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I used a mattock for 20-30 of this sized "volunteer" tree roots. For the larger trees (6" diameter and up, a couple approaching 20"), I used either a bow saw or a chain saw to cut, then used a mattock on some after digging around the stump to reveal roots radiating out. For the extremely large stumps (including the 35"-40" stump left by the city after they cut down trees interfering with power lines), I had a guy with a grinder come in. He used a large unit, not a bumber mount, which was self-propelled.
If they aren't too big, digging/cutting/roots/digging/cutting roots around the tree works pretty well to get the stump below ground level at least a foot or so. Once you get the first couple roots cut with the mattock, additional roots become easier to cut.
Or weed and root killer.
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