Removing fence posts with concrete

cat fever · Dec 18, 2016

repowell said:
Use the 3 point hitch to start. Probably twice the lifting capacity. Then use the FEL to finish the job and tote the post off.

I did it this way, worked great.

gladehound · Dec 18, 2016

for pulling small trees or tough posts, I remove the attachment from the SSQA, choke the post with an appropriately rated nylon loop and attach to the SSQA plate. Never had a post or small tree put up much of a fight this way.

Removing the attachment gives you more lift force. Shortening the effective loader arm length also gives you more lift. 3pt method good too, just run out of lift travel quickly.

TNhobbyfarmer · Dec 18, 2016

mrmikey said:
Wrap a chain as low as you can around the post so it chokes it, run the chain over the top of an old truck wheel and attach it to your tractor and drive. The wheel changes the horizontal motion of the chain to vertical and pulls it up. Not saying you won't have to wiggle it a bit to get it started.
Pulling 4x4 Fence Posts - YouTube .........Mike

Pretty cool video. I'm definitely going to try that. Thanks for posting.

ustmd · Dec 18, 2016

TNhobbyfarmer said:
Using FEL or rear lower lift arms?

Both ways. FEL is easier to maneuver if you are working by yourself.

dickfoster · Dec 18, 2016

TNhobbyfarmer said:
I need to remove several fence posts that are set in concrete. My tractor has a fel but not forks. Any suggestions regarding best/easiest way to accomplish the task.

I'd use the FEL to push it and get it loosened up a bit then I'd use the 3PT to yank it then back to the FEL to haul it off. Might want to push them all first then yank and haul them one at a time.

EddieWalker · Dec 18, 2016

mrmikey said:
Wrap a chain as low as you can around the post so it chokes it, run the chain over the top of an old truck wheel and attach it to your tractor and drive. The wheel changes the horizontal motion of the chain to vertical and pulls it up. Not saying you won't have to wiggle it a bit to get it started.
Pulling 4x4 Fence Posts - YouTube .........Mike

Nice video, but I wonder how well this method works on posts set in concrete, or deeper then two feet, or in solid packed soil?