Hey folks, I'm new to the forum, I'm also new to unemployement as my mine laid off a bunch of us 6/11. About 4 years ago when I first got into the mines instead of buying a Harley or Escalade I decided to buy yellow iron knowing the coal boom wouldn't last. I just had no idea that is would bottom out this quick. To date I had gotten a 580k with a 4 in 1 bucket and extend a boom, a c70 dump with snow plow and 2 trenchers. I'm thinking the next best thing to get is a stump grinder, with this I can knock door to door and offer an inexpensive service to get my foot in the door. Obviously being laid off I have a limited budget around 6000-7000 and the terrain here in WV is mountainside for a lot of the homes. Any ideas or suggestions? thanks in advance Bill Corley Fayetteville, WV
Welcome to the site Dash Smashem, I am sorry to hear about your job loss, i'm sure something will happen for you, just keep the energy positive
Welcome to the site from another newbie in these parts.I am sorry to hear you lost your job.Seems that a lot of fellas here lately are hunting new employment. I can`t give you much advice as my terrain is drastically different than yours.But I hope it works out for ya with your 580. Gene
Dash welcome to the forum good luck with find some work, I hope it goes well for you.
Re: Hey folks, I'm new to the forum, I'm also new to unemployement as my mine laid off a bunch of us 6/11. About 4 years ago when I first got into the mines instead of buying a Harley or Escalade I decided to buy yellow iron knowing the coal boom wouldn't last. Welcome to independence & self employment. I hope you do well. I don't know much about stump grinding in West Va. I did eat Thanksgiving dinner in a truck stop in Hazard, Ky once. I assume your hills are as steep or steeper. I would look for a solid used machine 30 to 50 HP, self propelled, manual clutch on the cutter wheel, and a reliable service / parts dealer close by. There are some likely machines on ebay & Craig's List. Take your best shot! hilltopper34w Have Stump Grinder - Will Travel Winnsboro, SC 29180