Taking on the Tree Stump Removal Process With John Deere Equipment

Tree stumps can cause headaches when it comes time to mow the lawn or do other yard work-related chores. Thankfully, stumps can be removed with a little bit of hard work and the right equipment on your side.

John Deere Backhoe

There are many ways to remove a tree stump. One such way is by attaching a John Deere backhoe to a tractor. But, what steps need to be taken to ensure the tree stump removal process is done without mishaps taking place?

With a John Deere tractor and backhoe on your side, you will need to also have a shovel and chainsaw to dig down and around the tree stump.

Position the tractor and backhoe so you can dig up material and place it as far away from the hole as possible. This will also help to limit the number of times the tractor has to be repositioned.
Set the tractor’s parking brake and make sure the transmission is placed in the neutral position.
Rotate the tractor seat into the backhoe-operating position, lower the stabilizer feet, and remove the transport locking pins.
Using the boom and bucket control levers, you can dig on three sides of the stump from a single position and deposit the dug out material to both the left and right sides of the stump.
The soil around the stump can sometimes be largely composed of clay material. When this is the case, use the shovel to remove the material that’s right up against the stump’s major roots. This will help to free the stump.
You will want to use the chainsaw to cut away some of the larger and deeper roots so the stump will be able to come free. Once the stump is free, it’s time to get it out of the hole.
Tighten a ratchet winch strap to the stump by running it under the freed stump and up to and around the backhoe bucket.
Then, using the backhoe’s boom lift capacity, lift the stump out of the hole and carry it to an area of the property where it can be disposed of according to local regulations.

Final Thoughts

The entire tree stump removal process should take less than three hours with a John Deere tractor and backhoe on your side. For more information and details about the stump removal process, watch the video below or visit the John Deere Tips Notebook website.