So, what is a stump jumper on a bush hog anyway?

If you've spent any time clearing thick brush or reclaimed pasture, you've probably asked yourself what is a stump jumper on a bush hog and whether yours is actually doing its job. It's one of those parts that you don't really think about until you hit something solid—a hidden rock, a literal tree stump, or maybe an old piece of farm equipment buried in the weeds—and your mower doesn't immediately explode into a thousand pieces. ...

February 22, 2026 · 6 min · Lin Behr