Why does a replacement stump jumper cost over $700+? - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

MontagueMech · 05-17-2022, 09:50 PM

Needed a twelve foot mower fixed ASAP. If I’d had more time maybe a more reasonably priced stump jumper could’ve been sourced elsewhere. The original part was quite heavy. I couldn’t get over how much lighter the replacement version is. No way it’s worth over $700. It’s a Bush Hog brand mower.

Burnadell · 05-17-2022, 09:53 PM

I don't have any help for your question, but I have a question for you.

I'm a curious fellow and wondering. Why did you change your screen name from Worksalot...to Katsaregood...to MontagueMech?

...and what is a stumpjumper?

Smart · 05-17-2022, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Burnadell

I don't have any help for your question, but I have a question for you.

I'm a curious fellow and wondering. Why did you change your screen name from Worksalot...to Katsaregood...to MontagueMech?

...and what is a stumpjumper?

It's all making sense now. I was thinking they had similar posting styles to Worksalot..

Burnadell · 05-17-2022, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Smart

It's all making sense now. I was thinking they had similar posting styles to Worksalot..

Do you know what a stump jumper is?

BTLowry · 05-17-2022, 10:01 PM

Randy a stumpjumper is that big plate under a brush mower.

Mine don't jump stumps, likes to find them though

Think it serves more as a weight to help sling the blades?

No clue about the other question you had

Burnadell · 05-17-2022, 10:07 PM

Thanks, Brian. I ran a bush hog behind an 8N Forder for two summers mowing oil field leases but never a big unit.

Sackett · 05-17-2022, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Burnadell

Thanks, Brian. I ran a bush hog behind an 8N Forder for two summers mowing oil field leases but never a big unit.

I bet that 8N was like a Corvette compared to those steam tractors you used to run?

planomustang · 05-17-2022, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MontagueMech

Needed a twelve foot mower fixed ASAP. If I’d had more time maybe a more reasonably priced stump jumper could’ve been sourced elsewhere. The original part was quite heavy. I couldn’t get over how much lighter the replacement version is. No way it’s worth over $700. It’s a Bush Hog brand mower.

Where did you get this quote? Call around various dealers, in your area.

Pstraw · 05-17-2022, 11:24 PM

Stumpjumper is a plate that protects the shaft coming down from the gearbox on top.

Drycreek3189 · 05-18-2022, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Pstraw

Stumpjumper is a plate that protects the shaft coming down from the gearbox on top.

At least it’s supposed to. Depends on the uh…aggressiveness of the operator.

Jon B · 05-18-2022, 06:11 AM

Never a big unit.....that's what she said.

flywise · 05-18-2022, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sackett

I bet that 8N was like a Corvette compared to those steam tractors you used to run?

**** thats funny

EarleyBird · 05-18-2022, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MontagueMech

Needed a twelve foot mower fixed ASAP. If I’d had more time maybe a more reasonably priced stump jumper could’ve been sourced elsewhere. The original part was quite heavy. I couldn’t get over how much lighter the replacement version is. No way it’s worth over $700. It’s a Bush Hog brand mower.

Because racialisticalism, probably.

Buckshot4900 · 05-18-2022, 09:03 AM

Hey CHEW….if y’all can’t find that felon I know a GOF that knows right where he is.
And he has time on his side.

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Fmjag64 · 05-18-2022, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MontagueMech

Needed a twelve foot mower fixed ASAP. If I’d had more time maybe a more reasonably priced stump jumper could’ve been sourced elsewhere. The original part was quite heavy. I couldn’t get over how much lighter the replacement version is. No way it’s worth over $700. It’s a Bush Hog brand mower.

That doesn't sound right at all. I've messed with several on my 10ft, 8ft and 6ft mowers and don't recall them being that expensive or even close. I would think between $100 - $200 easily. Mine are all pretty much the same concept with the main difference being the spline count.

What size do you need? And what is the current issue? Are the splines worn out? Usually the hub on the stump jumper will wear out before the shaft/post ever will. If that is the issue, SUPER easy to change them out yourself.

https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-St.../dp/B06WLM9JHW

7sdad · 05-18-2022, 09:38 AM

Stumpjumper is a bicycle made by Specialized.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sh...SAAEgI1I_D_BwE

dclifton · 05-18-2022, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Fmjag64

That doesn't sound right at all. I've messed with several on my 10ft, 8ft and 6ft mowers and don't recall them being that expensive or even close. I would think between $100 - $200 easily. Mine are all pretty much the same concept with the main difference being the spline count.

What size do you need? And what is the current issue? Are the splines worn out? Usually the hub on the stump jumper will wear out before the shaft/post ever will. If that is the issue, SUPER easy to change them out yourself.

https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-St.../dp/B06WLM9JHW

If it came from the dealer. Im not suprised at the $700 one bit. Bushhog has some crazy prices.

Fmjag64 · 05-18-2022, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dclifton

If it came from the dealer. Im not suprised at the $700 one bit. Bushhog has some crazy prices.

Man! that would painful lol.

softpoint · 05-18-2022, 10:13 AM

That's a lot of money for what is basically a metal "pan" with a set of female splines in it. Everything is getting pricey like that now. I'm needing to get a forklift mast cylinder re-chromed and repaired, I'm afraid to go get estimates...

Geezy Rider · 05-18-2022, 02:32 PM

Dang, is it painted green?

Dusty Britches · 05-18-2022, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pstraw

Stumpjumper is a plate that protects the shaft coming down from the gearbox on top.

This ^^^.

I don't know why they cost so much, but I'm sure the name printed on it (hahaha) has a lot to do with it. I bought a replacement 3 years ago and it cost $500.

I blew out the center lift cylinder and priced them online. For a Bush Hog, the replacement part was $550. For a no name aftermarket cylinder, $200. Exact same specs.

OP - see if TSC has the same one.

zac221 · 05-18-2022, 06:30 PM

If $700 I bet $699 of it is just removing the old one. Coming from experience and still can’t get ours off after about 6 total hours of jacking with it.

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Pstraw · 05-18-2022, 06:31 PM

Break out the blue wrench. ^^^

shiner78 · 05-18-2022, 08:51 PM

Probably because it's painted red and bush hog on the side of it.

What's actually wrong it the jumper?

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kenner27 · 05-18-2022, 09:16 PM

Stumpjumper would be a good next name.

Dusty Britches · 05-19-2022, 03:54 PM

Once you know the trick, it's not too hard to get off. Do not use WD 40 or any other lubricant.

set this up and heat the shaft. As it cools, with the tension from the pull, it will pop off like a popsicle on a stick.

Replace all of the seals while you have the old one off.

Burnadell · 05-21-2022, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kenner27

Stumpjumper would be a good next name.

Possibly so. He has ghosted us since starting this thread 4 days ago.

Buckshot4900 · 05-21-2022, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Burnadell

Possibly so. He has ghosted us since starting this thread 4 days ago.

Possibly because you blew his cover

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Burnadell · 05-25-2022, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Buckshot4900

Possibly because you blew his cover

Well, maybe so. He has not logged in in over a week after posting this thread. He may still be out in the field trying to fix that mower.

Buckshot4900 · 06-07-2022, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Burnadell

Well, maybe so. He has not logged in in over a week after posting this thread. He may still be out in the field trying to fix that mower.

Or digging out that stump.

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Fmjag64 · 06-07-2022, 09:16 AM

I dropped a stump jumper over the weekend on my 10ft mower. Luckily i had extra washers and castle nuts that fit to get it back on and mowing.

npe001 · 06-07-2022, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sackett

i bet that 8n was like a corvette compared to those steam tractors you used to run? :d

lmao!!!!

05-17-2022, 09:50 PM	#1
MontagueMech Four Point Join Date: Apr 2022	Why does a replacement stump jumper cost over $700+? Needed a twelve foot mower fixed ASAP. If I’d had more time maybe a more reasonably priced stump jumper could’ve been sourced elsewhere. The original part was quite heavy. I couldn’t get over how much lighter the replacement version is. No way it’s worth over $700. It’s a Bush Hog brand mower.

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05-17-2022, 09:53 PM	#2
Burnadell Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: White Oak Hunt In: Bee County	I don't have any help for your question, but I have a question for you. I'm a curious fellow and wondering. Why did you change your screen name from Worksalot...to Katsaregood...to MontagueMech? ...and what is a stumpjumper?

05-17-2022, 10:01 PM	#5
BTLowry Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lindale Hunt In: Behind the house and public in Texas; Kansas Unit 5	Randy a stumpjumper is that big plate under a brush mower. Mine don't jump stumps, likes to find them though Think it serves more as a weight to help sling the blades? No clue about the other question you had

05-17-2022, 10:07 PM	#6
Burnadell Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: White Oak Hunt In: Bee County	Thanks, Brian. I ran a bush hog behind an 8N Forder for two summers mowing oil field leases but never a big unit.

05-17-2022, 11:24 PM	#9
Pstraw Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Henderson Hunt In: Front yard or back yard	Stumpjumper is a plate that protects the shaft coming down from the gearbox on top.

05-18-2022, 06:11 AM	#11
Jon B Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Central Tx. Hunt In: Central Tx and the Western States	Never a big unit.....that's what she said.

05-18-2022, 09:03 AM	#14
Buckshot4900 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lake Fork (Emory) Hunt In: Texas/Mississippi	Hey CHEW….if y’all can’t find that felon I know a GOF that knows right where he is. And he has time on his side. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

05-18-2022, 09:38 AM	#16
7sdad Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Joshua, Texas	Stumpjumper is a bicycle made by Specialized. https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sh...SAAEgI1I_D_BwE

05-18-2022, 10:13 AM	#19
softpoint Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Wixon Valley, Texas Hunt In: anywhere I'm allowed	That's a lot of money for what is basically a metal "pan" with a set of female splines in it. Everything is getting pricey like that now. I'm needing to get a forklift mast cylinder re-chromed and repaired, I'm afraid to go get estimates...

05-18-2022, 02:32 PM	#20
Geezy Rider Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Weatherford, Tx. Hunt In: Wise Co.	Dang, is it painted green?

05-18-2022, 06:30 PM	#22
zac221 Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Copperas Cove Hunt In: Lampasas and Burnet county	If $700 I bet $699 of it is just removing the old one. Coming from experience and still can’t get ours off after about 6 total hours of jacking with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

05-18-2022, 06:31 PM	#23
Pstraw Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Henderson Hunt In: Front yard or back yard	Break out the blue wrench. ^^^

05-18-2022, 08:51 PM	#24
shiner78 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Shiner, TX Hunt In: gonzales, county	Probably because it's painted red and bush hog on the side of it. What's actually wrong it the jumper? Sent from my SM-A326U using Tapatalk

05-18-2022, 09:16 PM	#25
kenner27 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bryan, Tx.	Stumpjumper would be a good next name.

05-19-2022, 03:54 PM	#26
Dusty Britches Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cameron & College Station	Once you know the trick, it's not too hard to get off. Do not use WD 40 or any other lubricant. set this up and heat the shaft. As it cools, with the tension from the pull, it will pop off like a popsicle on a stick. Replace all of the seals while you have the old one off.

06-07-2022, 09:16 AM	#31
Fmjag64 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: DFW Hunt In: NTX & WTX	I dropped a stump jumper over the weekend on my 10ft mower. Luckily i had extra washers and castle nuts that fit to get it back on and mowing.