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Barreto Manufacturing 30SG vs Makita HM1812

The Barreto Manufacturing 30SG is a hydraulic tracked stump grinder. The Makita HM1812 is a 2,000 w avt electric breaker with anti-vibration system.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Barreto Manufacturing 30SG
Barreto Manufacturing 30SG - image: Barreto Manufacturing
Makita HM1812
Makita HM1812 - image: Makita UK

Specifications side by side

Barreto Manufacturing 30SGMakita HM1812
Weight1,700 lb31,3 kg
Engine31hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-twin-
Cutting wheel diameter19.2" to tooth-
Cutting depth12"-
Input power-2000 W
Impact energy-72.8 J
Power supply cord-4,0 m

Sources: Barreto Manufacturing 30SG, Makita HM1812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 30SG if...

A tracked, hydraulically driven stump grinder built for tree surgeons and landscapers clearing stumps on soft or uneven ground. Independent hydrostatic tracks let it work in places a wheeled grinder cannot reach.

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Buy or hire the HM1812 if...

A heavy electric breaker for breaking concrete slabs, road surfaces and foundations where a petrol or hydraulic unit is not wanted. Hired by groundworkers and demolition crews for indoor and urban jobs.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Barreto Manufacturing 30SG and the Makita HM1812?

The Barreto Manufacturing 30SG is a hydraulic tracked stump grinder; the Makita HM1812 is a 2,000 W AVT electric breaker with anti-vibration system.

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