is a floor jack a car jack or something else?
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removing tree stumps
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can a stump grinder be used safely on a 20 or 30 degree decline, in a muddy environment? No grass is planted yet
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There are many roots holding the stump in place as well as the soil itself. It is not neccesary or desirable to cut them all. You will have to cut as many roots as possible before any decent stump can be yanked.
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If is is really that steep and muddy then the answer is maybe not. It would make it a lot more difficult and dangerous. An exerienced and determined operator might be able. You are probably over stating the actual slope. If it is that steep then you will have problems with any type of landscaping. Yes, a floor jack is a car jack.
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18 years ago
It is like the ones at the garage. They roll it under the car, and jack up the car by pumping the handle up/down.
Bob
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maybe so, if it doesn't, then pull it.
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it is a jack with wheels on it, like they use in garages
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I haven't done the math, but going out 5 feet is a decline of 2 feet. This results in a slope of 21 degrees if my trig is correct.
Many places is steeper (going out 3 feet could be decline of 1-2 feet in some places). This slope is about 18-33 degrees, in other places go out 10 feet and go down 5 feet, this slope is 26 degrees.
This assumes all the trig I learned to become an engineer has actually stayed with me 15 years later. Who wouldathunk?
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as I think about it, this makes sense- cut a few roots, pull the stump out, then re-reade the hole left behind?
how long would it take for roots to decay? Assume grass is planeted over it on a sloped hill. roots would be under about 6-18 inches of clay and soil.
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18 years ago
OK then. I myself would be hesitant to try a any type of grinder on such a slope even though is may be possible. Better to try one of the other excellent suggestions.
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If it does, then no reason to pull the stump (other than out of the hole). I was never that lucky, but se la vi.
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Not with me using it.