Tree / Post Puller Type & Manufacturer?

[coolnature]

I am in the market for a tree/post puller and have read several threads discussing the different designs and manufacturers. Since I already have a grapple, I like the idea of using a 3 PT mounted puller in conjunction with my grapple. The problem is I lean toward the design of the front mounted "scissor" style in lieu of the 3 PT mounted horizontal slider. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a good"scissor" style unit for 3PT mounting?Bradco and Danuser make top of the line front mounted, however, expensive units. On the other end, I have read good reviews on the $800 Titan. In the middle, the RSE Fab product looks like a good, robust design with the tree in the center of the attachment and priced around $1600 delivered. Another good looking, heavy unit is the CL Fabrication which I think is around $2200. The puller will be going on a 95HP cab tractor.Thanks in advance for your advice and comments.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Can't help other than suggest a 3pth to SSQA adapter and then put the loader attachment on the back.

Also, can you back-up close enough to whatever you need to pull without putting your cab at risk?

 

[coolnature]

Can't help other than suggest a 3pth to SSQA adapter and then put the loader attachment on the back.

Also, can you back-up close enough to whatever you need to pull without putting your cab at risk?

I can back up to a lot, but not all, of what I need to pull. I will also have to either pull or cut off several old posts in a wooded area. Will have to cut my way in.
I know you have the Bradco Jawz and it looks wicked. No doubt it does the job.:thumbsup:

 

[audsp98]

I am in the market for a tree/post puller and have read several threads discussing the different designs and manufacturers. Since I already have a grapple, I like the idea of using a 3 PT mounted puller in conjunction with my grapple. The problem is I lean toward the design of the front mounted "scissor" style in lieu of the 3 PT mounted horizontal slider. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a good"scissor" style unit for 3PT mounting?Bradco and Danuser make top of the line front mounted, however, expensive units. On the other end, I have read good reviews on the $800 Titan. In the middle, the RSE Fab product looks like a good, robust design with the tree in the center of the attachment and priced around $1600 delivered. Another good looking, heavy unit is the CL Fabrication which I think is around $2200. The puller will be going on a 95HP cab tractor.Thanks in advance for your advice and comments.

I've been looking at them as well. I've decided on the Titan because of cost and good reviews. If it were something I was planning on using for years and years I might opt for one with the front teeth like the Notch MFG tree puller. There's another manufacturer that has a similar setup but they're all easily 2-3x the cost of the Titan.

 

[coolnature]

Here is the Notch Mfg. entry. Weighs in at 600#, 3x8 cylinder in rear for protection. About $1500 plus freight. I like it!

http://www.notchmfginc.com/images/smallest file pdf/Tree Puller 2015.pdf

 

[audsp98]

Here is the Notch Mfg. entry. Weighs in at 600#, 3x8 cylinder in rear for protection. About $1500 plus freight. I like it!

http://www.notchmfginc.com/images/smallest file pdf/Tree Puller 2015.pdf

I've reached out to them and found out the same, $1500 plus $300 shipping.

 

[Leejohn]

I just made one for the loader and it works good. Mine is in the center of the loader and I have seen them off to the side, don't think that is a good ideal. What I found not so good, I wanted to be able to see the base when I hooked on to the tree. The cross tube on the loader is right in the way. The only other thing I didn't like was I would cut off some of them. I only have a 2" cyl. I think I might put a pressure regulator on it. It sure pulls them out good and you have control over the tree, beats the ---- out of a chain and only one person can do it all.

 

[coolnature]

I just made one for the loader and it works good. Mine is in the center of the loader and I have seen them off to the side, don't think that is a good ideal. What I found not so good, I wanted to be able to see the base when I hooked on to the tree. The cross tube on the loader is right in the way. The only other thing I didn't like was I would cut off some of them. I only have a 2" cyl. I think I might put a pressure regulator on it. It sure pulls them out good and you have control over the tree, beats the ---- out of a chain and only one person can do it all.

I don't favor the ones where the tree is not centered in the puller. The Notch unit is similar to the Danuser with the serrated front arms to use for light digging. I am going to ask Notch for specs. on the width, thickness and grade of steel used in the front arms. Can you post pics of the one you made?
Thanks

 

[Xfaxman]

Will Notch make it fit the 3 point and the Loader?

 

[coolnature]

Will Notch make it fit the 3 point and the Loader?

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I am going to ask them if they would do it and how much extra $. Would really be nice to have this (or any) puller work on either end. I have read your posts and noticed you have the "Buckthorn" extended puller. How do you like it thus far?