Considered by the manufacturer to be ideal for landscapers and arborists, Praxis' new 13-horsepower stump machine offers just what professionals need on the job: speed and power.

The machine can grind down a 3-foot-diameter oak stump to 6 inches below ground level in 30 to 40 minutes, according to company president Steve Hooser. It is powered by a 13-horsepower Honda engine with Cyclone air cleaner and features a 3/16-inch-thick steel frame.

The unit is portable and designed to be easy to maneuver, but its greatest attribute is the blade.

"One of the biggest benefits of the stumper is the blade," says Hooser, adding the blade can be easily changed in 10 minutes. "It is a sectional blade that is divided into four sections, and if any section is damaged, it can be changed without requiring the operator to replace the entire blade."

The blade is composed of 12 tungsten-carbide teeth that are common on larger, more powerful industrial-strength units, Hooser says.

Praxis prides itself in offering a stump machine built with quality American components. The 13-horspower unit features a Noram high-performance centrifugal clutch, a high-torque drive system, a heavy-duty disc brake system, and a low-vibration, dual-grip operator handle. In addition, it offers Ingersoll-Rand Fafnir bearings, super-traction Sno Hog tires, a Super 2 Vee banded drive belt and a fast-change oil system.

The machine comes with two videos explaining operation and blade sharpening.