s219
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Get a brush grubber for about $50 and be done with it!!
Rear Blade Will a boxblade do this?
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I've done it with a 40 hp 2wd tractor. It wasn't easy. I varied between pushing, pulling with the ripper teeth, or using a single tooth ripper. I probably would not do it again. I especially would not do the pushing with the 3 pt. I didn't understand the risks although I didn't mess anything up.
I also very much depends on the tree species. Some have shallow roots and others have big strong tap roots.
I also very much depends on the tree species. Some have shallow roots and others have big strong tap roots.
S219, funny thing after much deliberation and before reading your post I ordered the original brush grubber this a.m. from Tractor Supply. I can probably use my bushhog for several of these "saplings" that aren't overgrown yet. The main reason for wanting to initially hit some of these saplings in reverse was that several of my "targets" are locust or something similar with tire piercing thorns on them. The brush grubber should be perfect for those. Thanks again fellows.
LouieJunior
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Have you looked into the Brush Grubber? I bought one and it works great. It is slow, but if you're only removing a dozen or so on each occasion, as I do, it can't be beat. (And it is a lot cheaper than a 3PH attachment.
BrushGrubber | Brush Grubber Xtreme
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Please make sure that you read the instructions and per those don't:
1. Use it indoors!:thumbsup:
2. Use it if it is damaged or on people or pets...
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The Brush Grubber Xtreme is not to be used on people or pets....
Please make sure that you read the instructions and per those don't:
1. Use it indoors!:thumbsup:
2. Use it if it is damaged or on people or pets...
Quote:
... Do Not use if damaged or if not working properly
The Brush Grubber Xtreme is not to be used on people or pets....
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Please make sure that you read the instructions and per those don't:
1. Use it indoors!:thumbsup:
2. Use it if it is damaged or on people or pets...
Quote:... Do Not use if damaged or if not working properly
The Brush Grubber Xtreme is not to be used on people or pets....
Anybody who would consider doing either of those things probably can't read so their words are wasted.
LouieJunior
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What about pushing backwards with a blade. They're made so they can swivel and be used in either direction is that advisable?
jenkinsph
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You can use a rearblade in reverse direction but you have to understand the limits or confines of doing this too. I use a rearblade on occasion to backfill a trench, I would not use it to doze stumps. It is all about learning the limits, what you can get away with and what will wind up costing you money to fix. Sometimes learning this can cost alot of money.
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swick1 said:
Bummer-I was hopin' to use one for the next breach birth I run into....
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IndyIan
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If you don't really need to remove the roots, I just flush cut tree stumps to the ground. Paint some round up on them if you are worried about regrowth.
plykins
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Might sound a little unusual, but I took three of the small doughnut spare wheels and welded them together. Took a chain and rolled it over the middle wheel and wrapped it to the base of tree, attached to draw bar and pulled it out of the ground. I did this to some small mesquites here on my place. A few days after a rain is best when the ground is soft.
I have identified the thorny trees, they are Callery Pears and Locust. The others are just regular non thorny "sprouts". The problem I am going to have with the grubber is most of the locust and pears are multiple trunked at the base. I will probably just use a chain or double loop ended cable on those.
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I have been working on a couple of sections of cutover each winter for last couple of seasons when I get time. (low priority)
I can handle 3-4 inch saplings with my FEL and rachet rake okay - unless it is gum (i hate gum trees !!) . For me they are the toughest they are almost always packed tight and the roots run horizontal so they don't snap very easy. This season I am just going to go around them and break out the spray paint. I met a guy in my area that has a tracked stump grinder that can walk though a large area of 4" and bigger stumps in no time.
I can handle 3-4 inch saplings with my FEL and rachet rake okay - unless it is gum (i hate gum trees !!) . For me they are the toughest they are almost always packed tight and the roots run horizontal so they don't snap very easy. This season I am just going to go around them and break out the spray paint. I met a guy in my area that has a tracked stump grinder that can walk though a large area of 4" and bigger stumps in no time.
NICKB304
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I would just use a long chain and pull them over and out. The higher you can hook the chain the more pull over force you will have. Most of the time they uproot as you pull them over and you can just continue on and pull them right out. Sometimes they break at the roots and you have to go back and dig them out or cut off flush with the ground. I have pulled out many small trees with my 30hp tractor using this method, also a couple of full grown large trees with more chain, a ladder, and dozer.
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At 3" max I would just drive over them very slowly forward with a dull bushog. This will cut, fray, and batter the cut stumps leaving them loose. Never underestimate an ax driven by tens of HP.
larry
As others have said, it's not really effective to try to "doze in reverse" with a box blade. My tractor's components are strong enough to take the abuse, as is my box blade, but it just doesn't work well in the physics department.
The last locust I pulled up I used a chain (this was before I had a tractor with a front end loader...long before). It was not fun work, and to prevent regrowth we pulled all the root system out. It was some variant of locust from **** because the roots went on for **** near forever. I tell you what, though, that locust has not come back. I've got 1 more on the property I need to take care of, will probably use the FEL remove the main body and then chains on the roots to pull it up.
The last locust I pulled up I used a chain (this was before I had a tractor with a front end loader...long before). It was not fun work, and to prevent regrowth we pulled all the root system out. It was some variant of locust from **** because the roots went on for **** near forever. I tell you what, though, that locust has not come back. I've got 1 more on the property I need to take care of, will probably use the FEL remove the main body and then chains on the roots to pull it up.
