Tree / Post Puller Type & Manufacturer?

[coolnature]

I bought a Danuser Intimidator last year. I had a hard time choosing between it and the Notch since the Notch was 1k less. With my 95 HP tractor I can take out 10”-12” cedars with some grubbing and as Luke said above, two moving jaws make it easier to center the tree in the puller. I don’t regret spending the extra 1k and buying the Danuser; I have the model 1220T with the addition of saw teeth on the side of the jaws.

 

[4570Man]

Danuser is about $800 more, and isn't AR400 steel... but I agree the design on the Danuser and Notch is better.

The big question I have right now, is do I go with a long arm puller like xfaxman's AND get a stump bucket, probably with grapple, OR should I just get something like the Danuser or Notch. In otherwords, will the Danuser / Notch take the place of a stump bucket?

If I read the sheet right the cab guard is $1300 and that would make the danuser cheaper if you’re comparing equally equipped modes.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I'm just wondering why not cut off a tree and grind the stump off? If I pull out a tree I get those roots ripping up the ground and bringing up all manner of stones. A lot of mess to clean up which is the last thing I usually need. You also would not hurt adjacent tree roots.

 

[4570Man]

I'm just wondering why not cut off a tree and grind the stump off? If I pull out a tree I get those roots ripping up the ground and bringing up all manner of stones. A lot of mess to clean up which is the last thing I usually need. You also would not hurt adjacent tree roots.

It’s about a million times faster to pull a bunch of trees. If you’re only pulling small trees it doesn’t make a mess. If you’re only doing a few trees then you probably don’t own a puller or stump grinder.

 

[ArmyDoc]

Unless you have a skidsteer (or skidsteer-drive like xfax does) there is no way in heck I'd consider a side-bite puller like that long arm. Talk about cumbersome to position IMO with a tractor.

For this very reason I think the pullers with two moving jaws that self-center have a significant advantage over systems with only one moving jaw. It should result in faster/easier positioning and less risk for off-center lift (broken axle or bent loader frame...). :2cents:

yes, I'm purchasing a telehandler. Otherwise I agree, mechanically the long arm is disadvantaged, and their site using it on smaller trees. I'm only really planning on using it on 1 to 3 inch volunteer sweetgums that pop up all the time around here. Hard to know what to do. Hate buying two implements if I can get one that does the work of both. On the other hand, purpose built tools work more efficiently at what they are designed to do...

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

yes, I'm purchasing a telehandler. Otherwise I agree, mechanically the long arm is disadvantaged, and their site using it on smaller trees. I'm only really planning on using it on 1 to 3 inch volunteer sweetgums that pop up all the time around here. Hard to know what to do. Hate buying two implements if I can get one that does the work of both. On the other hand, purpose built tools work more efficiently at what they are designed to do...

Sorry, I missed that. :thumbsup:

 

[Walter E Kurtz]

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 watched a video for this. They were using it on a skidsteer. Also looked at their web page. They did not list the specs. Looks like a great tool. I'm worried my tractor won't have enough power to fully utilize this pullers potential. I'm guessing how much you can get out of this is based on the loaders strength.

 

[mark02tj]

I'm just wondering why not cut off a tree and grind the stump off? If I pull out a tree I get those roots ripping up the ground and bringing up all manner of stones. A lot of mess to clean up which is the last thing I usually need. You also would not hurt adjacent tree roots.

For me, I'm not really taking out "trees", I'm focused on removing honeysuckle - an invasive plant in Ohio. Without spraying a bunch of chemicals on it, the best way to remove it is to pull everything - roots and all. Otherwise it just keeps coming back... and coming back... and coming back! Yeah, the rootballs are a pain and I have them piled up. At some point I'll rent a dump trailer and take them off somewhere. I do have a PTO chipper, so I cut off about 2' above the ground and chip all of that. Then I pull out what's left in the ground.

I watched a video for this. They were using it on a skidsteer. Also looked at their web page. They did not list the specs. Looks like a great tool. I'm worried my tractor won't have enough power to fully utilize this pullers potential. I'm guessing how much you can get out of this is based on the loaders strength.

I have a JD 3520 with a 300CX loader. You can look up the specs on that and compare it to what you have. I will tell you that the Notch is about all that the 3520 wants to handle. I did talk to Notch before I bought it and he did agree that these things (tree pullers in general) better suited for skidsteers than CUTs. But, with the Notch, I'm often using the curl functions on the FEL rather than to just try to "lift" it out. Sometimes it's a battle! LOL!

Depending on what you're looking at removing, you might want to consider a "root" grapple (clamshell type) that would let you get some teeth under the roots and then pry the offending vegetation up. If I had room for one more FEL implement around here, I'd be considering that! LOL!

One thing that I like about the Notch (and the Danhauser is similar) is the long "teeth". I often have honeysuckle that's growing right next to a nice tree and this let's me get in there like with tweezers to pull it out. I couldn't do that with a design that's flat against the FEL mounting plate.

 

[ArmyDoc]

Then you come across a video like this. Makes you wonder if you need a tree puller at all, or if a good grapple is enough. Admittedly, these trees aren't much bigger than 4 inches... but that's all I'd be doing anyhow.

 

[Xfaxman]

After watching the video, I prefer my tree puller (and compact telehandler). Much less ground disturbance. Just pull, shake the dirt off and drop on a pile to pick up later with the grapple.