Lightning Stumps (Drew)

Family-owned stump removal contractor in Ontario, Canada

[Lightning Stumps (Drew) @lightningstumps]

@AndrewRSeeley1 What are the laws in your state? I’m not allowed to use my machine within 3ft of buried lines. I’m sure it’d be fine but I tell homeowners I can’t do it.

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@rootforcegrind What’s been working for keywords and negative keywords for LSA?

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@FatherKorz @GroundsCrew_CT @BlueCollarInvr There aren’t many big jobs with tight access. FWIW, my machine fits through a standard 36” gate when I remove the dual wheels.

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@GroundsCrew_CT @BlueCollarInvr Homeowners won’t know the performance difference, but big machines are physically impressive.

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@GroundsCrew_CT @BlueCollarInvr There’s a great “image” benefit with a bigger machine. It impresses contractors.

And homeowners are more likely to feel like they got value. Easier to justify paying a professional when they show up with a monster stump grinder.

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@grinditstumps Grinder fuel is a small portion, for sure.

I’ve spent $200 for $10k revenue.

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Hey stump grinders, how much do you spend on truck gas/diesel? 5-10% of revenue?

[Lightning Stumps (Drew) @lightningstumps]

Monday’s project. Grinding stumps to let them turn this mound into a parking spot.

No idea how long it’ll take, so I priced (and won) it as a “day rate”.

If it’s quick, I’ll spend time removing other stumps in the park.

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@AndrewRSeeley1 @GroundsCrew_CT Do you include drive time in your $300/hr target?

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Any hacks to stop diesel from staining a driveway? Asking for a friend. 🤓

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@grinditstumps Is there a quality difference between types of diesel?

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Stump removal.
Lightning fast.

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Remember to change filters. Especially if you buy a used machine!

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New stump grinder design incoming.

[Lightning Stumps (Drew) @lightningstumps]

Great day!

- tilt trailer increased EV range significantly (easily 350km / 215 miles now)
- tilt trailer was crazy easy to load & unload
- crushed a 6-stump job
- bought grease gun & grease
- ordered set of Carlton Razor teeth
- @CanadiensMTL won 🥅

You can just do things!

[Lightning Stumps (Drew) @lightningstumps]

@AndrewRSeeley1 High-powered grinders make a great first impression on tree guys. Every time.

Did you consider attacking this stump from the bottom of the hill?

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@grinditstumps I got a single axle tilt trailer (rated 7k) for my grinder that weighs 3,500 lbs.

Tomorrow is the first long drive with it.

[Lightning Stumps (Drew) @lightningstumps]

@grinditstumps @EBikeMikeVA The range is hurt more by aerodynamics than weight. A very heavy tilt trailer will fare better than a lighter enclosed trailer.