You can get a 13 HP stump grinder rental from your local Home Depot or Lowes Rental Center.  These are push behind and will require 2-4 hours per stump or longer depending on their size.  They will usually cost around $200 per day.  These are usually compact enough that you can transport them with a pick up truck.

You can rent a stump grinder that is larger from Sunbelt or any local Lawn and Garden equipment rental.  These are usually walk behind units that require a basic knowledge of hydraulics and how to operate a machine.  These are usually around a 25-30 HP unit, these are more powerful stump grinders than the push behind, but are a little more challenging to maneuver.  These will usually take one to two hours per stump and will commonly stall on the stump, requiring a resetting of the cutter blade.  These machines generally require a equipment trailer to transport and will cost you around $300-$400 per day.

Both of these machines are powerful, so safety gear is highly recommended.  Gloves, safety glasses, helmet, ear protection, heavy duty boots, and thick pants or chaps are all necessary to protect you when operating a stump grinder.  Learn How We Work Here.

It’s usually more cost effective and efficient to hire a professional if you have one or two stumps. Even for larger jobs we recommend hiring a Stump Grinding service. The machine we use is more than twice as powerful than what is generally available for rent allowing us to cut through larger jobs with ease.  If you consider the time required to transport and use these stump grinder rentals, it is usually advantageous to allow a professional to help you.

You can find more information about stump grinder rental from SunBelt Rentals.