Tree Pullers

[Xfaxman]

It's a different force. The tree puller it lifting the whole machine. Not just the front.

The one linked earlier is a hydraulic cylinder built into the tree puller. Tree Grapple / Post Puller - TJ12UN-TRK-BF

I don't see that lifting the whole machine. Even without the loader in float, I don't think it would overly strain the curl cylinders.

 

[Doofy]

tree puller hydraulic assist - Google Search That looks to be more than 10-12 inches! I now understand the dilemma. Bucket in float mode or lift tractor?

 

[4570Man]

The one linked earlier is a hydraulic cylinder built into the tree puller. Tree Grapple / Post Puller - TJ12UN-TRK-BF

I don't see that lifting the whole machine. Even without the loader in float, I don't think it would overly strain the curl cylinders.

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That design wouldn't. The one I saw earlier had the cylinder behind the lifting pins.

 

[Doofy]

That beast is way out of my league! $10K+ and it weighs in at 700 pounds. Don't think my little compact tractor would be up to the task. Sigh!

 

[Leejohn]

It might just pull something out that you can't handle after it's out.

 

[Piston]

Why not get one for the 3 point hitch? Much stronger, plus you could have a grapple on the FEL for all the material handling.

 

[Doofy]

Piston, very interesting concept for a 3 pt tree puller. I love the practicality of the front grapple also. I was just researching root rake grapples yesterday. Just hate picking roots by hand!

As for the 3pt tree puller, my depth perception is very poor using mirrors and not very agile to be turning around in the seat to see better...not sure if rear facing cameras would help.

 

[Piston]

Piston, very interesting concept for a 3 pt tree puller. I love the practicality of the front grapple also. I was just researching root rake grapples yesterday. Just hate picking roots by hand!

As for the 3pt tree puller, my depth perception is very poor using mirrors and not very agile to be turning around in the seat to see better...not sure if rear facing cameras would help.

I think it would be very difficult to line up correctly using a rear facing camera and 3 point mounted tree shear. If the choice was between a tree puller or a grapple, I would recommend grapple. I don't have a puller so this is simply my opinion based on, well, nothing :laughing: but I wouldn't bother pulling trees out, I just push them over instead. The beauty of this is you can then pile them all up and move them where you want. With a puller, you can only grab a small amount of trees.

A tree puller on a skidsteer would certainly be impressive though.

 

[Doofy]

Piston, very good points to consider. This is why I like being on a good Forum. Tons of great ideas from folks that have "Been There, Done That"! Nothing beats Experience. I have all winter to make choices as to what attachments will best meet my needs.

 

[Xfaxman]

Piston, very interesting concept for a 3 pt tree puller. I love the practicality of the front grapple also. I was just researching root rake grapples yesterday. Just hate picking roots by hand!

As for the 3pt tree puller, my depth perception is very poor using mirrors and not very agile to be turning around in the seat to see better...not sure if rear facing cameras would help.

I think it would be very difficult to line up correctly using a rear facing camera and 3 point mounted tree shear. -----------------------------------

A tree puller on a skidsteer would certainly be impressive though.

I think the rear facing camera would work great.

I have no problem backing under the trailer ball and my camera is off center, mounted in the right tail light bracket: