The new SC1052 stump cutter can remove a 1.8-metre stump without needing to reposition
The new Vermeer SC1052 stump cutter is the largest cutter in the company’s lineup and capable of grinding large stumps with minimal repositioning.
The new cutter features a 115-hp Origin 4.3-litre gas engine with a 68.1-litre fuel tank, the Vermeer cutting system (VCS) and the SmartSweep control system.
With the ability to cut up to 78.4 cm high, 63.5 cm below the surface and a straight-line cutting width of 182.9 cm, the SC1052 can remove a 1.8-metre stump without repositioning.
“The Vermeer SC1052 stump cutter is the next generation of large stump cutters,” said Josh Vrieze, Senior Product Manager for Vermeer Environmental Equipment.
“Diesel emission regulations impacted the production of 100-plus horsepower stump cutters, including our popular Vermeer SC1152 stump cutter unit. To fill this void in the market, our team designed a new economic gas engine model that will meet the performance levels tree care professionals expect. The SC1052 complements many of our customers’ gas engine fleets, as they have started operating more gas-powered chippers and trucks in recent years.”
VCS
Vermeer’s SC1052 is equipped with the new VCS that solves many challenges associated with traditional cutting systems. Rather than using a bolt to secure teeth to the cutter wheel, the VCS has a mounting and retention structure that helps keep teeth from shifting in the pocket and absorbs the shearing force while operating.
In addition, two-sided carbide V-profile cutter teeth help optimize the cutting performance of the stump cutter and can be flipped to the other side of the cutter wheel for extended wear life.
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The Vermeer team designed the SC1052 to fit where many large stump cutters are unable to travel. The SC1052 is 90-cm wide without its dual wheels. That means it can fit through a standard residential gate. The SC1052 can also traverse difficult and uneven ground conditions thanks to its full-time, four-wheel drive system and differential lock.
Once in place, the cylinder and linkage bar design help to position the cutter wheel out and away from the machine as the boom drops. This gives operators a wide cutting range and minimizes the need to reposition.
Vermeer SmartSweep
While cutting, the Vermeer SmartSweep control system monitors engine load to provide a smooth and consistent cutter wheel sweep rate and helps minimize wear and tear on the machine.
Once cutting is done, an 86.4-cm hydraulic chip blade helps pile or spread chips for fast and efficient cleanup.
Vermeer designed the SC1052 to be efficient to service. It has access panels that can be removed with no tools required.
Like other Vermeer stump cutters, the SC1052 is beltless, so users won’t have to think about replacing a belt. As well, the SC1052 control handles have operator-sensing capabilities that will disengage the cutter wheel if a user steps away from the controls during operations.
Optional accessories from Vermeer include a remote for propel, boom and steering function control and telematics to help with fleet maintenance
