Skid Loader Questions

[Doc Tinker]

Will a skid loader uproot tree stumps with trunks that measure 4" to 8" diameter?



My son says they used to uproot trees, with a skid loader, when he worked for a landscaper, but I have a hard time envisioning it. I think we need a backhoe to do it.



Last Tuesday we bought two lots, next door, at tax auction and I need to clear them to make room for my TT and eventually a three car garage.



Doc

 

[Doc Tinker]

A doe and three fawns showed up this morning to graze on the leaves from the trees that my son has been cutting down.



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Doc

 

[TPCDrafting]

I would guess it depends on the tree and it's root system. When I used to build houses, we had a medium sized Vermeer and it would take out pine tree stumps up to about 8" dia. trunk. That was if we left about 2'-3' sticking up out of the ground for leverage when we cut them down. The ones we couldn't get we just waited for the bigger units to show up and excavate the foundation. I'd say fasten yer seat belt, throttle up and ram'em as high up the stump as you can. You can also use the bucket to dig around them some and bust up a few roots on the tough ones.

 

[Oil Burner]

My neighbor cut a tree down last year that had a 10" trunk. He drilled some holes in it and stuck some pellets inside (nitrogen, I think) after a few months he pulled it out with his toyota. The thing was like a sponge and you could break it apart with your hands. Just a thought.

-Jason

 

[Morphious]

I've watched my X grandfather in law knock down complete trees with his 4020 frontend loader..... course he couldn't understand why I didn't want to buy it off of him later. I like the old fashioned way of removing tree stumps... . TNT



Morph.

 

[pathaymond]

I have dug many a large hickory and oak stump up with my 1840 case. doesnt help the machine but it can be done with patience! on those trees you show I would have left them alone and uprooted them as a whole unit. leverage comes into play. with our trackhoes and loaders we prefer the tree be uncut until its on the ground stump and all. go for it and be patient.

 

[QRTRHRS]

I agree with pathaymond. A small machine can easily push them over uncut. Just use some common sense so you don't get crushed. I can easily push an 8" tree over with my little Massey which weighs in at maybe 4k. If the ground is a little soggy, they will fall real easy.

 

[bmoeller]

Originally posted by QRTRHRS

If the ground is a little soggy, they will fall real easy.

Assuming you have enough traction. Skid steers don't always do very well in soft/greasy ground.

 

[Paul Herioux]

"A doe and three fawns showed up this morning to graze on the leaves from the trees that my son has been cutting down. "



This isn't a suprise Doc.

Husqvarna makes the best deer call known to man.





Shouldn't be any problems using a skid-steer on those little trees. Just think your actions through before hitting the throttle so you don't hurt yourself.

Later,

Paul

 

[TPCDrafting]

If all else fails:



Dodge Ram with a Cummins = stump puller

 

[pathaymond]

Hey Doc forgot to mention I have logging tracks on my skid steer. You may be able to rent one with tracks. if its wet get the tracks,or wait for a dryer day. And most of all HAVE FUN!! My wife calls my 1840 the therapist!!

 

[Doc Tinker]

My boy dug out, some, around the biggest stump and cut a bunch of roots. Then I had him spray the roots down with the powerwasher, thinking that I would cut the stump off below ground level. He washed the dirt off of another big root and when he chopped it with the axe, I saw the stump move. I knew it would pop out of the hole, using the truck at that point. That stump is gone, now for the other five or six



There's a bunch of 3" trees that I will try pulling out whole, this weekend. I'll let you know how that works.



Doc