Backhoe Backhoe ripper

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I've been using mine to dig out cedar tree roots. I rip up enough of the roots to let me push the entire tree over without breaking it off at the trunk or, in the case of a bigger tree, stopping my bigger tractor (50hp Kioti) dead in its tracks.

I'm using my ripper tooth on my BX23. What I've found is that I need to start out a ways from the trunk where the roots are smaller, and then gradually work my way in towards the trunk. By loosening the soil and roots out away from the trunk, it allows me to tackle bigger roots than I can if I just start tearing into those big roots from the get-go.

I suspect you will develop a method that will work for you. Trial and error. Figure out what DOESN'T work, and then try something different.

 

[Derrell]

As time was a concern, I removed the unit and put the bucket back on. Started cutting the Roots with a very aggressive sawzall blade until the saw wore a hole in my hand. Knew when to pass on things and called in the big guns - a mini excavator. Had the double stump out in less than 15 minutes and for a whole lot less $ than it would have cost me.
Other than that, will have other opportunities to use it....

I've been using mine to dig out cedar tree roots. I rip up enough of the roots to let me push the entire tree over without breaking it off at the trunk or, in the case of a bigger tree, stopping my bigger tractor (50hp Kioti) dead in its tracks.

I'm using my ripper tooth on my BX23. What I've found is that I need to start out a ways from the trunk where the roots are smaller, and then gradually work my way in towards the trunk. By loosening the soil and roots out away from the trunk, it allows me to tackle bigger roots than I can if I just start tearing into those big roots from the get-go.

I suspect you will develop a method that will work for you. Trial and error. Figure out what DOESN'T work, and then try something different.