Werk-Brau Compact Skid Steer 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
Werk-Brau's compact stump grinder is designed for smaller-frame skid steers doing residential stump removal. Built to Werk-Brau's heavy-gauge standards, this unit handles standard tree stumps on landscaping sites. The compact cutting head fits into tighter residential yards where larger machines and grinders struggle.
Canada Availability
Available through Werk-Brau dealers in Canada.
Key Facts
- Brand: Werk-Brau
- Type: compact hydraulic stump grinder
- Drive: hydraulic rotary cutter
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Application: small-frame machine residential stump removal
- Weight: 800–2500 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 18–35 GPM
✅ Specs sourced from werkbrau.com · 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
Compact size fits small-frame machines (S70–S185 class) as well as mid and large-frame loaders. Universal SSQA mount works with all major brands.
About Werk-Brau in Canada
Werk-Brau is a well-established US manufacturer with decades of experience building excavator and skid steer attachments. Their products reach Canadian buyers through a solid dealer and distributor network.
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/werk-brau-stump-grinder-compact/
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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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