Standard features for the stump grinding professional
Features may include:
Powerful performance
The 56-hp (41.2-kW) Rehlko diesel engine is the next step up in performance and power delivery at the stump.
The SC552 is able to traverse in difficult terrain thanks to the differential locks that maintain pulling power during an uneven wheel traction path.
The SmartSweep™ control system helps improve efficiency and productivity at the stump while helping to minimize wear and tear on the machine.
A standard backfill blade minimizes the need for manual cleanup on the job.
Jobsite flexibility
On graded terrain, the SC552’s footprint maximizes stability and provides a consistent cutting experience.
Without the dual wheels installed, the SC552 is only 35 in (89 cm) wide, allowing it to enter narrow backyard gates and access tight jobsites.
Options for both the Vermeer cutting system (VCS) or Yellow Jacket™ cutter system give you the choice to select the wheel that is right for your operation and ground conditions.
Proactive maintenance and support options
Reduce maintenance time through features like hinged doors and removable panels that give you easy access to service pumps.
Add the Confidence Plus® asset protection program with your initial purchase or within the standard 1-year warranty period. Financing maintenance expenses allows you to plan for fixed costs upfront.
Operator safety
The operator presence system allows the cutter wheel to automatically stop when the operator releases the hydraulic cutter wheel controls.
The swing out control station helps protect the operator from thrown objects while providing optimal visibility at the stump.
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Highlights
La Crete, Alberta
2025
Vermeer®
Stump Cutters SC552
KDI 1903
Control Station Description: Swing out control station with three available positions plus auxiliary control station
Diesel
Available
35 in
76.5 in
Specifications
2025
Vermeer®
Stump Cutters
SC552
Stump
KDI 1903
Kohler
3
Gross (Maximum): 56 hp
165 ft-lb
Dry type safety element and restriction indicator
Cartridge Style
Medium: Liquid
Max Fuel Consumption: 2.4 gph
Diesel
Hydrostatic Transmission
Lower: 90 degree
U Joints: 2 standard with double lip seals
Axle: Steerable axle type
Spring applied, hydraulic release at planetary drives and hydrostatic braking (closed loop)
Duals, 23x8.5-14
Rear: 14" x 6" (35.56 cm x 15.24 cm)
950 CCA
100 amp
System Voltage: 12 V
Cutterwheel: 1124 rpm
System Type: 2 closed loops and 1 open | Filtration Method: Suction strainers, one charge pump filter and one 3 micron return filter | Flow Control: SmarSweep | Directional Control: Electric over hydraulic
Control Station Description: Swing out control station with three available positions plus auxiliary control station
Welded tube and plate steel
Maximum Angle of Continuous Operation: 30 deg | Cutterwheel Diameter: 23 in | Cutterwheel Thickness: 1.1 in | Cutterwheel Straight Line: 72 in | Cutterwheel Cut Above Ground: 31 in | Cutterwheel Cut Below Ground: 25 in | Degree of Oscillation: 15 deg
147 in
35 in
76.5 in
Transport (without duals): 35.5 in | Overall Transport (with duals): 50.1 in
Transport: 53 in
Bearing: 1.3
Tank: 14.5 gal
Tank: 17 gal
Volume with Filter: 9.4 qt | Lower Gearbox: 1.6 qt
Chip Containment: 28.2 cu ft
Fan: Suction | Tooth: Yellow Jacket Cutting System | Number of Teeth: 26 | Number of Indexes: 2 per tooth | Number of Pockets: 26