MechMaxx SG380 Stump Grinder vs MechMaxx SG380 Kohler Stump Grinder

Last updated: November 3, 2026

The MechMaxx SG380 Stump Grinder is the better stump grinder overall, rated 4.3 to 4.1. The MechMaxx SG380 Stump Grinder leads on price. The MechMaxx SG380 Stump Grinder costs $800 less ($1,899 vs $2,699).

MechMaxx SG380 Stump Grinder vs MechMaxx SG380 Kohler Stump Grinder

Prices 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?

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 weightMechMaxx SG380 Stump GrinderMechMaxx SG380 Kohler Stump Grinder
Overall rating4.3/54.1/5
Price 25%64 $1,89941 $2,699
Depth 20%80 10 in below grade80 10 in below grade
Height or wheel 10%88 15 in above grade88 15 in above grade
Power 10%96 420 cc engine100 429 cc engine
Teeth 10%100 12 teeth100 12 teeth
Features 15%100 electric start, tow bar, swings across the stump100 electric start, tow bar, swings across the stump
Warranty 10%33 1-year warranty33 1-year warranty

Specifications

MechMaxx SG380 Stump GrinderMechMaxx SG380 Kohler Stump Grinder
Cutting
TypeWalk-behindWalk-behind
Depth below grade10 in10 in
Height above grade15 in15 in
Cutter wheel14 in14 in
Teeth1212
Power
EngineDucar DH420EKohler CH440
Displacement420 cc429 cc
Engine power15 hp14 hp
Electric startYesYes
Build
Swings across stumpYesYes
Tow barYesYes
Weight303 lb303 lb
Warranty1 year1 year

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