Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s6T3iT2AFc (14 min)

Mike walks through the Rippa stump grinder attachment, the only stump grinder we sell. It's a side-to-side swing model, and this video covers how it hooks up and how to run it.

HOOKUP AND SETUP

- Two hydraulic lines plus an electrical connection.

- Route the lines through the machine's tie-down points to keep them out of the way.

- A continuous-flow setting keeps the cutter wheel spinning. It runs in one direction only, so don't use it in reverse.

- A winch-style controller swings the head side to side.

- The wheel brake stops the blade in about 1.5 seconds.

CARE AND USE

- The grinder is greasable, including the swing cylinder. Keep it greased.

- Lower the head onto the stump and sweep side to side.

- It weighs roughly 275 to 300 lb, so use caution when moving it.

Questions? Call Rippa USA Sales at 817-382-3201 or visit RippaUSASales.com. We deliver nationwide with flat rate shipping, and you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R0DC4RYECI (2 min)

Customers had two main questions about the Rippa trencher attachment, and Mike answers them.

- Are the teeth removable? Yes. Remove the bolts and the teeth come right off.

- Does it cut in both directions? No. The teeth are shaped to cut in one direction only. You could fit bidirectional teeth or grind an angle on the existing ones, but because the teeth are tapered it won't cut as well.

A field demo in dirt is planned once the rain stops. Remember: you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.

Questions? Call Rippa USA Sales at 817-382-3201 or visit RippaUSASales.com. We deliver nationwide with flat rate shipping, and you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4nFDisFyYo (9 min)

Mike explains a change that affects mini skid steer attachment supply. Rippa has stopped shipping attachments DDP (delivered duty paid) and now ships only CIF or FOB, which means the buyer handles the import steps. Because of that, he arranged to source mini skid steer attachments from another manufacturer instead.

WHAT IT MEANS FOR BUYERS

- The new attachments use a Dingo-style quick-attach plate, an open standard used by most of the industry. Mike notes that many Bobcat owners also swap to a Dingo plate.

- A first order of attachments was placed with an 8 to 10 week ocean transit, followed by more.

- The goal was to have the most popular attachments in stock at our Boyd, Texas dealership, with as many as about 40 types available.

Questions about attachments or lead times? Call Rippa USA Sales at 817-382-3201 or visit RippaUSASales.com. We deliver nationwide with flat rate shipping, and you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfm0zvYT4IE (13 min)

Mike unboxes the Rippa tiller at the Boyd dealership and hooks it up to an RS03 on camera.

HOOKUP

- Tilt the attachment plate down so you can lock the tiller on, and lock it in.

- Pull the hydraulic caps and make sure no dust or dirt gets into the hydraulic system.

- If the motor runs backwards, swap the direction (Mike had to run the machine the other way to get the tines turning correctly).

- Mike would prefer the motor on top and would weld a small bracket or zip tie to hold the hoses.

DIGGING DEPTH AND STABILITY

- Measured depth is between 8-1/2 and 9 inches (about 8.75), which suits most users. It will pulverize the ground.

- When the tiller was lifted on pallet forks it stuck out 2-1/2 to 3 feet farther and was tip-heavy. Mounted on the attachment plate, it is stable even when raised.

- To rest it fully flat, put a 12x12 or a few 2x4s under each side so the tines don't touch the ground.

FIT

- This is a Dingo-style attachment that fits the RS03, RS04 and RS06-1.

Part two puts the tiller in the ground once it dries out, along with the trencher.

Questions? Call Rippa USA Sales at 817-382-3201 or visit RippaUSASales.com. We deliver nationwide with flat rate shipping, and you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.