jinman
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- Joined
- Feb 23, 2001
- Messages
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- Location
- Texas - Wise County - Sunset
- Tractor
- NHTC45D, NH LB75B, Ford Jubilee
I don't know what size cedars you are trying to extract, but I can handle them up to 6" with no problem. Your 5030 should be plenty of tractor to make one undercut and then push the tree over. The root ball should pop up on one side and then you finish it off with the bucket.
On my 45hp tractor, I've used both a bucket with a cutter bar and now have a toothbar. The toothbar is best for doing the undercut, and the teeth let you manipulate things with much more control than a plain blade.
Finding the best height on the trunk to push is the real trick. Some trees will snap off and you'll be left with a stump. Others will be tough and you'll either have to push higher up or undercut more.
After you have a stack of cedar, it is great stuff to make mulch. If you have a chipper-shredder or can rent one, cedar makes a super mulch and also smells nice.
If you are working with really big cedar trees, I think the previous suggestion of a dozer is the best solution.
On my 45hp tractor, I've used both a bucket with a cutter bar and now have a toothbar. The toothbar is best for doing the undercut, and the teeth let you manipulate things with much more control than a plain blade.
Finding the best height on the trunk to push is the real trick. Some trees will snap off and you'll be left with a stump. Others will be tough and you'll either have to push higher up or undercut more.
After you have a stack of cedar, it is great stuff to make mulch. If you have a chipper-shredder or can rent one, cedar makes a super mulch and also smells nice.
If you are working with really big cedar trees, I think the previous suggestion of a dozer is the best solution.