Is Dipperfox a stump grinder, stump cutter, stump drill, or stump crusher?
Dipperfox combines all the elements of all the tools mentioned above.
A stump grinder or stump cutter is a power tool ranging in size from a lawnmower to a truck. Most accomplish tasks by employing a high-speed disk with teeth that grind the stump and roots into small chips. A typical stump grinder/cutter incorporates a cutter wheel with fixed carbide teeth.
Dipperfox differs from similar products primarily in the drilling speed and efficiency achieved through dynamic gear changes, replaceable blades, and replaceable end bolts.
High-speed stump grinders and stump cutters also create noise and flying debris. Reduced noise pollution and no high-speed objects compared with grinders, saving the operator and the people surrounding the job site.
Is Dipperfox a stump drill?
The drill differs from the stump cutter primarily in the rotational speed of the blades. If milling allows the stump top to be removed to ground level, Dipperfox also removes the stump core with a Dipperfox drill.
The cutter is sensitive to all obstacles. The blades can break on contact with a stone or other metal object, and they bounce off quickly when working on the ground. The stump drill works quietly and persistently, and its parts do not need to be changed often.
Is it a vertical stump tool for removing stumps?
No. The boom attachment, which allows you to set the required lever force, enables the Dipperfox to drill the stump at an angle that may be necessary for larger or crooked stumps.
Is Dipperfox a slow-speed drill?
Yes. Compared to a stump grinder, Dipperfox has a low RPM range of 20–60 RPM.
Does low rotation speed mean longer processing time?
No. Due to its different design, Dipperfox will do the same job, but 8-10 times faster than a vertical stump grinder, at a much lower rotation speed.
Is Dipperfox a hydraulic stump cutter?
The drill differs from the stump cutter primarily in the rotational speed of the blades. If milling allows the stump top to be removed to ground level, we remove the stump core with a Dipperfox drill.
The cutter is also sensitive to all obstacles. The blades can break on contact with a stone or other metal object, and they bounce off quickly when working on the ground. The stump drill works quietly and persistently, and its parts do not need to be changed often.
Is Dipperfox just an excavator boom attachment?
Dipperfox is a professional tool attached to the end of an excavator boom. The cutting blades, which are rotated by a hydraulic drive with a gearbox, and which, figuratively speaking, cut the stump into slices all the way to the branching roots.
Stumps are crushed very quickly and in an environmentally friendly way. It takes an average of twenty seconds to crush one 45 cm high stump, so up to 180 stumps are crushed in one hour.
How fast is Dipperfox compared to similar products?
Stumps are crushed very quickly and in an environmentally friendly way. It takes an average of 20 seconds to chip one 45-centimeter high stump, so up to 180 stumps are crushed in one hour.
Dipperfox is 10 times faster than other known stump grinding methods.
Can the operator change the cutting blades at the site?
Yes! For example, replacing the blades does not require disassembling the entire housing to which they were attached, which could be very inconvenient for the operator at the worksite. Blades can be changed individually and quickly.
Can the operator sharpen the stump grinder's cutting blades on site?
Yes. For sharpening the blades, there is no need to disassemble them. The only tool required is an angle grinder.
What about the stump leftovers?
Only thin chips remain from the stump. The chips mix with the soil and decompose into environmentally safe humus over the years.
What are the use cases for Dipperfox?
It is necessary to remove stumps when felling the forest. For example, suppose there are plans to build on the logging area, like installing a power line maintenance area. In that case, the equipment can move as required once the stumps have been cleared.
Another example is the construction of new conventional and light transport roads. This was done by uprooting stumps, a labor-intensive and time-consuming process.
However, with Dipperfox, the stumps can be crushed clean without damaging the surrounding surface. This way, you can quickly and easily get rid of stumps in city spaces, parks, or alleys.
Read more about Dipperfox Stump Crusher working on the maintenance of areas under power lines from our blog post “How Dipperfox Stump Crusher reduces the total cost of maintenance for power lines.”
What is the most significant benefit of Dipperfox?
Thanks to new technology, Dipperfox helps users save time and money and gain a competitive advantage. Compared to stump clearing, Dipperfox gives 10-15 times more efficient, measurable value for money.
Dipperfox is a professional stump grinding tool for excavators weighing 12-30 tonnes on average. Instead of plowing stumps and wasting time, fuel, and damage to the ground, Dipperfox instantly drills the stump and solves the problem. In addition, it eliminates the need to remove uprooted stumps. It is always possible to choose the process of drying and cleaning the stumps, but handling them is time-consuming and resource-intensive. The stump drill preserves the natural surface around the stump and is environmentally friendly in all respects.
What are the technical requirements for the excavator?
Excavator requirements: 14-30 tonne excavators with a minimum power of 74 kW (100hp)
Hydraulic oil consumption: 110-220 liters per minute.
Oil pressure: 180-320 bar.
Working speed in ideal conditions – crushing one stump together with positioning – 20 seconds, 180 stumps per hour.
How long is the service interval?
Dipperfox is easy to maintain and has a 250-hour oil change cycle.
How the Dipperfox is attached to the excavator boom
Dipperfox is attached to the boom by a quick coupler.
Are there any sensitive electronics or controllers inside the hull of Dipperfox?
The attachment is fully hydraulic, with automatic speed/torque adjustment (built-in long-lasting 2-speed planetary gearbox), and there's no electricity or cables to connect. Thanks to the lack of sensitive electronics and corrosion on the contacts, it is also possible to store the unit in outdoor conditions.