Stump removal

Hey you guys,

Would you guys ever pull out 4-6” tree stumps/trees with your rigs with a chain around the hitch

 

I paid a stump grinding service $250 to come grind up a few larger stumps as well as a few smaller ones. One of the best ways I have just "spent the money instead of trying to do it myself." The guy had it done in 30 mins. I think the answer to your question is that it would depend on the root system for said stump and how extensive it could be.

 

Be sure to record it for us

 

Not a chance!

 

Don't use a nylon strap that stretches...

That's why there are logging chains.

 

$250 for multiple stumps being ground up is a great deal, Ive rented the larger home depot stump grinder for one day and it was around $150 and took a few hard hours, I like doing yard work but paying an extra $100 for someone else to do it would defiantly be worth it for me.

As long as you cut most of the large roots I would be ok using the tacoma to pull out a 6 inch stump.

 

I used my old pickup to pull one. But, I dug down to cut the majority of roots, used a chain, one wheel/tire to leverage the stump upwards, and another 3/4 the way to the stump from the truck with the chain run through it to hold the chain down if it slipped or the stump popped out quickly. Worked fine for me.

 

Yes, but I dug around the roots first and cut the ones up close I could get to.
And they were NO larger than probably 6”.

I’d say it was 50% dig and cut. 50% pull.

And absolutely don’t use the ball.
Take the ball off, or use a pull hook.
The ball can become a cannon.

 

Never use the ball hitch for this. Also use chains not a rope or recovery strap. Use a makeshift weighted line damper to prevent flyback. Also dig around the stump and use a water hose around the roots to expose and free the roots from the dirt surrounding them with the water. And actually you should use the front of the truck and reverse it. Reverse is a super low gear and it's how recovery of vehicles are supposed to be done.

 

We used to do it using come-alongs (cable ratchets), digging and cutting as many roots as possible. Never took any damage.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-5GCgpx80Q

 

That's what they make back hoes for.

 

Using a come alongside is a good idea, still dig and cut as many roots as possible.

 

Hell fuckin no. /thread

Edit: with pulley systems and change of direction pulls, yes. But get smart about it first.

 

Actually looking back at the size just use a HiKift or farm jack with a chain and use a 4x4 post to span the width of the root and pop it up that way. For some reason I was thinking bigger as I'm used to pulling out 10" plus stumps with a truck when I worked for a tree service,. If you have a HiLift

https://youtu.be/uZ0eNIuuo6g?t=54

 

Nope too much work. I bought a chemical that will make it rot over the winter. Drill holes in the stump and pour the powder in and be patient. I was mowing around one this spring and my deck caught it and the stump crumbled. Fairly easy work.

 

The Asshats that ran a stump grinder here last Summer managed to get into the propane line, thankfully they didnt blow up my house.

 

if you will be pulling try to leave the stump longer (3ft+) to gain leverage.
ps-loved the video taking out the back windows.

 

Amateurs.
Place an old tire around stump. Fill tire with diesel/gas mixture. Set on fire. No more stump.

 

We need pictures of said stumps!