It is hard to see the jaws good once you get lowered to a certain point. That's actually one thing I forgot to mention about the push bar, it acts as a guide because I know where the stationary jaw is in relation to the bar - and that really helps. Without the bar, visibility would definitely be more of an issue.
These work AWESOME! It's something you get used to as you use it, whether you can see well or not. That includes the sound of your hydraulics helping signal how tight you're squeezing (it matters on smaller stuff because it can pinch right through). Also, you learn if it needs a nudge in multiple directions and if you need to grab higher or lower or if you nose down or nose up a little. I think no compact or small utility tractor has enough lift or weight to push these beyond it's limits. Large skid steers would get the most use out of them. Did I say AWESOME!?
Great video. I have a Kubota M6S-111 and the Kubota STP25 tree/post puller. I've been pulling and grubbing mesquite on our ranch in South Texas for years now. Works great ! My only complaint is the sore left leg after a long day of using it on the clutch pedal. Works beautiful when the ground is wet after a good rain. Tap root and all comes out. When it is dry, they just tear off. The small sprouts that sometimes return later are so much easier to spray than the ten foot tall trees.
Nice! And yes I agree on the ground moisture. I’ve pulled some trees really easy, others I thought would be easy were real difficult. So many variables depending on the species and ground moisture. We don’t have any mesquite here but I’ve watched some videos of them being pulled and grubbed. I did purchase a new tree puller/grubbing attachment and hopefully will be doing a video soon.
These work AWESOME! It's something you get used to as you use it, whether you can see well or not. That includes the sound of your hydraulics helping signal how tight you're squeezing (it matters on smaller stuff because it can pinch right through). Also, you learn if it needs a nudge in multiple directions and if you need to grab higher or lower or if you nose down or nose up a little. I think no compact or small utility tractor has enough lift or weight to push these beyond it's limits. Large skid steers would get the most use out of them. Did I say AWESOME!?
Especially on larger diameter trees I tend to start 2 to 3 feet off the ground, mostly for extra leverage to rock the tree back and and forth if needed in order to break roots and loosen the dirt a bit. Smaller trees tend snap off easily if too much pressure is placed on the jaws of the puller, but giving yourself some room to try again is certainly a good idea.
It’s been a game changer for me when dealing with trees around the property. Now that I have it, I don’t think I could live without it haha. Thanks for watching!
There’s a species of hardwood I’ve tried pulling and I ended up having to dig them up with the stump bucket, even small ones. They have a crazy root system. There are some others I pull pretty regularly, I can usually work them back and forth and they give eventually. Most of the time if I snap one it’s a softer wood type. I love it especially for cedars tho!
I have one of these and managed to break it... Simple fix if I can get parts. I've tried calling MTL (dozens of times over 3 weeks), emailing, and texting (per their answering machine which is full)... no contact back. Anyone cracked the code to get ahold of them?
@@arrowjmfarms Maybe currently... but not when I started calling. Thanks for the response, hopefully they eventually get back to me. I was set to buy another attachment from them for the skid... but good money after bad it seems.
I have one for my john deere 5200 and i have figured its much easier to grab hold of them half way up and tilting the puller all the way back and putting some upward pressure on the loader and just keep on going forward in a low gear and 4x4
I find myself doing this on some of them. If it’s being real stubborn I’ll do like you said, but after pushing forward some, roll back and put more upward pressure with the loader, move forward again and repeat. Sometimes it takes a few tries but they will eventually come out. But I’ve also snapped a few off - I guess it depends on the type of tree. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Mmm… man I don’t know. These aren’t real heavy as far as implements go but the BX is pretty limited on capacity. I would probably try to find the lightest weight I could find, and there are some lighter ones out there but I don’t remember the specific brands.
A BX doesn't have to mass to yank trees out. I have a Grand L 4060 and I can lift the rear end off the ground pulling trees and it's a much heavier tractor and my rear wheels are ballasted also. I may throw wheel weights on and have my 800 lb land pride rotary cutter behind next time I pull trees
Nice how is your visibility? Can you see the jaws easily?
It is hard to see the jaws good once you get lowered to a certain point. That's actually one thing I forgot to mention about the push bar, it acts as a guide because I know where the stationary jaw is in relation to the bar - and that really helps. Without the bar, visibility would definitely be more of an issue.
These work AWESOME! It's something you get used to as you use it, whether you can see well or not. That includes the sound of your hydraulics helping signal how tight you're squeezing (it matters on smaller stuff because it can pinch right through). Also, you learn if it needs a nudge in multiple directions and if you need to grab higher or lower or if you nose down or nose up a little. I think no compact or small utility tractor has enough lift or weight to push these beyond it's limits. Large skid steers would get the most use out of them. Did I say AWESOME!?
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Great video. I have a Kubota M6S-111 and the Kubota STP25 tree/post puller. I've been pulling and grubbing mesquite on our ranch in South Texas for years now. Works great ! My only complaint is the sore left leg after a long day of using it on the clutch pedal. Works beautiful when the ground is wet after a good rain. Tap root and all comes out. When it is dry, they just tear off. The small sprouts that sometimes return later are so much easier to spray than the ten foot tall trees.
Nice! And yes I agree on the ground moisture. I’ve pulled some trees really easy, others I thought would be easy were real difficult. So many variables depending on the species and ground moisture. We don’t have any mesquite here but I’ve watched some videos of them being pulled and grubbed. I did purchase a new tree puller/grubbing attachment and hopefully will be doing a video soon.
These work AWESOME! It's something you get used to as you use it, whether you can see well or not. That includes the sound of your hydraulics helping signal how tight you're squeezing (it matters on smaller stuff because it can pinch right through). Also, you learn if it needs a nudge in multiple directions and if you need to grab higher or lower or if you nose down or nose up a little. I think no compact or small utility tractor has enough lift or weight to push these beyond it's limits. Large skid steers would get the most use out of them. Did I say AWESOME!?
I absolutely agree with everything you said. And yes… AWESOME!
Hope ya'll enjoy!
Is the idea to start 12" off the ground in case it snaps you still have a 2nd chance?
Especially on larger diameter trees I tend to start 2 to 3 feet off the ground, mostly for extra leverage to rock the tree back and and forth if needed in order to break roots and loosen the dirt a bit. Smaller trees tend snap off easily if too much pressure is placed on the jaws of the puller, but giving yourself some room to try again is certainly a good idea.
these things are awesome
It’s been a game changer for me when dealing with trees around the property. Now that I have it, I don’t think I could live without it haha. Thanks for watching!
My mtl puller tends to just snap trees alot. Hardwoods hate to be pulled. Pines come easier. Using on my L4060 Kubota.
There’s a species of hardwood I’ve tried pulling and I ended up having to dig them up with the stump bucket, even small ones. They have a crazy root system. There are some others I pull pretty regularly, I can usually work them back and forth and they give eventually. Most of the time if I snap one it’s a softer wood type. I love it especially for cedars tho!
I have one of these and managed to break it... Simple fix if I can get parts. I've tried calling MTL (dozens of times over 3 weeks), emailing, and texting (per their answering machine which is full)... no contact back. Anyone cracked the code to get ahold of them?
That sucks. Hopefully they will answer. I know they are based out of Georgia so maybe affected by the recent hurricane.
@@arrowjmfarms Maybe currently... but not when I started calling. Thanks for the response, hopefully they eventually get back to me. I was set to buy another attachment from them for the skid... but good money after bad it seems.
@@brandonjohnson8757 yea that’s crazy. They always seem to ship fast so someone is there receiving orders.
I have one for my john deere 5200 and i have figured its much easier to grab hold of them half way up and tilting the puller all the way back and putting some upward pressure on the loader and just keep on going forward in a low gear and 4x4
I find myself doing this on some of them. If it’s being real stubborn I’ll do like you said, but after pushing forward some, roll back and put more upward pressure with the loader, move forward again and repeat. Sometimes it takes a few tries but they will eventually come out. But I’ve also snapped a few off - I guess it depends on the type of tree. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Can I get one for a bx
Mmm… man I don’t know. These aren’t real heavy as far as implements go but the BX is pretty limited on capacity. I would probably try to find the lightest weight I could find, and there are some lighter ones out there but I don’t remember the specific brands.
A BX doesn't have to mass to yank trees out. I have a Grand L 4060 and I can lift the rear end off the ground pulling trees and it's a much heavier tractor and my rear wheels are ballasted also. I may throw wheel weights on and have my 800 lb land pride rotary cutter behind next time I pull trees