BobRip
Elite Member
I wonder if you could make a tree remover that attaches onto a minihoe and uses its length and cylinder as part of the lever. The tree remover would then be a lot shorter and lighter.
3238dpw said:Even if they are using the lift height of the skid steer, there is nothing saying after you lift it as high as the PT will go you couldn't just let go and take another bite lower on the tree.
3238dpw said:I'm sorry JJ, I'm sure my brain isn't working right, I didn't follow you about putting the Skid Steer on its nose. Why would you say this would happen if the foot is on the groound?
Here is yet another idea. Extractor for Skid-steers Full Size, Model# EX1000B | Skid-Steers + Attachments | Northern Tool + Equipment
3238dpw said:Oh I see, it doesn't really have to do with the regripping then. I was just referring to the fact that if the attachment would lift the tree, but was just limited by the lift height, that you could just regrip.
BobRip said:I wonder if you could make a tree remover that attaches onto a minihoe and uses its length and cylinder as part of the lever. The tree remover would then be a lot shorter and lighter.
sawdust_maker said:I have the impression that the mini-hoe arm is probably not designed to take this kind of load. I'd expect to see quick failures due to buckling, unless you really beefed up the arm. Of course, massive strength boosts to the arm to prevent buckling will make the mini-hoe itself of less value due to the greater weight.
John