A low-cost 420cc grinder for a homeowner with a handful of stumps. It gives big-engine power without the price of the better-equipped models.
Amazon $1,399.99The Bilt Hard 420cc Stump Grinder is the better stump grinder overall, rated 3.7 to 3.6. The Bilt Hard 420cc Stump Grinder leads on height or wheel and price. The PowerKing PK0803-EH Stump Grinder wins on features. The Bilt Hard 420cc Stump Grinder costs $645.01 less ($1,399.99 vs $2,045).
For a buyer who wants a Kohler key-start grinder with spares in the box. Its reach above and below grade is modest.
WoodSplitterDirect $2,045Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Bilt Hard 420cc Stump Grinder for height or wheel (24 in above grade vs 10 in above grade) and price ($1,399.99 vs $2,045).
- Choose the PowerKing PK0803-EH Stump Grinder for features (electric start, tow bar vs none of the three).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every walk-behind stump grinder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Bilt Hard 420cc Stump Grinder | PowerKing PK0803-EH Stump Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 84 $1,399.99 | 59 $2,045 |
| Depth 20% | 66 9.3 in below grade | 60 9 in below grade |
| Height or wheel 10% | 100 24 in above grade | 25 10 in above grade |
| Power 10% | 96 420 cc engine | 100 429 cc engine |
| Teeth 10% | 62 9 teeth | 62 9 teeth |
| Features 15% | 0 none of the three | 70 electric start, tow bar |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Bilt Hard 420cc Stump Grinder | PowerKing PK0803-EH Stump Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Type | Walk-behind | Walk-behind |
| Depth below grade | 9.3 in | 9 in |
| Height above grade | 24 in | 10 in |
| Cutter wheel | - | 12 in |
| Teeth | 9 | 9 |
| Power | ||
| Engine | 420cc 4-stroke | Kohler Command Pro CH440 |
| Displacement | 420 cc | 429 cc |
| Engine power | 15 hp | 14 hp |
| Electric start | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Tow bar | No | Yes |
| Weight | - | 250 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
