Abstract: A brush chipper includes a mechanical coupling arrangement for connecting a motor output shaft to a feed wheel shaft of the same machine. The coupling arrangement includes a mechanical coupler, a motor output shaft, a feed wheel shaft, and a tapered bushing. The arrangement is configured to securely and removeably connect the motor output shaft to the feed wheel shaft.
Abstract: A stump grinding wheel includes a wheel member having a plurality of receiving brackets. Each receiving bracket includes a cutting tool channel. A cutting tool is received in each of cutting tool channel. Each cutting tool includes an elongated shaft having a base end and a distal end, and a cutting tip at the distal end. A stop is defined on the elongated shaft between the base end and the distal end and is configured so that it permits gauging of the distance between each receiving bracket and a respective cutting tip.
Abstract: An improved stump grinding machine includes a frame structure having an engine mounted thereon. A boom has a proximal end and distal end and is pivotally mounted to the frame structure at its proximal end. A grinding wheel is rotatably mounted to the distal end of the boom. A power train arrangement transmits power from the engine to the grinding wheel. The power train arrangement includes an idler shaft rotatably mounted on the frame structure. The boom is pivotally mounted to the frame structure independently of the idler shaft.