Removing a bush

[Freds]

I'm not really sure if this is considered a project, but what would be the best way to remove this bush? It's about 8-9' high and 3' at the base. As you can see, it's a tangled mess of about 1" stems/stalks at the base and gets worse as it goes up.
I was thinking about tying it up somewhat so I don't lose everything all over my yard, and then chainsawing it close to the base, but I'm not sure how the chain would react to these stalks. Something in the back of my head is telling me it might grab onto them more than cut through them, which could be unsafe. Then I was going to use my hoe to dig out the roots. I'd like to put something back in its place.
What do you think?

 

[Bird]

I think you've got it in the right forum; i.e., Projects, but I guess you meant to attach a photo that didn't get attached. I don't know what kind of bush you're talking about but the backhoe would seem to me to be the way to go.

 

[dangerdoc]

I'm not really sure if this is considered a project, but what would be the best way to remove this bush? It's about 8-9' high and 3' at the base. As you can see, it's a tangled mess of about 1" stems/stalks at the base and gets worse as it goes up.
I was thinking about tying it up somewhat so I don't lose everything all over my yard, and then chainsawing it close to the base, but I'm not sure how the chain would react to these stalks. Something in the back of my head is telling me it might grab onto them more than cut through them, which could be unsafe. Then I was going to use my hoe to dig out the roots. I'd like to put something back in its place.
What do you think?

A chainsaw would work but leave a mess for you to clean up.

Using the backhoe would also work but leave a mess.

Wrap a chain around the base of the bush and pull it out with the tractor. You will remove minimal earth and you can just drag the bush to where you want it.

 

[Freds]

Oh geez..... forgot to upload the pics Bird (slapping my forehead).

Do you really think a 3130 could yank this out, doc?

 

[Airic]

I would go with a backhoe. Only mess I would think you would have is a hole. Not sure what type of bush that is but, digging it out will minimize any future suckers you have come up later.

This week end I plan on pulling Autumn Olives from my woods with the BH. Only thing green at this time of year. I tested last week and it works great. Autumn Olives are an evasive species here that chokes out new hardwood growth. Cutting them does no good unless you paint the stumps. Just pulling them out works far better.

 

[Freds]

So how would you use a backhoe, Airic?
Dig a trench all around it and try to pop it out? Rootball and all?
That's why I was thinking if I whacked it off short, I could just set the hoe in one or maybe two spots to work on it...

 

[Bird]

Even after seeing the pictures, I don't know what that is. Maybe a chain around it and pull it with the tractor? But since I don't know what it is, I don't know what it has for roots.

 

[mdunaway]

i might try a snatch um strap.loop the strap around the bush low,thru the eye in the strap hitch to drawbar via a stout clevis.back half the strap length back towards the bush.take off at mid speed away.the strap will stretch 20%
then take up.very effective means.remember to hitch low on the drawbar.tiu will soon know if your inertia will do the job.this method is easy on the eqpt. also. michael

 

[Freds]

Thanks. I'll try giving it a yank first. I have a stout nylon sling I can use, but the hoe may be in the way of me getting directly to the drawbar. I'll figure something out. And if that doesn't work, then I'll get out the chainsaw so I can have at it with the hoe easier.
It's got small white flowers in spring, Bird. That's all I can tell you. Small green leaves, too, but I can't remember the shape.

 

[hobie]

Take a regular shovel, and use it to cut an edge around the root ball. Get at least a shovel blade deep all the way around, then use the chain/strap and your tractor to pull the whole thing out.