farmer 1,075 #1 Posted May 13, 2016 I'm in the middle of a tree planting project at home, one particular conifer seemed to be getting uglier every time I mowed around it so -it had to go. My plan was to fell it, then pull to a better spot for cutting it up. I should have took a pic before it came down but l forgot, on the ground it measured out at 22' ....so question is, could the tractor pull it (ground is dry,tractor has ags and its slightly down hill) Place your bets, Answer tomorrow night. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,230 #2 Posted May 13, 2016 I say yes. If it does, rename your horse Hagred...from the Harry Potter movies. He would pull that tree into Hogwarts with that rope over his shoulder. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,148 #3 Posted May 13, 2016 EASY JOB FOR YOUR HORSE... SLOW, LOW AND GO... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,720 #4 Posted May 13, 2016 Heck yes! with all of those soft branches to distribute the load it shouldn't be any problem. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #5 Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) It'll pull 'er if you get the traction! Edited May 13, 2016 by TDF5G 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,308 #6 Posted May 13, 2016 If it doesn't release the parking brake and try again. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #7 Posted May 13, 2016 I predict you will pull that conifer at a slight down hill angle at 2,000 rpm with no trouble at all while sipping an adult beverage........ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #8 Posted May 13, 2016 Here's betting it skids down that hill no sweat at all. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,509 #9 Posted May 13, 2016 Is that orange plastic binder twine your using for a rope ? Farming engineering at its finest ! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #10 Posted May 13, 2016 I agree with the rest, shouldn`t be a problem... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #11 Posted May 13, 2016 cant wait....heck yes it will. a strong powerfull machine the horse is. Glenn 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #12 Posted May 13, 2016 Stopping it might be the problem! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new horse 44 #13 Posted May 14, 2016 that horse is thinkin, This isn't a tree!!! its a twig, I could pull it up hill down hill and down the road !!!!!!!!! Horse Power all the way! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #14 Posted May 14, 2016 Easy peasy , can't wait to see the pics though . But would she pull the stump out "?????????? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,499 #15 Posted May 14, 2016 I don't think he can even jiggle it. He will be hooked on too high which will take weight off the tractor. The tree likely weighs +2000 lb. and the best he can pull is about 1000 lb. with a low hitch. Add some front weight and might pull 1200 lb. if the traction is there. I just pulled a 16'" Maple stump and it took all of 30,000 pounds to do it using a C-120 8-speed in 1st gear low range just off an idle. Used a cable in a set of 4 blocks which is pulling on a 2nd set of 4 blocks tied to the stump. Garry 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #16 Posted May 14, 2016 Yeah, but this difference is... this is a real farmer, with a wheel . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,230 #17 Posted May 14, 2016 Here is what the odds look like... 14 state side guys say......yes....100% 1 Brit, not counting farmer.......yes.....100% 1 Canadian.......................no..........100% 1 Netherlands........yes....100% edited from Koen's response below. And the results are??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,720 #18 Posted May 14, 2016 9 hours ago, gwest_ca said: 30,000 pounds to do it using a C-120 8-speed in 1st gear low range just off an idle. Used a cable in a set of 4 blocks which is pulling on a 2nd set of 4 blocks tied to the stump. Good mechanical advantage. 9 hours ago, gwest_ca said: tree likely weighs +2000 lb. The trick is getting it moving; if you hook dead in line you may well be doomed, but if you hook it off to the side a bit it will be swinging and rolling over while you build up momentum. I've done this a few times before and once it is moving you are in charge. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #19 Posted May 14, 2016 I want to say yes, but mine wouldn't pull out a shrubbery( it had a lot of roots so that May Be why) still going with yes tho 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 132 #20 Posted May 14, 2016 You may be able to get a "before pic" from Google earth, Google maps or Microsoft Maps. Microsoft seems to have some good birds eye views compared to others. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 1,075 #21 Posted May 14, 2016 So stevasaurus summarised, 1 hour ago, stevasaurus said: Here is what the odds look like... 14 state side guys say......yes....100% 1 Brit, not counting farmer.......yes.....100% 1 Canadian.......................no..........100% 1 Netherlands........yes....100% edited from Koen's response below. And the results are??? What can I say, you got to love those Canadians. Garry - respect, feel like I let the rest of you down but I couldn't move it a millimetre, did the wiggle and everything ( I could almost hear scotty saying 'you canny change the laws of physics') so round one went to the tree. Took the saw to it, cut off five / six ft plus the brush (see pic) looped my trusty baler string on....seconds out, round two. Anybody brave enough to have another punt? I'll be back same time tomorrow. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,148 #22 Posted May 14, 2016 Where's Canada? Scotty - Obviously, you must not have used all the dilithium crystals... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #23 Posted May 14, 2016 Might just be... a two tree. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,509 #24 Posted May 14, 2016 I see the baler string survived ! That's one thing on the farm that has more uses ( besides holding bales together ) than any other thing . It's crazy when I think about it what we used it on to get you out of a pinch , but it's still there years later still doing its job . Like I said farmer engineering at its best . The tree may have one the first battle , but I guarantee it won't win the war ! horse power will always win out ! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.A.700 306 #25 Posted May 15, 2016 of course it will move it! if not intact, in sections in a cart! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites