Removing fence posts

[Tollster]

I have always pulled them and trees out like a cork, it also prevents any additional yard damage from doing it the many other ways. Pretty simple to, just a bit more enginuity than a lead foot and blunt force trauma.

Tie off one end of a stout rope to the hitch (Use the pin), then run the other end over an inflated spare tire and tie it off to the BASE of the post. Have a friend or loved one keep the tire upright AGAINST the post while you slowly apply tension. The tire will work as a lever, rolling as needed while the rope bites into the tread keeping it centered. She'll pop like a cork. Clean up is swift with little yard damage.

Ya also don't break the post using this manner as the force is in lifting or verticle with no side loading.

 

[kubota4me]

I wish I could see a picture to visualize that. Maybe somebody has posted something like that on youtube. Everything else is on there.

 

[EMB5530]

Dont know if its been said but I have wrapped a chain around the tire of the tractor(right beside post)and drove forward and they pop right out.
Gots to be carefull though I made a little shield that bolted to the axle in case of post, chain, or chain slip failure.


IF IN DOUBT DONT DO IT.
ALWAYS PROTECT YOURSELF:thumbsup:

 

[boggen]

I wish I could see a picture to visualize that. Maybe somebody has posted something like that on youtube. Everything else is on there.

it is not the best diagram in world. but hopefully help ya visualize things.

also do a search for "tree pulling" or "stump pulling" you might try adding in "A frame" into the search. have seen actual photos vs diagrams in a few of those threads.

 

[boggen]

Dont know if its been said but I have wrapped a chain around the tire of the tractor(right beside post)and drove forward and they pop right out.
Gots to be carefull though I made a little shield that bolted to the axle in case of post, chain, or chain slip failure.


IF IN DOUBT DONT DO IT.
ALWAYS PROTECT YOURSELF:thumbsup:

*rubs chin* any chance did ya get stuck, and the chain around tire trick to get yourself unstuck?

 

[boggen]

A frame instead of a tire. others show much better actual pictures and give better detals in other threads / posts here on the forum.

there be a notch in to of the A frame. that the chain sets into. so the chain does not fall out of place.

the set A frame up near the tree / post. put the horizontal in place for the A frame. and get it tight. hook chain to draw bar on tractor. run chain across A frame. then low on tree / post. and away they go.

to note it. it is advisable. not to try this on a full tree. but rather after the tree top has been cut off and only a say a few feet sticking up out of the ground. other wise you might have a tree on top of you. / killing you.

A frame is on my TODO list. for pulling some small trees at edge of lake. were hills are to steep to back tractor down near.

 

[bruceha2000]

Similar thought to Boggen's.
Haven't pulled fence posts, but I think there is an easy way to get an A frame.
I have a "Gorilla" ladder. Heavy aluminum. Folds flat, can be opened as an A frame or 180 degrees to a flat extension ladder. 4 pieces for variable height when extended and one leg can be longer than the other. You can get a height of about 6' on the one I have when opened as an A frame. Seems like you could put it directly over the post, connect down low and pull straight up and out even if the post is 4' deep. Would want to rig some sort of pulley or something between the top rungs so you don't rip them up with the chain or rope.

And when you are done pulling the posts, you have a great ladder for other things

Gorilla Ladder

 

[EMB5530]

*rubs chin* any chance did ya get stuck, and the chain around tire trick to get yourself unstuck?

that also works
sometimes when ya have less you think of more:thumbsup:
the problem I had doin that was it really walks to one side and if you are in deep mud it pushes the front the oppisite way

 

[EMB5530]

Similar thought to Boggen's.
Haven't pulled fence posts, but I think there is an easy way to get an A frame.
I have a "Gorilla" ladder. Heavy aluminum. Folds flat, can be opened as an A frame or 180 degrees to a flat extension ladder. 4 pieces for variable height when extended and one leg can be longer than the other. You can get a height of about 6' on the one I have when opened as an A frame. Seems like you could put it directly over the post, connect down low and pull straight up and out even if the post is 4' deep. Would want to rig some sort of pulley or something between the top rungs so you don't rip them up with the chain or rope.

And when you are done pulling the posts, you have a great ladder for other things

Gorilla Ladder

that must be one darn strong ladder

 

[SPYDERLK]

Similar thought to Boggen's.
Haven't pulled fence posts, but I think there is an easy way to get an A frame.
I have a "Gorilla" ladder. Heavy aluminum. Folds flat, can be opened as an A frame or 180 degrees to a flat extension ladder. 4 pieces for variable height when extended and one leg can be longer than the other. You can get a height of about 6' on the one I have when opened as an A frame. Seems like you could put it directly over the post, connect down low and pull straight up and out even if the post is 4' deep. Would want to rig some sort of pulley or something between the top rungs so you don't rip them up with the chain or rope.

And when you are done pulling the posts, you have a great ladder for other things

Gorilla Ladder

that must be one darn strong ladder

Commissioned for the King Kong Movie no doubt.
larry