2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Damn thing

[CBlack]

So, I had a bunch of T-Posts to pull up. I got all of them with a T-Post puller and had one, right next to a white oak that would not budge.



So I borrowed a chain, hooked it to the truck and tried without success to pull it free. It bent the hell out of it but it didn't pull free.



I tried from different angles, gears, idling, giving it a little throttle, etc etc and nothing.



I would think it would have yanked the thing free, but nope.



Either that damn T-Post and the roots were stronger than I thought or I don't know how the heck to pull it out.



Or is there something else?

 

[seafish]

More then likely some roots have grown completely around the T-post. That is, the t-post and roots have become one with each other. No way to pull it then... can you just cut it off below ground level and forget about it ??

 

[DieselDoghouse]

Usetabe a farmer…I wonder the operative word you used it "pull up" I found pulling post with a truck works, but not at good as with a bucket loader (or rockshaft lift—cause you can pull UP not OUT. I used to strap the T-posts to the bucket and haul them out with the boom lift - rocking the bucket/tractor back and forth to loosen then as needed. Tried several with a backhoe/excavator but always seemed to have better luck with the bucket. Now, popping tire beads, that's where a backhoe shines:-laf

 

[Bessler]

Wrap some chain on it, hook it to a Hi-lift Jack and pull it straight up, if you don't have a Tractor with a bucket.

 

[CBlack]

More then likely some roots have grown completely around the T-post. That is, the t-post and roots have become one with each other. No way to pull it then... can you just cut it off below ground level and forget about it ??

That's what I figured. I ended up using a grinder with cutting wheel to cut it then hammer it into the ground. Thanks though.

Usetabe a farmer…I wonder the operative word you used it "pull up" I found pulling post with a truck works, but not at good as with a bucket loader (or rockshaft lift—cause you can pull UP not OUT. I used to strap the T-posts to the bucket and haul them out with the boom lift - rocking the bucket/tractor back and forth to loosen then as needed. Tried several with a backhoe/excavator but always seemed to have better luck with the bucket. Now, popping tire beads, that's where a backhoe shines:-laf

Well, pulling away and out is more accurate for me. My neighbor has a Bobcat, but he's out of town so had to do what I could. I'll have to remember that for the future. Thanks!

Wrap some chain on it, hook it to a Hi-lift Jack and pull it straight up, if you don't have a Tractor with a bucket.

Didn't have a Hi-Lift Jack... but another one I'll have to remember.



The T-Post puller was similar but didn't have a place for a chain.



If you're wondering what a T-Post puller is... a welder came up with it around here. Interesting contraption.



Thanks guys!

 

[DonTX]

The way I found most effective, is to hook low on the post with a chain, then put a car or truck wheel (no tire) and run the chain up over the wheel to the bumper. Now when you drive forward, the post is being pulled upward instead of sideways. .

 

[Bill Stockard]

If you're wondering what a T-Post puller is... a welder came up with it around here. Interesting contraption.



Thanks guys!

T-Post puller: T-Post Puller



A very handy tool when moving/removing a fence.





Bill

 

[2Rowdy]

T-Post Puller, I have one myself.

 

[Skydiver]

You all have some good ideas. I'LL have to add one more. Dynamite !!

 

[CBlack]

T-Post puller: T-Post Puller



A very handy tool when moving/removing a fence.





Bill

That one looks a bit different than the one I used. That one has a hook for a chain, which would be mighty handy.



Thanks for the link.