John Deere SG72B Stump Grinder🔵 Mid
🟡 High Flow
⚠ High-flow machine required
✓ Compatible with high-flow CTL
⚠ Too heavy for most small-frame machines
✓ Best on mid-frame or large-frame machines
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Overview
The John Deere SG72B is part of the Worksite Pro attachment line for John Deere skid steers and CTLs. It grinds stumps efficiently using a hydraulically driven cutterhead and is designed to integrate with John Deere's control system for optimal performance. Available in Canada through Brandt, the national John Deere Worksite Pro distributor. Well-suited for tree service operators and municipalities that already run John Deere machines.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Brandt, the national John Deere Worksite Pro attachment distributor.
Key Facts
- Model: SG72B
- Brand: John Deere Worksite Pro
- Type: hydraulic skid steer stump grinder
- Drive: high-flow hydraulic
- Mount: John Deere quick attach (compatible with universal SSQA adapter)
- Application: stump removal, tree service, municipal maintenance
- Available in Canada through Brandt
- Weight: 800–2500 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 18–35 GPM
✅ Specs sourced from brandt.ca · Last verified: March 2026
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 John Deere in Canada
John Deere attachments are available through an extensive Canadian dealer network, ensuring local service, parts availability, and warranty support coast to coast. Designed to pair with JD machines but compatible with any skid steer via universal quick attach.
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
How to Connect
- Attach stump grinder using Bob-Tach
- Connect high-flow hydraulic couplers
- Run wheel at idle to verify direction (wheel should spin into stump, not away)
- Clear 10m radius of bystanders before grinding
⚠ Safety NoteHigh-flow required (20-40 GPM). Always wear face shield and hearing protection.
🪵 Before You Buy a Stump Grinder
Virtually all skid steer stump grinders require high-flow hydraulics — and carbide tooth condition is a major operating cost factor.
- Confirm your machine delivers 15–35 GPM high-flow Check your flow spec →
- Match cutterhead width to your typical stump diameter range
- Factor in carbide tooth replacement cost — budget $300–800/season for regular use
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✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/stump-grinders/john-deere-sg72b-stump-grinder/
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Confirm Machine Fit
Verify your machine's hydraulic flow meets this attachment's requirements before ordering. High-flow attachments need 25–45+ GPM — standard flow machines won't run them properly.
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