Destumping in New Zealand

In New Zealand’s rugged forestry and farming conditions, destumping is one of the toughest jobs on site. Contractors need equipment that’s powerful, efficient, and reliable. That’s why our NZ dealer Robur Hire put the Dipperfox 850 Pro to the test on a forestry conversion farm block — and the results show just how effective this machine is for clearing stumps fast.

In the field test, two excavators were fitted with Dipperfox 850 Pro units:

• One mounted on a 14-ton excavator

• One mounted on a 22.5-ton excavator

Together, they tackled several acres of farmland, showing how the Dipperfox makes destumping faster and more efficient than traditional grinding or digging methods.

The Dipperfox 850 Pro packs an incredible 43,000 Nm of torque in first gear. With its two-speed automatic gear control system, it adjusts between torque and speed depending on stump size, soil, or root resistance. This means contractors can complete destumping jobs in a fraction of the time while saving fuel and reducing wear.

Unlike conventional stump grinders, the Dipperfox:

• Drills well below ground level, leaving a clean site

• Uses only two durable blades, sharpened easily with an angle grinder

• Handles rocks and metal without costly tooth breakages or downtime

This makes it a durable, low-maintenance solution for contractors focused on destumping large areas quickly.

After putting the 850 Pro through its paces, operators were impressed:

“Far more stumps were grinded than if we’d been trying to dig them out or using traditional stump grinding methods.”

The verdict is clear — the Dipperfox 850 Pro is a game-changer for destumping in New Zealand.

Robur Hire makes it easy to get started. Whether you want to hire, buy, or hire-to-buy, the Dipperfox 850 Pro delivers unmatched performance in destumping projects across forestry, farming, and construction.

📞 Call 0800 762 874 today to find out more.