What is a Stump Bucket?

Stump bucket – is an attachment for tractor, mini loader, and other types of machines designed to remove stumps.

It’s called different things: stump bucket, front hoe bucket, and a poor man’s backhoe. This bucket is used to remove small stumps, saplings, old landscaping, dig holes for new landscaping, dig shallow trenches, or carry boulders.

Used in construction, landscaping, farming, and forestry. It can tackle a lot of digging projects for a fraction of the cost.

A stump bucket is an attachment for skid steer, and other machine types designed to remove tree stumps.

If you regularly need to remove tree stumps, you will understand how arduous the process can be.   It can take a long time to get particularly stubborn and challenging tree stumps out of the ground; and a stump bucket can make all the difference.

This attachment digs into the root structure of a tree stump and curls to get the stump out of the ground as cleanly and easily as possible.   Without a stump bucket, this job could take hours, and using this tool can save you a lot of time and effort.

Additional Maintenance

All stump buckets will require maintenance to a certain extent.    This includes carrying out things such as:

Cleaning the stump bucket before and after using it;

Carrying out safety checks regularly for loose nuts and bolts;

Checking the controls and overall condition frequently;

Can I use a stump bucket to remove rocks and other debris?

Certain models can. A stump bucket can be used to remove rocks, scoop up loose soil, and dig trenches. Refer to the guidelines for each stump bucket to ensure that you are using it for the right purpose.

Do I need to be a professional to use a stump bucket?

No. If you have a tractor or skid steer, you can use a stump bucket. However, it is important to follow all the necessary safety guidance and information and read up on how to use this attachment safely if you haven’t operated one previously.