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[jwalk2c]

Clearing land, reclaiming pasture...

Yesterday, I pulled over a 12 inch Maple with the tractor because I don't want to leave any stumps in the field.

Couldn't push it over, so put the chain about 25 feet up the tree to leverage pulling it over. (Yes Ma, I used the draw bar, 3 chains and a heavy tow strap to be clear of the tree when it fell.)

It took the MX6000 with loaded tires and 800# box blade a dozen tugs to loosen the roots and finally get it to topple.

The root mass ended up about 5 feet in diameter for that little tree.

Said that as a simple comparison to your huge trees toppled by the storm Mr. Oldtimer.

Your root mass is huge, just a guess, but easily a couple thousand pounds, and your trunks at the base looks nearly 4 feet in diameter.

It must have been a powerful wind to have taken that set of trees down, and that was without having leaves on the trees to act as a sail.

Hope you didn't lose your home roof in that storm!!!

What techniue did you use to get a chain 25 feet up the tree?
I typically use a ladder to get some leverage for leaners. and attached a tree saver strap, then cables, but I can only get up about 16 feet. Thank you

 

[OT Ducati]

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Nice Tractor

 

[goeduck]

Yes and besides the large tree sections moving around violently and unpredictably the saw tends to get thrown back towards your face when the root end goes up.

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Yeah, that is not good

 

[hunt4570]

What techniue did you use to get a chain 25 feet up the tree?
I typically use a ladder to get some leverage for leaners. and attached a tree saver strap, then cables, but I can only get up about 16 feet. Thank you

I don't do the chain up in the tree thing but I do have ladders up to 40 feet!

 

[hunt4570]

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HA!! At least its the same color as my tractor.

 

[Jstpssng]

I don't do the chain up in the tree thing but I do have ladders up to 40 feet!

I could use a 40 foot ladder, but would then need to find somebody to climb up it.

 

[hunt4570]

I could use a 40 foot ladder, but would then need to find somebody to climb up it.

I used to be a contractor, I haven't used that ladder in years, but I keep it around "just in case". Sure as can be if I ever sold it or something I would need it the next day!!

 

[ultrarunner]

^^^ Ain't that the truth.

 

[Oldpath05]

Worked on sawmill slabs today for garage heat, they say winter's coming but not sure........


L34OO and sawmill slabs - YouTube

 

[Hilbilly]

Looks like the chain on the rear tire needs to be tightened.