The Largest Diameter (29") Dead Tree That I Have Pushed Over

[Xfaxman]

Thanks, M C

BHD, come and get it. :thumbsup:

Still on the pile, along with some more.

 

[Xfaxman]

You need a wood stove!

Nope, too old for a chainsaw.

 

[Xfaxman]

Update to the the burn pile started last year in this thread. Have been adding to it since then, this is the last grapple full, two days ago:

The Wind Alert Website forecasts low wind for a few days, so went out this morning at 9:55 with some old diesel to light it off.

11:43, burning slow:

12:45, not much flame visible:

12:55, put the Fire Poker (stump bucket), on the V417 to get the fire blazing again:

3:05, needs more poking:

3:21, slow burning again, pushed together one last time after this picture:

6:45, still some visible flame:

 

[2458n]

Pushing the tree seems easy - not getting hit by the top coming back at you has hurt a few.

 

[Xfaxman]

I don't have to worry about the top hitting me if it breaks off, because the push point is so far forward and the cab is FOP rated.

 

[bindian]

Makes me wanna go out and buy a telehandler!
hugs, Brandi

 

[Xfaxman]

Telehandlers are too big and don't have SSQA, you need a compact telehandler. :thumbsup:

Some info: Compact Telehandlers Become Impressive Attachment Takers

 

[EddieWalker]

Why do you remove your grapple to work the fire after it gets going? I like to pick them up and restack them as they burn with my grapple.

 

[Xfaxman]

I don't want the grapple hoses that close to the heat and flames.

 

[Xfaxman]

Here is what is left this morning, still have some visible flame on the root.

Using a grapple would not have done any better than the stump bucket did: