can lift the grinder blade out of the way and use the machine's front blade to push dirt and chips back into the hole. The StumPro is powered by a 24 hp air-cooled gas engine. It has a hydraulic transmission and the engine and pump are connected together without belts. The wheels are similar to those used on riding lawn mowers and golf carts. A 1/2-in. thick windshield composed of clear Lexan plastic protects the driver from flying debris. Right now, Lamb is looking for someone to purchase the patent and estimates that the retail price of the machine would be between $21,000 and $24,000. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Rodney Lamb, 1015 Bonanza Lane, Lake Isabella, Mich. 48893 (ph 989 644-3534; fax 989 644-3534; email: rlamb@direcway.com).

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