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DeerFlyHater t1_j64uxav wrote

The excavator will give you a cleaner look in the future. Mini ex rentals aren't cheap in some parts of the state. Do some research to see if that piece of equipment is capable of doing what you want first.

Sometimes ground stumps start rotting and leave eventual low spots in the yard. Years from now of course.

You'll need to backfill plus add topsoil regardless of the method.

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zac1724 OP t1_j64v49f wrote

Agreed on backfill. And i was reading about low spots due to rotting.

I’ll call around for Ex rentals but my initial research is around 2500 for a week

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Outrageous_Egg8672 t1_j66xj4j wrote

What diameter are they at the stump and how many? A tiny machine can do a big stump, but it will take a while and you'll spend more in hours. You'll want to size the machine appropriately.

A hydraulic thumb to help lift the stump out is nice. I'd ask if they have a "frost ripper" that you can rent in addition to a digging bucket for the machine. It can help avoid disturbing as much earth (look up "removing stump with frost ripper").

If this is an area you want to be grass, plan on how you are going to fill it. Stumps leave a big void.

I agree with the other poster that if you can wait a year or more they are easier to deal with.

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