FAQs
1. What tractors are best for this PTO wood chipper and stump grinder bundle?
This PTO wood chipper and stump grinder bundle is built for compact and small utility tractors rated between 15–45 HP. As long as your tractor has a 540 RPM rear PTO, a Category I 3 point hitch, and typical PTO HP in that range, you can run both implements. The frames are Category I, quick-hitch compatible, so most compact and small utility tractors on small farms can hook up using an ASABE Quick Hitch I 3 point hitch system without extra adapters.
2. How does the SG24 Pro PTO stump grinder remove tree stumps?
The SG24 Pro is a 3-point PTO stump grinder designed for safe, repeatable stump removal. The tractor backs up so the tractor pulls the grinder into position, then the solid steel grinding wheel is lowered onto tree stumps and surface roots. A 24" disc with 34 carbide teeth (34 tungsten carbide cutting teeth) cuts stumps and roots down to about 6" below the ground, giving you effective stump grinding depth for lawn and site prep. As the tractor moves slowly and holds a steady 540 RPM PTO speed, the cutting wheel uses tractor PTO power and torque instead of a separate engine to grind stumps and clean up leftover debris.
3. Is a PTO shaft with slip clutch included, or do I need to buy a driveline separately?
You do not need to buy a separate PTO driveline shaft. Both the SG24 Pro stump grinder and the WCAP130 wood chipper come with a PTO shaft included, and the stump grinder’s shaft is a PTO shaft with slip clutch. The bundled shaft with slip clutch protects the drive system by slipping if you hit a hidden rock, large roots, or other hard material. This integrated driveline makes the grinder a true PTO driven stump grinder and ensures the PTO shaft setup matches the recommended PTO power range for 15–45 HP tractors.
4. What kind of material can the WCAP130 PTO wood chipper handle?
The WCAP130 is a 5" PTO wood chipper designed to chip branches and limbs on large property and lawn edges. It uses a disc-style flywheel with a 25" flywheel diameter and robust flywheel thickness to turn wood and storm debris into uniform wood chips. The chipper is rated to process fresh wood up to 5" and dry wood up to 4" thick, then throw the chips out of the tall discharge chute. Instead of a complex hydraulic infeed system, it uses gravity feed, which keeps the machine simpler and lowers maintenance demands while still offering strong, long-lasting performance for typical farm clean-up.
5. Why choose a PTO-powered bundle instead of separate gas powered machines?
With this bundle, the tractor provides the PTO power, so you don’t have another gas powered engine to fuel, store, and repair. The SG24 Pro and WCAP130 share the same PTO hp range and use the tractor’s driveline and drive system for consistent optimal performance. For many small farms, that means less fuel variety, fewer engines to winterize, and more reliable starting after storage. In practical terms, if you’ve got a row of old tree stumps and a pile of limbs, you can rough-cut with a chainsaw, then spend about an hour at a time doing stump removal and chipping with one tractor, one operator, and no extra engines.
6. What Pro features improve control and long lasting performance on the stump grinder?
The SG24 Pro includes several upgrades focused on operator control and long lasting performance. The 24" disc uses solid steel grinding construction and 34 tungsten carbide cutter tips to resist wear during repeated stump grinding jobs. A built-in chainsaw holder on the frame keeps your chainsaw close at hand for trimming high stumps before you start. The Pro model’s GO-STOP indicator helps you match tractor speed to cutting load, while the integrated quick hitch frame and quick hitch compatible design make hookup fast. Together with the PTO shaft with slip clutch, these features help protect the grinder, preserve the teeth, and deliver stable cutting over years of use.
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