For a homeowner on a budget with a few modest stumps. It is light and cheap, but expect slow going on large ones.
WoodSplitterDirect $969
For a few small or soft stumps where a rental would cost nearly as much. Pick a 420cc model for big hardwood stumps.
- 7.3 inDepth below grade
- 10 inCutter wheel
- 212 ccPower
- 6Teeth
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- The cheapest grinder here
- Light and compact, so it fits through a garden gate
- Wheel brake holds it still while grinding
- A 212cc engine is slow on large hardwood stumps
- Only 7.3 in below grade, shallow for replanting a tree in the same spot
- Small 10 in wheel with 6 teeth
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | FTKD-1261-NANAN-1008 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Type | Walk-behind |
| Depth below grade | 7.3 in |
| Height above grade | 20 in |
| Cutter wheel | 10 in |
| Teeth | 6 |
| Power | |
| Engine | 212cc 4-stroke |
| Displacement | 212 cc |
| Engine power | 7 hp |
| Electric start | No |
| Build | |
| Tow bar | No |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this type
For a buyer with hills or long walks between stumps. The drive saves effort, but cutting reach is the same as the cheaper PK0803-EH.
WoodSplitterDirect $2,524A rental-grade grinder for someone with many stumps or a small tree business. Most homeowners will not get value from the price.
Amazon $6,599.95Compare
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