Tree Getter--Bye Bye Honey Locust

[Guidster]

I finally got the time this past weekend to put my new tree getter to the test (pics attached) and I am glad to report that it works very well--despite the fact that the ground is hard as a rock with the lack of rain that we have been having in Texas. I believe that if we ever get some rain, the ease of use and effectiveness will increase dramatically. It is a lot of fun to use. I have found that even the larger Locust trees (bigger than can fit in the teeth)are fair game as I can work them up and push them over.

Thanks again for NS in Texas for the design guidance. The original post that inspired me is HERE . I opted for some lighter iron given the steel prices. Specifically, I used 3/16" wall tubing and 3/8" plate. It seems to be more than adequate, but if you use a larger tractor, you might want to go back up to half inch.

 

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[RonR]

Great Job!

Think if that were my nice shiny tractor, I'd weld up a set of guards that would go up about 3 ft and keep any limbs/the tree from falling on the hood or snagging the hydraulic lines up front.

ron

 

[PineRidge]

Looks to me like your implement will "get er done" with little or no effort. Nice work!

 

[Jeeper]

thats a good tree getter you did a good job on it, I need to make one of them it should work good here in the piney woods of east texas how long did you make the teeth ? Jeeper

 

[EddieWalker]

Looks good!!!

 

[jinman]

Very nice! Now you have me coveting your creation. I'll loan you my rock bucket for awhile if you'll loan me your tree popper. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[kossetx]

Guidster, Very nice!! I plan on building one as soon as I get a tractor that will handle it. Have you found anything it won't pull out? MP