John Deere expands its Worksite Pro attachments lineup with the addition of the SS30 model Stump Shredder. Ideal for landscaping and construction job sites, the shredder removes stumps from 8 inches to 28 inches in one pass. Larger stumps are easily removed with multiple bores. The stump shredder is optimized for mid- and large-frame G-Series skid steers (320G, 324G, 330G, and 332G) and mid- and large-frame G-Series compact track loaders (325G, 331G, and 333G).

The stump shredder is designed with a low-speed, high-torque auger planetary drive that shreds tree stumps with reduced incidence of high-speed flying debris when compared to conventional stump grinders, according to Deere. Despite its slower operating speeds, stump removal is also faster than conventional grinders. Site cleanup is easy thanks to the small, contained chip pile produced by the attachment.

For superior ease of operation, the shredder’s hardened pilot cone draws the auger into the stump while 0.75-inch-thick AR500 steel blades cut the stump. With the SS30 model, operators can bore up to 20 inches into the ground to remove stump feeder roots.

Carbide tool replacement parts are not needed for the attachment, and maintenance is only required every 1,000 stumps.