T post removal

[CliffordK]

So far, I haven't bent a single T post using the manual puller. I think I've bent every one that I pulled with my loader.

I was going to mention that. If you wiggle them back and forth to pull by hand, many will be bent. You can try to correct it somewhat if you're careful, but one gets bent posts.

The pullers work well.

 

[jwright2]

I took a 3 x 6 in piece of channel with about 6 in flat bar weld on the side and 2 ft chain to hook to my loader. In the channel I cut a cross that slips over the t-post. We let it fall down the t-post about 18 ins then lift the loader and out comes the post.

 

[CliffordK]

A chain to the tractor bucket is pretty good at pulling a lot of things. Wrap a few wraps down low. It just needs some lift power with the tractor. The Ford could probably do the steel posts. My little JD 440ic made quick work of pulling wooden posts embedded in concrete.

 

[CliffordK]

You know, if you're not planning on reusing the fencing, then figure out how to pull out the fencing and posts all together. Perhaps separate any wooden posts first. Then send it all to recycling.

I have no doubt my new CAT would make quick work of any fence (although it could make a mess too).

 

[JethroB]

You know, if you're not planning on reusing the fencing, then figure out how to pull out the fencing and posts all together. Perhaps separate any wooden posts first. Then send it all to recycling.

I have no doubt my new CAT would make quick work of any fence (although it could make a mess too).

I can confirm the mess part. . I had a terribly overgrown T-post and 5 strand barbwire fence that a fellow dozed for me. He shoved the mess down into my woods and many of the T-posts sheared off at ground level. I bought a cheap metal detector to find several posts remnants. My rotary cutter found a couple too.

Maybe this should be posted in one of the “Stupid things” threads.

 

[John0829]

An old chunk of heavy flat plate and 5 minutes with a torch. Cut a t shape just big enough to fit over the post and a hole to hook a chain. I have used it with the loader, 3 point drawbar and a farm jack. I have also used just a chain making several wraps around the post.

 

[CliffordK]

I can confirm the mess part. . I had a terribly overgrown T-post and 5 strand barbwire fence that a fellow dozed for me. He shoved the mess down into my woods and many of the T-posts sheared off at ground level. I bought a cheap metal detector to find several posts remnants. My rotary cutter found a couple too.

Maybe this should be posted in one of the “Stupid things” threads.

I'm pretty sure my parents had their back fence dozed. It would have mostly been cedar posts and woven wire. I'm not quite sure what happened to the old fence. Perhaps it is still in a pile somewhere. Nonetheless, there comes a time when a fence is beyond all hope.

It is quite possible your broken posts were already nearly rusted in half. Other than losing some of those diamond plates on posts, I don't think I've ever seen them sheer. I've bent quite a few.

 

[oldballs]

I have a Speeco t-post puller plate that works good with the loader and chain. Mostly I use it with the high-lift jack though.

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I use one similiar to yours, but I don't remember paying $25 for it ( but that was several years ago). Getting on / off the tractor to move on to the next
T-post is the most work when working alone. For few posts I can deal with it. But I wouldn't want to work alone if there were a lot of posts to pull .

Cheers,
Mike

 

[Jims1025R]

Several devices like this

They work fine....

 

[Rockbadchild]

any chain go around once then the second loop go lower then the first then pull with a farmer jack or FEL … that second loop below the first makes it catch on anything.

 

[ruffdog]

I use one similiar to yours, but I don't remember paying $25 for it ( but that was several years ago). Getting on / off the tractor to move on to the next
T-post is the most work when working alone. For few posts I can deal with it. But I wouldn't want to work alone if there were a lot of posts to pull .

Cheers,
Mike

Agree, if you have to do a bunch of posts it is a major pain getting on and off equipment. I helped a farmer yank all the posts around a huge field and we used just a chain on a loader. Two quick wraps with the chain and the post is out. He would lower the bucket and I throw the post in and move to the next one. We moved along pretty fast.

 

[oosik]

All my steel posts are T-145. The HD version of standard T-posts. I've never had to pull a post where I could not get the tractor. So.... it's a chain loop across the bucket and around the T-post. Angle the bucket so the top and the lip touch the post at the same time. The post never bends.

I have MANY T-posts where I could never get my tractor. If I had to pull any of those - my HI-Lift jack would be my choice.

I have some 675 T-posts for the barbed wire fence around my 80 acres. In all of my 40+ years here - only had to pull half a dozen or so.

Small peanuts.........

 

[hube2]

When I want to pull a post I simply wiggle it gently until is starts to loosen and then I move it in a circular motion and they lift out with one hand. Takes no time at all and a lot less time than a tool or driving the tractor from post to post. It also requires very little effort as long as the ground is soft. I generally do this after it rains. I have never bent one of the heavy posts doing it this way. Once in a while I'll get a stubborn one and then I just wrap a chain around in near the ground and pull it out with the tractor.

 

[tradosaurus]

I worked with a local farmer to help him get a patent on a T-post removal device that attaches to the bucket of your tractor.
Doesn't look like the design is in stores yet.

 

[shooterdon]

Lots of ways to skin the cat.

If I have a lot of posts to pull I use a FEL mounted tree and post puller I can park my butt in the cab, and it is effortless but not very fast. I do not care that much about efficiency. A couple of times I have wanted to remove some small trees near the posts so the T&P puller let me do both jobs.

If I have a few to pull, it is not worth the time to remove the bucket and attach the T&P puller. Chain is simple enough for me.

Use what works for you.