Posted by mkirsch on March 07, 2014 at 10:11:55 from (65.199.189.6):
In Reply to: pulling out a tree posted by 37Chief on March 06, 2014 at 20:35:03:
37chief,
So, what kind of tree is it?
Are you actually trying to pull the tree out by its roots, or guide it as its cut down?
There are some varieties that get tall, but not that big around, and have fairly shallow root balls. With a long enough chain or cable so as you don't get whacked on the head, you can use leverage to tip them over with a fairly small tractor.
Something like a maple or oak, forget it. You won't move it with a D8 dozer, let alone your little 8N Ford.
Also, not a good idea if the tree is at all rotten. They don't call 'em widowmakers for nothing.
You would be amazed at how tenacious some trees are. I've seen Dad push over 30' tall beeches with the loader tractor, and I've seen 12' pines that we couldn't budge with the 1066.
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