Felling the Poplar

/ Felling the Poplar #1  

big bubba

Elite Member
Joined
Mar 7, 2007
Messages
3,448
Location
arkansas
Tractor
M8540
hired my neighbor to cut this dead standing Poplar while i operated the tractor bucket braced on the tree. glad i knew when to ask for help, note the angled cut and lack of a notch hinge on opposite side. he did this way to prevent kickback and direction of the fall. perfect landing.
for 100 cash and 45 min of work, sometimes pays to err to an expert on a job like this.

the M series has been an ideal match for the 128 ac estate. a sub/compact for a job like this would be out to the question.

best regards
View attachment DSC_0091.JPGView attachment DSC_0093.JPG
 
Last edited:
/ Felling the Poplar #2  
I've felled a few trees in my day, but problem trees and non standard cuts are outta my league. Always a good idea to have another (or expert) opinion when in doubt.
 
/ Felling the Poplar
  • Thread Starter
#3  
i agree, i hadn't tackled something this big in a confined space. i would not of thought of an angled cut & lack of notch hinge. the fel bucket was the other successful component to put it down where we wanted.
 
/ Felling the Poplar #4  
Yup...if not sure ask for good help better than bad day $$$'s.
 

Marketplace Items

2018 CATERPILLAR 320GC EXCAVATOR (A60429)
2018 CATERPILLAR...
2017 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck, VIN # 1FT7W2B63HED67208 (A61165)
2017 Ford F-250...
Case IH True-Tandem 330 Turbo (A60462)
Case IH...
2012 SOUTHERN  130 BBL VACUUM TRAILER (A55745)
2012 SOUTHERN 130...
2007 STERLING L7500 TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK (A59906)
2007 STERLING...
New/Unused 2025 CFG QK18R Mini Excavator (A61166)
New/Unused 2025...
 
Top