MechMaxx SG28 PTO Stump Grinder
#2 in PTOFull review
For a utility tractor owner clearing many stumps. It cuts deeper and wider than the 24 in models.
Amazon $2,499$2,499
3.5/5
The best PTO grinder for a mid-size tractor with rear remotes. Hydraulic swing and 12 in depth make it work like a small commercial machine.
- 12 inDepth below grade
- 24 inCutter wheel
- 35 to 60 hpPower
- 16Teeth
Check price at Amazon$3,099
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Hydraulic cylinders swing the wheel from the seat, no repositioning the tractor for each pass
- 12 in below grade and 18 in above
- Support feet steady it while grinding and when parked
Cons
- Needs two hydraulic remotes on the tractor
- Fewer, larger teeth to buy when they wear
How it scores
The rating comes from 7 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | TSG61 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Type | PTO, 3-point hitch |
| Depth below grade | 12 in |
| Height above grade | 18 in |
| Cutter wheel | 24 in |
| Teeth | 16 |
| Power | |
| Tractor | 35 to 60 hp |
| Hitch category | 1 and 2 |
| Slip clutch | Yes |
| Build | |
| Hydraulic swing | Yes |
| Parking stand | Yes |
| Weight | 635 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this type
Woodland Mills WG24 PTO Stump Grinder
#3 in PTOFull review
A 24 in compact tractor grinder from a maker with a longer warranty and North American support. It is worth the extra cost for peace of mind.
Woodland Mills $2,055$2,055
MechMaxx SG24 PTO Stump Grinder
#5 in PTOFull review
The budget way to grind stumps with a compact tractor you already own. Fine for clearing a field; shallow for replanting.
Amazon $1,449$1,449
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