Tree / Post Puller Type & Manufacturer?

[Xfaxman]

The Old Way

This still works.

 

[audsp98]

I pulled every tree 6" and smaller on a 1/2 acre lot in about 3 hours with a puller. A chain is nowhere near the performance of a puller.

What brand puller do you have?

 

[4570Man]

A Danseur intimidator.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

A Danseur intimidator.

...and a CTL! :cool2:

 

[mark02tj]

Here is the Notch Mfg. entry. Weighs in at 600#, 3x8 cylinder in rear for protection. About $1500 plus freight. I like it!

http://www.notchmfginc.com/images/smallest file pdf/Tree Puller 2015.pdf

Has anyone on here actually bought one of these from Notch? I like the design concept and the price but it would be great to hear from someone that is using one.

 

[gwtx]

Has anyone on here actually bought one of these from Notch? I like the design concept and the price but it would be great to hear from someone that is using one.

I haven't had time to get back to the forum to post. I bought the Notch, and it is a beast. Works as advertised. I am not an expert on it yet. Different plants require different techniques. I am primarily using it on "Huisatche" re-growth which has been shredded for years. It sprouts new trunks from the stump each time it is cut off. So there are multiple trunks to try to grip. A tree with one trunk is much easier to get a "bite" on that will hold. I am well satisfied with the Notch, and will be more so as I learn to use it better.
I installed a camera which helps, but still can't see the total image of the puller. I am using a Kubota M7060HDC tractor. I have used 3 point devices before, but my neck bothers me too much for those.
The notch is VERY similar to the Danuser Intimidator. It is about $ 1k cheaper, customer service at Lake Henry Implements is great. I have about $2300 invested including the hoses, connectors, backup camera, and misc hardware. If I were to clear all the huisatches, the price per tree would be very small I'll post some more pics as time allows.

 

[Bigshooter81]

I also just picked up a Notch tree puller... it's incredibly well built and works very well. I was worried that it would be too much implement for my L2501, and while it's at the top end of my tractors capacity for attachments IMHO, technique and design more than make up for the slight mismatch between tractor and puller.

I like that it has grease zircs in all of the proper places. The cylinder is tucked behind the work area. Overall excellent value and excellent build quality.

It has turned otherwise equipment abusive projects into less stressful, less time consuming ones.

 

[audsp98]

I also just picked up a Notch tree puller... it's incredibly well built and works very well. I was worried that it would be too much implement for my L2501, and while it's at the top end of my tractors capacity for attachments IMHO, technique and design more than make up for the slight mismatch between tractor and puller.

I like that it has grease zircs in all of the proper places. The cylinder is tucked behind the work area. Overall excellent value and excellent build quality.

It has turned otherwise equipment abusive projects into less stressful, less time consuming ones.

I'd be interesting in hearing about the types and sizes of trees that you're using it on and it's capabilities for your tractor.

 

[Bigshooter81]

I'd be interesting in hearing about the types and sizes of trees that you're using it on and it's capabilities for your tractor.

Not sure what you want to know, but like I said what it lacks in brute strength can be made up in technique. Poking into the earth on either side of the target and then pulling upward to cut the side roots once or twice goes a long way towards freeing it all up. Then you grab the trunk up five maybe six feet off the ground and rock forward and back while lifting upwards....... I really think you'd be surprised how big of a tree you can take.

Honestly, i think you're going to be able to topple trees that are maybe even too large to lift given the limited capacity of a CUT.

I do think it would be great if Notch made two sizes.... the one they make now for skid steers and larger tractors, and then a lighter weight version that was similar in size but maybe 400# or so.

 

[4570Man]

Not sure what you want to know, but like I said what it lacks in brute strength can be made up in technique. Poking into the earth on either side of the target and then pulling upward to cut the side roots once or twice goes a long way towards freeing it all up. Then you grab the trunk up five maybe six feet off the ground and rock forward and back while lifting upwards....... I really think you'd be surprised how big of a tree you can take. Honestly, i think you're going to be able to topple trees that are maybe even too large to lift given the limited capacity of a CUT. I do think it would be great if Notch made two sizes.... the one they make now for skid steers and larger tractors, and then a lighter weight version that was similar in size but maybe 400# or so.

You don't think you can use the same technique on stronger equipment? 12" oaks are no match for a this thing on a CTL. I can take them out inside of 10 minutes. I've successfully downed a couple trees exceeding 24" but that's exceeding the limit of the equipment.