My new additions (tree shear / puller)

[TSO]

I agree on the off-center topic... the Hawz one I have is straight center

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[ovrszd]

Yep, that's definitely the preferred design. I also like the double swinging jaw type like posted above. Also centers the load.

 

[Xfaxman]

The clamping surface digging into the tree trunk alone would be enough to twist the FEL frame.

The clamping surface is too large to dig into the trunk:

Then throw in the fact that your left rear tire is in the air and bingo, twisted FEL frame.

I didn't think of that because my loader front axle does not pivot.

I either don't understand you or I don't agree with your analysis. Lol. :confused3:

With the back axle on the ground, the trunk would have to bend sideways, in order for the angle of the loader arms to change enough to twist the frame.

 

[lostcreekranch]

A camera would be cool if you didn't break it.

Before my Brother had his sale I had access to a Bobcat T300. Man you could pull a lot of trees with that setup. Could pull trees way faster than the tractor with Grapple could pile them.

I think I mentioned this before. My Puller is second in it's value only to the Grapple. If maintaining a timbered property it's essential.

I agree completely that a skid steer, tree puller, and grapple is the ideal setup. Great visibility of what you are grabbing. I keep my eyes open for a good deal but, nothing so far.

 

[ovrszd]

I agree completely that a skid steer, tree puller, and grapple is the ideal setup. Great visibility of what you are grabbing. I keep my eyes open for a good deal but, nothing so far.

My Brother paid $31K for his Bobcat CTL with 2K hours and a bucket...... Wayyyy beyond my budget for what tasks it could perform. But it was cool doing what tasks it was designed for!!!!

 

[Aquamoose]

Lots of replies, thanks gents! If I were to go with the scissor type, would 2,100 lbs be sufficient to pull them out as I originally mentioned, for 3" - 4" saplings?

 

[ovrszd]

Lots of replies, thanks gents! If I were to go with the scissor type, would 2,100 lbs be sufficient to pull them out as I originally mentioned, for 3" - 4" saplings?

There are so many variables it's impossible to give a definitive answer. I don't recall the lift capacity of my previous Kubota L4400. It pulled hundreds of trees, some pretty large.

 

[Aquamoose]

I looked, the Kubota L4400 has a 1,818 lift capacity (at the pins) so it sounds like the scissors would do the job well.

 

[ovrszd]

I looked, the Kubota L4400 has a 1,818 lift capacity (at the pins) so it sounds like the scissors would do the job well.

There ya go. Good job on researching. Sorry, I was too lazy.

 

[lostcreekranch]

I have the large brado jawz and love them.

If I were buying today I would look very hard at the new Danhoser (sp?) sold through EverythingAttachments.

Here is the Danhuser Intimidator

Danuser Intimidator: Take Control of Your Land! - YouTube

About $3000 at EA.