The removal of roots can be achieved using many tools.

Tools You Will Need To Cut Tree Roots Tractors. The word “Tractor” is associated with words such as “traction” or “tractive”. It is derived from the Latin Backhoe. This is one of the most versatile machines for fieldwork. It looks like a giant metal spider and it is one of Stump Grinder. A Estimated Reading Time: 9 mins. We are the same company but under new management The Super-Tooth Roothog is a patented root management tool that is designed to attach to most handheld gas powered stick edgers.

It will efficiently shave down all types of tree roots including cypress knees.

Matches or lighter: After the stump has been soaked with the inflammable liquids, you will need to set it on fire.

Apr 09, Use a sawzall or reciprocating saw same thing. You don't even have to dig, it will cut right thru the dirt and root. I use this method all the time by laying a 2x6 on the grond and running the saw through the dirt for many feet on both sides with a 12 inch blade. Sharp serrated shovel edge for cutting roots No other root tool in the market can cut roots as good as the Root Assassin carbon steel shovel.

It has sharp serrated shovel edges that can cut roots, weeds, and stumps without a hitch. If you feel the need to sharpen the blade, you can easily do so by using a wheel or edge grinder/5(2K). Apr 28, Dig around the root with a shovel to remove the bulk of the dirt in the way.

Use a trowel, your hands, something smaller to remove the rest of the dirt near the root. Use a reciprocating saw (aka Sawzall) to cut through the root. This may take some time depending on how green the roots are, but those saws will eventually cut through it.