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📘 Overview
The Top Dog skid steer stump bucket, sold as the Rock and Stump Digger, is an unpowered prying tool that levers stumps, buried rock and root balls out of the ground rather than grinding them down. Two 1" T-1 steel tines carry the load on a 41.75" frame, backed by a 3/4" x 6" 1055 steel cutting edge and 3 x 4 x 1/4" tubing. Because it has no motor, hoses or moving parts, the only limits are your machine’s breakout force and the 334 lb weight it adds to the front end — there is no flow requirement to check and nothing to service.
Buyers searching for a stump bucket are usually deciding between pulling and grinding. A stump removal tool that pries takes the root system with it; a grinder leaves the roots to rot in place and needs hydraulic flow plus replaceable teeth. The same Top Dog rock and stump digger also works as a stump bucket for tractor loaders with a universal quick attach coupler, and doubles as a root ripper attachment on compacted ground.
⚙ Key Features of the Top Dog Attachments Rock and Stump Digger
- Two 1" T-1 steel tines — T-1 is an abrasion-resistant structural grade — the tines take the full prying load at a single point and must not bend.
- 3/4" x 6" 1055 steel cutting edge — 1055 is a medium-carbon steel that holds an edge against rock strike rather than mushrooming.
- 3 x 4 x 1/4" tubing frame — boxed tube carries the twisting load that prying generates, which a flat plate frame would not.
- 5/16" Grade 50 mount plate — the mount plate is where prying force transfers to the machine — Grade 50 resists deformation at the quick attach.
- No hydraulics required — nothing to plug in, no flow rating to check, and no cylinders or hoses to fail.
- 334 lbs working weight — light enough for smaller loaders while still adding useful downforce over the tines.
- 41.75" overall width, 19.25" height — a low, narrow profile that gets under a stump without fouling on the ground.
🔑 Why Choose the Rock and Stump Digger?
- Removes the root ball, not just the crown — prying lifts the stump and its root system out whole — grinding leaves the roots in the ground to rot.
- Nothing to break or service — no motor, hoses, bearings or cylinders means the only wear item is the cutting edge itself.
- Runs on any machine with a quick attach plate — no hydraulic flow requirement means it works on the simplest loader in the fleet, including small tractor loaders.
- Doubles as a rock digger — the same tine geometry that lifts a stump levers buried rock out of a field or building pad.
📊 Top Dog Attachments Rock and Stump Digger Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 9033041 |
| Overall Width | 41.75" |
| Overall Height | 19.25" |
| Overall Depth | 31.25" |
| Mount Plate | 5/16" Grade 50 |
| Tines | 1" T-1 Steel |
| Cutting Edge | 3/4" x 6" 1055 Steel |
| Tubing | 3 x 4 x 1/4" |
| Weight | 334 lbs |
| Hydraulics Required | None |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
🔗 What Is a Skid Steer Stump Bucket Used For?
- Prying out tree stumps and root balls
- Lifting buried rock from fields and building pads
- Breaking up compacted or frozen ground
- Land clearing and property cleanup
- Digging out fence posts and buried debris
For stumps already cut low to the ground, a stump bucket grapple adds a clamping arm so the stump can be carried once it is free — this digger levers it out but does not grip it.
🚜 Which Machines Fit the Rock and Stump Digger?
Available for two machine classes — the Rock and Stump Digger uses a single universal quick attach plate that serves both:
Skid steers and compact track loaders — fits machines with a Universal Quick Attach (SSQA) mount, including:
BobcatCaterpillarJohn DeereCaseNew HollandTakeuchiKubotaGehl
Compact tractor front-end loaders — fits tractor loaders fitted with a skid-steer-style universal quick attach coupler. Loaders using Euro/Global or John Deere 400/500 mounts require the matching Top Dog adapter plate (Euro 90133219, Euro 2-piece 90133229, JD flat 9033199, JD offset 90133228).
Hydraulics: Prying force comes from the host machine’s lift and breakout, so no auxiliary hydraulic circuit is needed — it runs on any machine with a quick attach plate.
Compatibility is determined by mount type, not brand — confirm your machine’s quick attach configuration before ordering.
❓ Rock and Stump Digger Questions, Answered
What is the difference between a stump bucket and a stump grinder?
A stump grinder is a powered rotary cutter that chews a stump down below grade, leaving the root system in the ground. The Top Dog Rock and Stump Digger is an unpowered prying tool that levers the stump and its roots out of the ground whole. The grinder needs hydraulic flow and has wear teeth to replace; the stump bucket needs neither.
Does the Rock and Stump Digger require hydraulics?
No. The Top Dog Rock and Stump Digger is entirely mechanical — there are no cylinders, hoses or motors. Prying force comes from the host machine’s lift and breakout, so no auxiliary hydraulic circuit is needed.
What size stump can the stump bucket remove?
Removal capacity is set by your machine’s breakout force rather than by the attachment. The Top Dog stump bucket weighs 334 lbs and uses two 1" T-1 steel tines on a 41.75" frame; a larger, heavier loader will lever out a larger root ball with the same tool.
What are the tines made from?
The Top Dog Rock and Stump Digger uses two 1" T-1 steel tines, with a 3/4" x 6" 1055 steel cutting edge and a 5/16" Grade 50 mount plate.
Can the stump digger be used to remove rocks?
Yes. Rock removal is a primary application — the same tine geometry that gets under a stump levers buried rock out of fields, pastures and building pads.
Will the Rock and Stump Digger fit a tractor loader?
Yes, where the tractor front-end loader is fitted with a skid-steer-style universal quick attach coupler. Loaders using Euro/Global or John Deere 400/500 mounts require the matching Top Dog adapter plate. No hydraulic connection is needed.
What maintenance does the stump bucket need?
Almost none. The Top Dog Rock and Stump Digger has no moving parts, no grease points and no hydraulic components. The 3/4" x 6" 1055 steel cutting edge is the only wear surface.
How is the Rock and Stump Digger shipped?
Shipping is calculated at checkout — add the item to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the shipping charge is displayed before you complete your order. Lift gate service is available for residential deliveries and can be selected at checkout.
How do I order the Top Dog Rock and Stump Digger?
Add the item to your cart directly on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online. Have your machine make, model, and serial number ready to confirm fitment before ordering. If you have a fitment question before purchasing, call us at (866) 757-8337.
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