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Bruce(SEMi)

07-22-1999 11:50:22




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I got 4 dead Elm trees about 5" in diameter that need to be taken out, stump and all.
What is the best way to use the Jube?
How about a ripper? Scoop?
Any ideas?




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shell

06-03-2000 19:21:14




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 Re: Dead tree removal in reply to Bruce(SEMi), 07-22-1999 11:50:22  
Could u tell me please, I live in Scranton, Pa. I own a bobcat 751 with a backhoe attatchment. My bucket is 12 inches.
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A customer wants me to remove a maple tree stump about 15 inches in diameter. I'm concerned that
the job may be too much for my machine. Do u know what i would be in for? I would appreciate your thoughts. In advance, thank
you very much. Shelly Roberts>Link

ps:>Link It has to be removed, grinding is not an option

thank you,

SWR

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Wondering

07-23-1999 16:57:51




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 Re: Dead tree removal in reply to Bruce(SEMi), 07-22-1999 11:50:22  
Bruce: You stated 5 inches..? just grab hold and give a yank.. thats what we do here in Paul Bunion country.. or crank up a heavy duty lawn mower.. HR



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B.C.

07-23-1999 06:09:16




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 Re: Dead tree removal in reply to Bruce(SEMi), 07-22-1999 11:50:22  
If you have the space and chain to do it, you might dig down and cut the roots on the opposite side of where you want the tree to fall. Then attach a chain up on the trunk and pull with your tractor. That chain wants to be longer than the tree is tall, and strong enough to take a few nudges. Probably will have to cut more roots once it's over.

Don't hook any higher on the tractor than your drawbar.

The D-6 Cat approach really is preferable, but with enough care and hassle you can do it with something smaller.

The lumberjacks in days of yore used to refer to dead limbs above them as widow makers.

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HR

07-22-1999 16:46:59




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 Re: Dead tree removal in reply to Bruce(SEMi), 07-22-1999 11:50:22  
Bruce: 5 inches isn't too big so some under cutting of soil 10-15 inches deep around base and then start rocking by pushing with loader 5-8 ft up the trunk.. I pushed over many much bigger by under cutting first as much as one can..



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paul

07-22-1999 22:16:18




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 Re: Re: Dead tree removal in reply to HR, 07-22-1999 16:46:59  
If we assume Dutch Elm Disease, a word to the wise: They are now very brittle. Be careful of unexpected snapping, and watch out for dead branches above you. Just think before you do something, it might not behave the way you expected.

--->Paul



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Bruce

07-23-1999 04:27:03




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 Re: Re: Re: Dead tree removal in reply to paul, 07-22-1999 22:16:18  
Yupe, Dutch Elm disease. Deader than a doornail. I'm leary about working above the ground as it is brittle. That's why I was thinking of working on the base.
I can tie a cable up high & pull, just to be out from under it tho....



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paul

07-23-1999 12:10:26




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Dead tree removal in reply to Bruce, 07-23-1999 04:27:03  
I've found them to make excellent firewood. :) Too bad, we had a lot of nice trees around here, very few Elm left.

--->Paul



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Garth

07-22-1999 15:02:23




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 Re: Dead tree removal in reply to Bruce(SEMi), 07-22-1999 11:50:22  
D-6 Cat



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