I am the owner of the Baumalight stump grinder. It is powered by a J.D. 1025R. It works very well! It has given me no trouble or issues. I have recouped the cost of the unit easily in 3 years by grinding stumps for a fair price. I use a diamond blade on a 4" grinder to sharpen the teeth, that works great as well, no need to buy new teeth too soon, but they are available. Hint for use! Make sure the lower lift arms of tractor are very tight so the grinder can't swing side to side. Grease the bearings often! Thanks.

@FloridaDeere

20 күн бұрын

Yes, agree on all those things. I have earned probably double what I paid, but I've owned it a little longer and that doesn't include what I would have had to pay on my two properties had I not owned one myself. To me, it's easily the best attachment I have ever bought, very useful . I haven't used a grinder yet on the teeth, but that's not a bad idea. Thanks for watching.

Nice comparison, makes sense why the Woodland Mills is 70 pounds heavier after looking over the construction. Aside from that they seem very comparable. First impression is that the 1 series is probably as small of a machine that can handle the Woodland Mills. I guess we'll find out soon how each performs on smaller applications.

@FloridaDeere

Жыл бұрын

Yep, just need to wait to get people back from their camping trips in their new to them campers. Maybe those people will learn about AirBNB or VRBO some day?😂

I would encourage you to dig deeper on where the Woodland Mills Grinder is built. Their website explains that it is built in China.

@FloridaDeere

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I know you had mentioned that before, but this time I went digging and had to talk with the chat people and they did mention they are designed and tested in Canada but are in fact built in China, so sad. Thanks Tim, I will mention that and correct the disclosure in the next video as well. It has been disclosed on the Facebook page and the description of the current video.

You point out the Woodland Mills mounts are a little thicker but the Baumalight mounts are much bigger and stronger. The bottom mounts on the Woodland Mills are only tiny dog ears welded on and the top has no plate backing.

@FloridaDeere

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, overall the Woodland Mills is much heavier built, the difference between the two units is roughly 80 lbs (430lbs versus 350lbs) in Woodland Mills favor, if that is an advantage and to some extent it is. As far as being tiny dog ears, I wouldn't call those tiny at all. Those seem to me to be pretty thick pieces of metal too. I've used both stump grinders, certainly the Baumalight far more, based on owning it but a fair amount with the Woodland Mills. I think both are quite sturdy and if the WM's wasn't Chinese, I would gladly purchase one of those for well over a $1000 less. I've used my Baumalight for now 3+ years and it's been great and very reliable, however, the position of those mounts on the WM's is far superior to the mounts on the Baumalight. It's not that the mounts on the WM's are forward, but that they are higher. There is less a chance of dragging them across a stump as you grind away. I have had issue with the Baumalight's "low profile" and while using the WM's never had that issue. As far as long-term quality, i really can't say which one is better. I find that people with a Baumalight like it and the same goes with the Woodland Mills. Despite being Chinese made, again, a definite drawback in my book, the WM seems to be a quality product. I had rewatch the video to see what you are talking about. I really don't think that is an issue. I would agree that the overall design on that part of the stump grinder is better by Baumalight, BUT, the fact that those mounts are way low does create that issue. Thanks for watching.

I can't believe the Woodland Mills is that much heavier. I feel like I'm pushing my 1025R to the limit with the Baumalight

@FloridaDeere

Жыл бұрын

Yes the Chinese steel is apparently much thicker to give it the same strength. And while I'm joking, that actually may be the case. In what way do you think you are pushing the 1025 to the limit? Thanks for watching.

@johnvassaur

Жыл бұрын

@@FloridaDeere I've ground somewhere between 100-150 trees of all sizes/densities, ranging from smaller photinias to large oaks. I recently blew the rockshaft valve (I think that was it, I'm still new to tractors) so my grinder wouldn't stay up when I needed it to. Thankfully covered by warranty

Which grinder would you buy? I have looked at these two grinders since 2020. I'm leaning towards the Baumalight because it is manufactured in Canada. The Woodland Mills is manufactured in China. Just can't get on board with that on equipment.

@FloridaDeere

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I agree to a certain extent. When I bought mine, I had thought both were manufactured in Canada, but I went with the Baumalight because I had a TTWT discount code and they were the same price. Now the Woodlands is a little cheaper like $2400 or so and I have seen the Baumalight skyrocket to roughly $3800-4000, so that is a hard pill to swallow. I do my best to buy American and then anything not Chinese and then Chinese when I absolutely have too. But, they seem to be essentially the same build quality or close. I mean I bet the BL is better because it's lighter stronger metal, but it being a stump grinder, the heavier because it's less strong pound for pound Chinesium steel does offer weight on a machine where it can be an advantage. I do like the kick stand being higher on the WM's too, as the BL's have a tendency to get in the way and drag. Strictly philosophical purchase, Baumalight, with price and function in mind, I might opt for the Woodland Mills if I could get past the Chinese made issue. I hope that breakdown helps you. Thanks for watching.

Looking at the way the unit drops when coming off the stump, I think you're pushing it a bit too fast. The lack of large chips makes me think the teeth need sharpening.

Are there teeth interchangeable between the two ?

@FloridaDeere

6 ай бұрын

Goodness man, I had both for a short time, but I can't say for sure. They looked to be identical units at least in a design way, so I wouldl think they are, but I could be wrong. When I bought teeth, I don't remember any links making a distinction between the two, so I would guess they are the same. Thanks for watching, I wish I could be useful.

Sucks this is made in China. Thats the reason I don't buy woodland mills stuff. I wonder if Baumalight is truly made in North America?

@FloridaDeere

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they are made in Canada, not US, but Canada. I am usually willing to buy in lots of places if I can avoid Chinese stuff. It's not the people I have an issue with, it's their form of government and my considerable distaste for the CCP and how they shouldn't be trusted...like ever. Don't mean to make this a politcal channel, but they are terrible. Preferrably I like to buy American, German or Japanese products, as they usually seem like the best made, but I do settle for others if I can't get those. Thanks for watching.