Fence Post Puller

[MMagis]

I wonder how many that replied didn’t actually click on the link?

Nothing works better than a plain old chain for pulling posts, but the reason these contraptions exists are to make pulling posts much faster for only one person. If you have dozens or hundreds of posts to pull by yourself, you’re going to get tired of climbing on and off the tractor real fast. To answer the original question; I’ve never used one, and it seems like and intriguing way to pull trees/shrubs. Not cheap for a bit of steel, though.

 

[Garycw]

I clicked on the link and agree it's slot of $ for a piece of steel. Might be worth it if you had several hundred to pull , but I wouldn't think so.

Sent from the mountains

 

[Gcorron]

When I worked as a lineman, we used to grab poles with the grapple and shake them back and forth, and side to side a bit, then pull them. I treat wooden posts the same way, shake them a bit, then pull them.

I use a strap normally, but also have a chain or two that gets used occasionally, both have to be wrapped more than once or they will not bite in. The tool looks very handy, if I had a LOT to pull, would certainly think hard about it.

We had hydraulic pullers for poles as well, but would very rarely take the time to set it up since we already had the boom set up anyway. Same thing, I think.

George

 

[xtn]

My T-post puller...

 

[Garycw]

A little overkill, but I'd have a lot more use for that than what was in the link

Sent from the mountains

 

[9973720wb19]

I wonder how many that replied didn’t actually click on the link?

Nothing works better than a plain old chain for pulling posts, but the reason these contraptions exists are to make pulling posts much faster for only one person. If you have dozens or hundreds of posts to pull by yourself, you’re going to get tired of climbing on and off the tractor real fast. To answer the original question; I’ve never used one, and it seems like and intriguing way to pull trees/shrubs. Not cheap for a bit of steel, though.

Well said. I have 1,600 feet of wooden fencing to pull up 4x4 posts. And using a cab tractor - my hope is to chain saw cut the fencing boards between the post, then get back in my cab for a few hours

 

[rjkobbeman]

That one clamps to the bucket. Northern Tool sells one that slips over a set of pallet forks. I think I'd prefer the Northern Tool design as the clamp on kind would seem to put a lot of stress on the bucket.

But the Northern Tool one doesn't get very good reviews on their site. Brush Grubber Post/Tree Puller Model# BG-10 | Weed Control Brush Removal| Northern Tool + Equipment

This looks like something that would be easy to build for someone with a welder and a cutting torch and some scrap metal.

I have that exact model -- see my signature line. Don't remember where I bought it. I think I bought it direct from the manufacturer.

If you are working alone, that thing is a dream. I can verify it is built like a tank. You are limited on how small and how large things it can grab on to. I use it to pull trees a lot. On the big end, I can grab a tree bigger than my M8540HD12 can lift/pull out. I have learned to drive forward and "dump" the forks and use the ground to help leverage the tree out. It doesn't take long to master. The beauty is, all you have to do is lower the thing so the tree/post pushes up to release.

I live next to a golf course and helped the grounds-keeper pull about 20 old fence posts made out of locust or cyprus (or something tough that doesn't rot). It took probably 20 seconds each. He was amazed...

I will say the price has increased a lot since I bought mine 5 years ago.

 

[rjkobbeman]

Well said. I have 1,600 feet of wooden fencing to pull up 4x4 posts. And using a cab tractor - my hope is to chain saw cut the fencing boards between the post, then get back in my cab for a few hours

The one you found looks like it may not be as strong as the fork mounted one (like I have)... but it works the same way. It also looks like you will have less leverage/lifting-power with how far that bucket mounted one sticks out. I can tell you mine works great, so you will really enjoy it. If you have forks, I would get the fork-mounted one.

Without being able to comment on the quality of the one you found/posted, I can assure you that the concept works very well. One-man jobs are a whiz with these things.

 

[edkemper]

I've found that anything I attach to the bucket (except my Ratchet Rake) especially anything shorter than my pallet forks, it makes it almost impossible for me to see the contact with whatever it is I'm trying to meet up with.

Small trees:
I have thousands of smaller pine trees that need to be pushed over and removed. My grandchilden would be old before I could remove them one at a time.

On the other hand, with my full size JD FEL with Gannon box, I have already knocked over and removed the root balls and left things fairly flat afterwards. Gotta be at least a thousand trees by now.

I bought a DR tree chopper to remove up to 4 inch trees by just driving through them on my four wheeler. It works but again, the FEL is far more useful for me.

Fence posts: Round or square
Rope or chain with a couple of raps around the post.

T-posts:
A smaller metal rectangle of 1/8-1/4" plate. Attach a chain on one end and a T-post shaped hole in the other end. Large enough to fit right over the t-post end. You'd be surprised how fast you can remove them.

 

[Code54]

For the cost it maybe worth just getting a hydraulic SS quick attach unit. Brings the post in closer and if you want to resell it later I am sure it would hold its value as it is a true attachment.

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