Berlon Industries Skid Steer Stump Grinder
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Overview
Berlon Industries offers a Canadian-made hydraulic stump grinder for skid steers. Alberta-manufactured for the Canadian tree service and landscaping market, this unit grinds stumps to below-grade for lot clearing and landscape preparation. A domestically built option for contractors wanting Canadian-sourced equipment.
Canada Availability
Canadian-manufactured by Berlon Industries (Alberta). Available through Berlon's Canadian dealer network.
Key Facts
- Brand: Berlon Industries
- Type: hydraulic stump grinder
- Drive: hydraulic rotary cutter
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Manufacturer: Berlon Industries, Alberta, Canada
- Application: stump removal, landscaping, lot clearing
- Weight: 800–2500 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 18–35 GPM
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You remove tree stumps on residential or commercial properties where a dedicated stump grinder trailer isn't cost-effective
- Landscaping, tree service, or property clearing contracts where stump removal is part of the job
- You already run a skid steer and want to add stump grinding without a second piece of dedicated equipment
⛔ Skip if…
- Large hardwood stumps over 18 inches are your primary target — a heavy-duty grinder works more efficiently
- Stumps are tight against structures regularly — a side-shift model gives you access a standard unit can't
🔍 Also consider…
- Heavy-duty stump grinder for large-diameter hardwood stumps
- Side-shift stump grinder for tight obstacle-constrained work sites
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with all skid steer brands and compact track loaders via universal SSQA quick attach. Mid-frame machines (S450–S650 class) are the most common fit.
About Berlon Industries in Canada
Berlon Industries is a US-based attachment manufacturer with strong distribution through Canadian equipment dealers. Their products are widely stocked at equipment dealers across Ontario, the Prairies, and BC. Berlon is known for straightforward build quality and reasonable pricing — a solid mid-tier choice when you want dealer access without premium brand pricing.
Care & Maintenance
- Check carbide tooth torque before every use — loose teeth eject at high RPM and can cause catastrophic cutterhead damage or injury
- Replace carbide teeth in matching pairs (left-right balance) to maintain cutterhead balance and reduce destructive vibration
- Grease cutterhead drive spindle bearings after every 4 hours of operation — grinding generates significant heat and vibration that accelerates lubricant breakdown
- Clean wood chips and soil from the motor ventilation shroud and belt drive area after every use — blocked ventilation causes motor overheating
- Inspect hydraulic motor fittings for loosening after hard-material sessions — the constant vibration of grinding loosens threaded fittings progressively
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/stump-grinders/berlon-stump-grinder/
