Towable stump cutter
Vermeer SC362: specs & used buying guide
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Quick answer
The Vermeer SC362 is a towable stump cutter with a roughly 35 hp gas engine, aimed at crews grinding larger or more frequent stumps where a compact access machine runs short on power. On the used market, the cutter wheel, teeth, engine, and tow running gear are the systems that decide its value.
Key facts
- Machine type: towable stump cutter
- Engine: approximately 35 hp gas (petrol)
- More grinding power than compact narrow-access machines
- Towable — needs open access to the stump, unlike a narrow tracked unit
- Cutter wheel is the major-cost system; teeth and pockets are wear items
Overview
The Vermeer SC362 trades the gate-access of a compact tracked grinder for more engine power, making it a fit for crews that regularly take on larger stumps or higher volume. As a towable machine, it needs open access to the stump.
On used units, the cutter wheel and teeth remain the value-determining systems, and the tow running gear (tires, hitch, lights) matters because these machines are moved between jobs behind a truck.
Key specifications
| Machine type | Towable stump cutter |
|---|---|
| Engine | ~35 hp gas (petrol)Confirm exact engine make/model and output on the unit's spec sheet. |
| Access | Towable — requires open access to the stump |
| Cutting system | Cutter wheel with replaceable teethConfirm exact cutting height/depth/width on the spec sheet. |
The SC362 is a mid-size towable Vermeer stump cutter powered by a roughly 35 hp gas engine. Configurations and options have changed over the production run; confirm the engine and exact cutting dimensions on the spec sheet and serial plate for the specific unit and year.
Cutting dimensions and engine details vary by configuration and model year. Figures reflect commonly published specifications for the SC362; confirm the specific unit's spec sheet and serial plate.
Common applications
- Larger or more frequent stump removal
- Tree-care crews with open-access sites
- Municipal and property maintenance
- Jobs beyond a compact grinder's power
Strengths
- More grinding power than compact access machines
- Towable for easy transport between jobs
- Well-supported Vermeer platform in tree care
- Suited to larger stumps and higher volume
What to check on a used one
- Cutter wheel: inspect for cracks or damage (major cost)
- Teeth and pockets: wear items, budget for replacement
- Engine condition, starting, and smoke
- Tow running gear: tires, hitch, bearings, lights
How hours affect value
Weigh engine hours against cutter-system condition and how hard the machine was worked. Documented upkeep and a sound cutter wheel matter more than the hour count alone.
Inspection checklist
- Cutter wheel for cracks, welds, or damage
- Teeth and pockets for wear and missing hardware
- Engine cold-start, smoke, and throttle response
- Tow running gear: tires, hitch, bearings, lights
- Belts, guards, and safety devices
- Hour meter against any service records
Maintenance & records to ask for
- Confirm engine service history and intervals
- Ask when teeth/pockets were last replaced
- Check for any cutter-wheel repairs or welding
- Verify tow running gear has been maintained
Attachments & transport
Single-purpose machine; the key system is the cutter wheel and teeth. Confirm tooth type and availability.
Towable behind a suitable vehicle. Confirm the exact weight and that the hitch, tires, and lights are road-ready.
Questions to ask the seller
- How many hours, and what is the engine's service history?
- When were the teeth and pockets last replaced?
- Has the cutter wheel ever been damaged, welded, or replaced?
- What condition is the tow running gear in?
Comparable models
- Vermeer SC30TX
Compact self-propelled narrow-access Vermeer grinder for gated yards.
- Toro STX-38
Narrow-access self-propelled alternative for tight sites.
Frequently asked questions
Related buying guides
Sources & verification
Specifications on this page were triangulated against the publishers below and reviewed on the date shown. Figures vary by configuration and model year — always confirm the exact specs on the spec sheet and data plate of the specific unit.
- Vermeer — official product specificationsSC362 machine type, engine class, and towable configuration
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