3 Point Tree/Post Puller

[DeltaBravo]

I built one of these for myself, and after using it, I decided to build one to sell. I needed mine to pull small trees for food plot clearing. I mounted mine behind my Kubota L3800 and was amazed at how well it worked! Anything under 4" in dia is a breeze to pull out of the ground...roots and all. I back up to the tree that I want gone, close the jaws on the tree, and back up. I have a video of it in action but don't know if/how I can upload it on this site. The pictures are of the one I want to sell and it has never been used. It is fabricated from heavy 1/4" thick wall material and has a cylinder rated for 3000 psi. If anyone is interested in buying it, please message me. It is located in central Missouri and I am selling it for $1500. Thanks.

 

[LD1]

If you are open for a little constructive criticism......I think you need to reanalyze your price point.

Tough to break into a market from scratch, being a "nobody" in the broad market of implement and attachment MFG's, and charging as much or more for a product that quite a few companies already make.

You likely have less than $500 in material......and some shop time. If you want to sell some.....I'd try to price less than the "big boys".

 

[nightdevil]

I'd like to see the video in action

 

[DeltaBravo]

If you are open for a little constructive criticism......I think you need to reanalyze your price point.

Tough to break into a market from scratch, being a "nobody" in the broad market of implement and attachment MFG's, and charging as much or more for a product that quite a few companies already make.

You likely have less than $500 in material......and some shop time. If you want to sell some.....I'd try to price less than the "big boys".

Anytime you post anything on a forum, you open yourself up for constructive criticism...I don't have a problem with it. Not trying to break into anything, just had the extra time/materials so I thought WTH. I'm not doubting your claim of a product that "quite a few companies already make", but before I decided to build one, I couldn't find anything similar to this on the commercial market. Thanks for your input.

 

[LD1]

Most of the ones on the commercial market that are similar......are SSQA designed for skid steer use. And the ones I have seen, range from $1300-$1500. And A few threads and answers in the FAQ's of some of the sites indicate that 3PH pins can be added to the SSQA plate for not much $$$ through the MFG.

I dont knwo anything other than that about tree pullers. Not in the market for one and never have been. But have seen quite a few threads here about them.

Just at quick glance....I though it was priced too high....considering time and material involved. I just bought a 66" front grapple for a good bit less money, and there is more material, and considerable more time fabbing.

I may be totally wrong, and wish you all the best in selling as I have no dog in the fight. Just offering my :2cents: I think it should be priced $800-$1000

 

[MH8675309]

Fabrication looks good. Good luck with it

 

[nightdevil]

Although for the record I agree with LD1. I think people think twice about buying expensive attachments. I don't know your margins but if I were you I would price it at least half of the major manufacturers. More people would take a shot at buy it and take a risk. For 1500 and I have to compare companies I would think twice.

 

[nightdevil]

Anytime you post anything on a forum, you open yourself up for constructive criticism...I don't have a problem with it. Not trying to break into anything, just had the extra time/materials so I thought WTH. I'm not doubting your claim of a product that "quite a few companies already make", but before I decided to build one, I couldn't find anything similar to this on the commercial market. Thanks for your input.

Hey this is where all great ideas start! Don't give up. I would be happy to demo a scut version for ya!

 

[murphy1244]

Although for the record I agree with LD1. I think people think twice about buying expensive attachments. I don't know your margins but if I were you I would price it at least half of the major manufacturers. More people would take a shot at buy it and take a risk. For 1500 and I have to compare companies I would think twice.

For 15 clams it should serve beer.:thumbsup:

 

[nightdevil]

For 15 clams it should serve beer.

Aaaaaaaaaaand come with a bottle opener at least. Painted orange or green