Cutting trees with imbedded woven wire fence

[CobyRupert]

Attach a chain to trees and pull....what’s that?....there’s already a chain (linked fence) attached the trees?...perfect...that makes it easier!...pull on that.

Depending on soil, and how closely grouped or intertwined the 3”-5” in trees are, tree type, and their roots, can’t a decent size tractor rip out the trees by pulling on the chain linked fence?

It’s like a tree grabber that’s already connected. A solid pry bar woven through fence makes a good pull point. Pull toward far end of fence so you’re only pulling on one tree at a time and not all 2000’.

Granted a 5” tree might stop a tractor...depending on the type of tractor and tree. Pics would help.

 

[Diggin It]

Attach a chain to trees and pull....what痴 that?....there痴 already a chain (linked fence) attached the trees?...perfect...that makes it easier!

Depending on soil, and how closely grouped or intertwined the 3?5 in trees are, tree type, and their roots, can稚 a decent size tractor rip out the trees by pulling on the chain linked fence?

I'll guess ... probably not:

Now the field fence and barbed wire will snap like uncooked spaghetti when you try to bend it. At some point since the original wire was put up 4 strands of low tensile barbed was added. That wire is rusty but still bends without breaking.

 

[CobyRupert]

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[houser52]

You will be surprised at what a small dozer can accomplish in a day. Take out the easy stuff with what you have and leave the awful stuff for the dozer.

BTW, I have a $1000 tree and post puller and it will snap a small tree if I am not careful. Tree type, soil type and tractor capability play into how well it would work. Look at some YouTube videos to get a feel for it.

I am too old and lazy to spend a week to do what you need done. If my tree/post puller could not do the job, I would hire a dozer. I did that a few weeks ago as I had a few trees to clear for my 200 yard range that were too large. Cost me $125/hr and what he did in 2 hours would have taken me 2-3 days.

I also have a tree/post puller and used it for the first section which was 810'. The difference between that section and the 1800' section is the trees and bushes were smaller and not nearly as many. That smaller section took me a couple weeks to clear, haul the brush to the burn pile, pull the posts/ wire, roll the whole mess up and move to the scrap pile.

 

[japody]

Whenever pulling anything with a chain, I always drape a heavy cloth about half way on the chain. Prevents the chain from coming up on you if something lets loose. A young man nearby suffered severe brain damage when a chain snapped and hit him I the back of the head. Just sayin......

 

[CADplans]

Cut the non-fence side of the tree,, as deep as you dare,, maybe half way,,

With the tree weakened like that, pull the tree from the fence side with your tractor,,
the remaining uncut portion will snap like your tractor is a bulldozer,,

Trees HATE to be weakened,,

If you still can not snap it with your tractor, wait a year,, the bugs and insects will get in the cut,
the tree stump might fall over by itself if it is the right species,,

 

[oosik]

++ on Japody post #25. When winching we ALWAYS lay on old wool Army blanket over the cable at or near the mid-point. I've seen a winch cable snap and come back. Cut the hood of a Jeep in half and smashed out the windshield. To this day - we have no idea how the driver of the Jeep survived.

 

[HenryIV]

What would be a good for sawing them off at ground level? Carbide chainsaw chain? Something better? Can't afford to hire a bull dozer.

Long story short: Fire departments use chainsaws to cut holes for venting and ingress in addition to using circular saws. I would go with a carbide chain. Call up a fireman's supply company and tell them you need a chainsaw chain that cuts framing and nails. I'd say call Stihl USA but Germans don't build wood frame homes so that application would not be common in Germany or they might make a chain (from unobtanium [Ub])exactly for that purpose because..well, they're Germans.

 

[ericm979]

Stihl makes carbide chains. My dealer has offered them to me.

 

[RoyKing]

Salvage people will pay be good money for fence wire trees they make stuff out of them,

 

[Industrial Toys]

IF I absolutely had to cut wire, I would just look for my oldest nastiest saw chain. Certainly not going to run out and buy some expensive chain to do THAT.

Plus, what I have seen. Carbide isn't impervious to damage. One such wire cut and you may have damaged your carbide chain too.

 

[pmsmechanic]

Sooo.... If the trees are in a fence line and the stumps won't bother anybody just cut them off above the wire and let them rot. That's what I intend to do with the trees around my pond as they die. It's the least amount of headache.

 

[teodoragroman]

Drill holes into the wood at a 45 degree angle. This will let air and water in and accelerate the rotting process. Then make a 1:1 mixture of honey and water and pour over the stump to start the process and encourage bugs to move in.

 

[ArlyA]

I have experience with this type of work. Can you post pics of the fence?

 

[threatened]

I'd call a local tree surgeon or an arborist if I were you. These professionals can help you cut the tree down safely, and they won't charge you a fortune. I'm recommending this because you'll be cutting right near the wire, which can get tangled in the chainsaw you'll be using. It's insanely dangerous. I called a local tree surgeon when I had to remove a huge dry tree near my house, and the guys I called did a neat job. They cut down the branches first, put them in a pile, cleaned the area around the tree, and only after that proceeded to cut the trunk piece by piece.

 

[ArlyA]

It might be really dangerous to cut a wire fence with a chainsaw. The chain might break, and its pieces would fly in any direction possible, hurting you and the people around you. So be really careful, and I would suggest not cutting the wire at all.
And if the case is a little more complicated, it’s always better to look for a local tree surgeon or an arborist. This professional would help you cut the tree down safely. I did so when I had to cut down a tree near my house, and this guy did everything nice and clean. So, it would be better to ask a professional for help in this case.

steel objects embedded in trees is sure good at creating a kick-back event for sawyers.

 

[frogpond]

A cordless grinder with a metal cutting blade may be of some help to cut strands of old wire, and make it easier to sort things out. Of course, it won't cut trees, or get the wire out of the wood.

 

[newbury]

steel objects embedded in trees is sure good at creating a kick-back event for sawyers.

The OP hasn't been seen here since midsummer.

I have experience with this type of work. Can you post pics of the fence?

 

[bcp]

1. Cut the wire left and right of the tree.

2. Cut the tree over and under the wire.

3. Burn the section of the trunk containing the wire.

Bruce

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

Just cut above fence. If replacing fence, what's the problem? Just by pass it. What kind of chain do you accidentally cut wire with? The one you have, that's the one. If you want the stump cut, cut low.