Best sub $2000 tree puller

[mark02tj]

this one can pull up 10" trees, no idea what the price is, though. Features | Grip-N-Rip Tree Puller

that one works on shear force, and don't cut the root ball, the Grip-N-Rip does!..

Did you ever figure out what the price is on the Grip-N-Rip? If it's more than $2k, then it's not what the OP is looking for. It is pretty cool though.

 

[Xfaxman]

Here is another unique puller from Galen Koeckeritz. Don't know the cost though: Minnesota implement tree and post puller with helper legs - YouTube

It is made for a small tractor, he just demoed in on a skid steer.

 

[Diggin It]

That would be more interesting since it's pulling (pushing?) straight up from the ground instead of loading the tractor.


Seems like it would still make too big a hole though. I'd rather something to shear them off a few inches below the ground surface. Take the tree, but leave the root ball.

 

[Lowcountry Rebel]

That would be more interesting since it's pulling (pushing?) straight up from the ground instead of loading the tractor.


Seems like it would still make too big a hole though. I'd rather something to shear them off a few inches below the ground surface. Take the tree, but leave the root ball.

if you leave the root ball, you will have ankle breaking hidden holes when they rot away. If you pull the root ball out- the visible hole can be filled in to have level ground.
Thanks for the suggestions and ideas- keep them coming please.

 

[Xfaxman]

Well just for information, here is another push puller: www.sidneyattachments.com/hydraulic-assist-tree-puller.php

 

[Smokeydog]

Danuser Intimidator is one of the best tree pullers I have used. I shopped around got it for $2100. Kubota B26 pictured is great for smaller trees and bushes. The precision around buildings and fences works great. On bigger tractors it can take out large trees. Being able to excavate and cut roots is essential for bigger trees.

Always amazed on how well the Piranha toothbar, $300, pulls up trees and brush.

 

[Lowcountry Rebel]

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Danuser Intimidator is one of the best tree pullers I have used. I shopped around got it for $2100. Kubota B26 pictured is great for smaller trees and bushes. The precision around buildings and fences works great. On bigger tractors it can take out large trees. Being able to excavate and cut roots is essential for bigger trees.
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Always amazed on how well the Piranha toothbar, $300, pulls up trees and brush.

I'm getting one of those too.

 

[two_bit_score]

if you leave the root ball, you will have ankle breaking hidden holes when they rot away. If you pull the root ball out- the visible hole can be filled in to have level ground.
Thanks for the suggestions and ideas- keep them coming please.

I guess it depends if you are trying to make a lawn or park or just cleaning up pasture. I'd use a shear like this (there are a lot more available) then paint the stump with 2,4D to kill the roots and let nature take it's course. That would be a step up from what I usually do with problem trees which is to cut them down and kill the stumps. Usually can cut them pretty close to the surface.

Hyd Tree Shears for 3-point, Front End Loader, and Skidsteer


But, I'm interested in what you come up with. Don't forget to post the pictures.

 

[Diggin It]

^^^ Four Grand?

I'll stick with my recip saw and rough cut or pruning blades.

 

[ebbkubota]

Take a look at RSE Fabrication in Iowa. They make a very nice puller that runs around $1,700.

RSE - Extreme duty tree puller