Tree Puller?

[Xfaxman]

That's an interesting design. I would think you lose a lot of "power" with it so far out in front of the loader, however I know you have around 5k lb lift capacity so for you I guess it doesn't matter :laughing: Right, pops em right out! :thumbsup:

Did you come across any tree pullers that are meant to be used on a 3 point hitch? I think any of them could be adapted. This heavy duty one could be built for a 3 point, call Koeckeritz, he will do it.


Also, did you get a price for the Tree Terminator? I'm interested in that style, they don't list a price on their site.

I paid $4750 for the 7' Rotary Mower in October of 2010, They were on eBay, but I got mine from Darwin Phifer, one of the Grace Manufacturing dealers. He would probably remember me and the Versahandler in Oklahoma, he delivered it. http://www.phiferequipmentsales.com/blog/

 

[Piston]

Thanks for the info, that's a little out of my attachment budget.

 

[bcp]

Thanks for the info, that's a little out of my attachment budget.

Make detachable jaws for your log splitter, then mount it sideways on the loader or 3-pt.

Bruce

 

[Xfaxman]

I've never saw that design either. Wouldn't work very good on a tractor, but would be okay on a skidsteer. Even then, I think you'd get tired of getting it positioned on a tree. A couple weeks ago I pulled over 100 trees for my neighbor in 3 hours. I was tired of hitting the tree with my V design puller, can't imagine having to squirm myself onto everyone of those with this design. But if it works great for you, that's what's important!!!

Yep brand new design. I was afraid that I would break the V design puller, but Koeckeritz said his Long Arm Puller would hold up on the V417.

I grabbed a big tree to see if I could pull it, raised the back of the Versahandler off of the ground, didn't faze the puller! :thumbsup:


But it broke the tree when I rocked forward, to loosen the roots.

Note the bend in the trunk right below the puller.


I was worried that I would have trouble getting the clamp around the trunk, but it opens to 8", and with 4 wheel steering I just drive up next to the trunk and turn right. Then grip and pull.


I guess everyone realizes these pictures were taken sitting in the seat, so it is what I see out the windshield.

 

[Xfaxman]

Thanks for the info, that's a little out of my attachment budget.

Sorry, my bad, I had the Tree Termnator Rotary Mower in mind.


I looked back to see when I started this thread and saw this V style. Is that what you meant?

It is made by the same company.

http://www.phiferequipmentsales.com/blog/products/tree-and-post-puller/

 

[Piston]

Yes, that is the one I meant. Any idea what the price of that one was?

That's a pretty good idea regarding the log splitter!

 

[Xfaxman]

Yes, that is the one I meant. Any idea what the price of that one was?
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$2160 on eBay: Tree and Post Puller | eBay

I like this style better for tractors, and it is $1050.


Buckthorn Puller - Custom built Skid Steer attachments to fit almost any need you may have.

 

[J_J]

This is another awesome tree puller.

Star Hill JAWZ - Introducing the New Super JAWZ - YouTube

 

[Xfaxman]

This is another awesome tree puller.

Star Hill JAWZ - Introducing the New Super JAWZ - YouTube

Yep, a bigger-un, gooder-un, gitter done monster!! :laughing: :thumbsup:

 

[Xfaxman]

Some tree puller pictures from last month.
A small cedar tree, the view from the seat.


Shook the dirt off of the roots.


The trunk on this one is too big for the pullers 8" opening, but is mostly dead, with some new growth at the old break.
Grabbed one of the new limbs, and the old trunk broke at ground level.


Moved it to the burn pile yesterday.

 

[Xfaxman]

Made a three castor dolly for the tree puller.

Now I can keep it inside and roll it to the back door to hook it up.

The tree puller weighs 284 lbs.

 

[Xfaxman]

Used the tree puller on the biggest cedar tree that I have tried to pull so far. It is about 5" in diameter.

Raised the rear end when I tried to pull it straight up, so I curled down while pulling up and moving forward. That broke some roots loose. You can see the crack in the ground.



Curled up while pulling up and moving backwards. That broke some roots on the other side.


Went forward again and it started coming up.


Raised the boom, the cedar came out of the ground and brought another tree with it!


Shook the dirt off of the roots and the other tree fell to the ground.

It looks to be about 3" in diameter.

1 pull, 2 trees!

 

[mmorisoli]

This is a very cool tool, but I assume there is not much chance that my little Kubota L3940 with skid steer QC and third function for a grapple could begin to utilize this attachment.

What do you think?

I don't think flow is an issue but limited lift capacity of the loader seems to be the biggest limitation.

 

[RPW]

I do similar but with 3pt and drawbar and chains.

 

[Xfaxman]

This is a very cool tool, but I assume there is not much chance that my little Kubota L3940 with skid steer QC and third function for a grapple could begin to utilize this attachment.

What do you think?

I don't think flow is an issue but limited lift capacity of the loader seems to be the biggest limitation.

Right on flow, it doesn't matter how fast it closes. Lift capacity is the main thing. Try removing the bucket and use a chain on some 3" trees and see what it will do.

It depends on what type of tree you are pulling.

It should do well with this style, but might be hard to see the trunk from the tractor seat.

From Buckthorn Puller - Custom built Skid Steer attachments to fit almost any need you may have. and Holden Services :: The Hoss Tree Puller

 

[Xfaxman]

I do similar but with 3pt and drawbar and chains.

Pulling these with a chain is not fun! :laughing:

That is why I got the long arm puller.

 

[mmorisoli]

I have two 20 acre pastures that are full OA these little bast{}ds

They are too small to push over because the trucks bend and the tree shear leaves the stumps behind so I won't be able to disk for a couple years.

That is why this thing looks like the perfect tool if it would work on my kubota. Guess I could rent a skid steer for a few weeks

 

[Xfaxman]

I have two 20 acre pastures that are full OA these little bast{}ds

They are too small to push over because the trucks bend and the tree shear leaves the stumps behind so I won't be able to disk for a couple years.

That is why this thing looks like the perfect tool if it would work on my kubota. Guess I could rent a skid steer for a few weeks

If you have a set of forks, these might work, cedar trees don't have a big tap root, so they pull fairly easy.

If you don't have forks, it would be a reason to get some!

If your loader won't pull it, you can drive forward and pull it out.

It might cost less to buy something that you can get the smaller trees, then rent a skid steer for the rest.

Many years ago I had this on a MF240D 3 point.

It was too much of a hassle backing up to each tree, so I turned it around. any tree that I could drive over it would pull out.

Let us know what you come up with.

 

[King of the Road]

If you have a set of forks, these might work, cedar trees don't have a big tap root, so they pull fairly easy.
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[BukitCase]

Brush Grubber Post/Tree Puller Model# BG-10 | Weed Control Brush Removal| Northern Tool + Equipment

Kinda spendy, I'm still considering whether to buy or build... Steve