OK - from a newbie using the Masdam. I have felled trees without one of these. My take Yes, hook is a bit small. My 3 inch Thor strap barely fit. watch the load. IF you are ratcheting like a macho man - both arms. Don't. You risk overload. Check rigging points! I had to call Masdam tech support ( very helpful!) to help me understand how to release lower pawl! I studied this back in the shop so knew the mechanics. Had to bang handle back to release with too much tension. Watch the tin tension engagement/ release strip -mine popped off! And it will cut. Learn a good Bowlin or other. Knot. A slip knot will work but will not come loose easily! Had to use a screw driver to release knot when the tree was down. Otherwise quite a tool! And an excellent video here
Hands down the best instructional video on RUclips! No nonsense, straight to the point. I was searching for a winch type puller to help recover a downed deer for hunting season, this rope puller is exactly what I need. Thanks.
Although it's been four plus years since this video was produced I really appreciate your production and it is vitally important for this greenhorn down in the lower 48. Thank you sir!
Thank you so m uch for this video. I agree with the other positive comments you received. I read the directions and there one or two things that were still not clear to me until I watched your video. Today I am usign the rope puller to haul wood up a large steep hill - unfortunately no other realistic way out. Wood put into large wagon and pulled up hill with rope puller. Wish I had bought this years ago.
6 years later and still helping people with operating this come along. Best video I watched great explanation on how to use along with visually showing what you were doing. Thank you. I was able to get that tree that was caught down and is no longer blocking part of my driveway and now I have free firewood 🪵.
Excellent Video! Your clear & concise explanation was a tremendous help. I understood the concept of this come along but couldn’t figure the proper way to use it. I appreciate that you didn’t waste time with idle chatter and stay on topic and instructions. All instructive videos should use your format for their videos. Thank you so very much!
I've used one of these for decades- didn't think they were still made. I use it for construction- mostly lifting beams. I call it a "rope-along". Super handy, the 20' rope is fine for most things as it's easy to extend and reset. It's always in the truck with some 1" tubular webbing.
These things are awesome. Had a small dead Ash overhanging a neighbors fence and I was able to pull the whole tree straight up to where I could pull it sideways with a tag line. Us old guys need these gadgets like we do foot ascenders. Thanks for the tutorial. I need to use this more so I remember all the things I learned here.
Having used these a lot at work I watched this video not expecting to learn anything, but the way you released the tension on the rope is a handy trick to know
Really? It's good on this puller but as for the being the best video on RUclips "To each his own". Have you ever watched any old classic or other B&W movies, TV shows or documentaries on YT? You might consider broadening your viewing range. No offense to you or the uploader, but really?
I've been using the Maasdam Power Pull cable come-a-long for 45 years. It's pretty worn out now, but I still use it for less than WLL tasks. Funny, I bought the rope pull last week & yt recommended this vid. Glad you made it, it's a great overview, & I think you covered everything! But, I Really would have liked to have seen how you attached the sling to your anchor.
I use the same ratchet rope puller and often use a return pulley so the pulling point is right beside the tree I am pulling, it works great Thanks for the very well explained video
Pulled a bunch of trees and got my truck out of several mud holes with the Maasdam and it's a great tool. I have used double braid in it as well but wouldn't do it in a critical situation. You don't necessarily have to back off a click at a time, you can get four at a time by depressing the back pawl while easing the handle off. Excellent video.
40 years of tree removal 32 as my own business., rigging last 15-18 .Came here researching where this Maasdam a-100 is made. AWESOME , Done and explained on a low enough level, if you don't understand this guy, YOU should NOT be in tree removal. or until you have some schooling. New subscriber. .... even after 4 decades. ... still information in this field to learn every week...PEACE " Safety is your first job, if not....... its your last"
I bought this rope puller after watching your video last week. I'll use it for the first time today on my log cabin project. Thank you for the helpful tips! The prusik on the end was worth the watch!
Really well. Pulled a couple of logs off cribbing to position under the chain fall for lifting. I do my felling with an ax and this come-along will come in handy for leaners and hangups. Thanks again!
That prussic on the primary rope was interesting. When I get mine (ordered), I will test this on some smaller trees that are straight, before testing it on ones with lean back. I was going to use a simple figure 8 eye knot on the primary, but it can be hard to undo if enough tension has been applied. My 2nd option was using a one way rope grab. Not the best option as under high load it probably will damage the primary rope.
I've subscribed. Really good video! I'm a logger and arborist in Wales, UK. We've got a lot of forestry so we use these a lot. I'm going to use your video to train my employee's. Thankyou, very helpful.
Is there any reason that you couldn’t add a hook or carabiner to the front hole of the ratchet frame in order to act as a return anchor point when using a snatch block at the pulling point?
My Maasdam just showed up today with 120 feet of Samson Promaster. I have been using 5/8" Treemaster along with Amsteel & my main 1/2 " rigging line for a while now. Just found your video 2day & I will be putting it to good use over the next few weeks. I have a farm with 2 fence lines so I need to use mechanical advantage to make sure my 🌳 removal doesn't wreck fence. The time I spend with this device will save me hours of refencing. I cut limbs from above using MRS & pull spars down by cranking in the direction I need the load to go. Thank
Great video, just a couple questions: - would it be best to have webbing around your anchor tree so your rope is not damaged? - would have been nice to see the tutorial on that knot going to the load tree- 7 wraps or whatever it was called
Thanks for your informative video. Wouldn't we want the least stretchy rope as possible to pull large trees over with? Amazon has a Maasdam puller for 68$ dollars that says it works with 1/2" twisted or braided rope. I'd also be interested to know if this puller or a similar one is available that's rated for two, three or four times the 1500 pounds you say yours is rated for. Thank you 👍🏼
Your knowledge has helped me avoid problems and has all around helped me learn the proper way, i appreciate all the effort you put into your videos! Keep it up, climb high!
is there vids on how to hand splice 3 strand? I will find out. Also, is that a cow hitch on the anchor point? I also bought this rope puller after seeing your vid, but have yet to use it. Need to get it ready
Excellent demonstration but I have one rigging question. Is the prusik cord the same diameter as the rope it's secured to, slightly smaller, or does it matter? My experience with prusik loops is limited to rigging ridge lines for tarp shelters and basic climbing, not tree rigging. Thanks!
I'm not downing the come-a-long in any way... I've used a cable type for many years and know that it is a very useful tool. I was never interested in a rope type before seeing your video, but now I want and will get me one. You really should receive some sponsorship from the come-a-long company for this! You give awesome instructions in ALL your videos! I don't understand how this is a 10 to 1 system.
Thanks brother..... the 10 to 1 is just the mechanical advantage from the leverage of the handle....like I say, if I was working on the ground by myself and needed pulling power, this is the tool I would be using..... - Patrick
You can use it with braided rope, but it tends to slip after about 400 or 500 lbs. To keep it pulling, you have to have someone pulling on the free end of the rope to keep it engaged in the wheel. To do it by yourself, you can z-rig the free end back to a progress capture pulley along the pulling rope and back to where you are working the puller. This also ensures the rope will not come loose at an in-opportune moment.
This was very informative and helpful video. I just bought a Maasdam rope pulley and wasn’t real clear how it worked. But your video made everything clear. Thanks for a great video!
That French prusik on the end of the rigging line with the 2 sewn eyes is a must have & also saves u a lot of time. Getting all the slack out of the line is where the Maasdam shines. The other must have is the loop @ the end which is simply done with a 3 strand rope. I don't like to use 3 strand ropes for rigging when using rings with the twisting factor involved. However they r good for holding up healthy 🌳 that r leaners & have been that way since birth.
I have one of those and I never use it to much. It works however in my case i did have a difficulty because here in Europe all ropes are in metric sizes and I not able to find one that that match exactly what is recommended.
If you're talking about the short piece of rope with an eye on both ends, it's called an eye-to-eye prusik cord. You're better off just ordering one than trying to make your own. The ones you get pre-made are certified, and they don't cost a lot.
sounds like a great idea, my only issue with that would be the fact it will absolutely destroy that section of rope if its under more than a few hundred pounds
This is an excellent video, well done. Could you please tell me what you're using for a prusik cord (make, model, diameter, length) and where you purchased it? I've been all over the web and found many different ones, but not one that looks exactly like yours. Thank you.
I have order one not got it yet, I am just wondering if here in Europe I with be able to find the right rope.. What kind and millimeter size you recommend? Thank You.
Very nice video, thank you. I now feel confident that I can quickly set this up and operate it correctly. One thing that I wish you would’ve also touched on is where in the tree to attach the rope. Obviously that’s going to differ from tree to tree, but I saw you had yours down low near where you’d likely make the cut on that walnut. Is there any general rules of thumb when doing this? Or is it really dependent on each individual tree felling scenario? Also, is there any advantage to getting 1 long ass rope and an anchor of some sort opposed to getting the small rope with the Massdam and using separate long ropes like you did? I JUST ordered one (before I found this video) that comes with a 200’ rope with hooks and a 1/2” x 6’ 12 strand loop to put around the anchor. It was between the official 100’ option (A-100) which was out of stock on amazon and the one I got (offered with many different length ropes from a rope supplier plus the anchor loop). I liked that both of these options had hooks on both ends as I’m not well versed in serious knot work for real ropes -I know a bunch of fishing line knots though lol. Anyways, I wanted hooks on both ends and didn’t want to spool it up myself. Having seen this video I now realize it doesn’t spool up the rope. So adding any rope isn’t an problem. But now seeing how easy it was to store with the short rope and picturing myself bundling it up with the 200 footer, I’m wondering if I should’ve gone with the short rope and bought separate ropes to attach to like you did here? Lastly...where do I buy good quality rope for just tree rigging, NO climbing lol?
Really great video -- thank you! Maasdam should pay you because their documentation blows. I've had this thing a few years and learned a lot from you. Love to see a video on how you set up that rope with the eye loop there.
Very informative and well presented. I'm shopping for a way to ramp cargo into my pickup truck by anchoring onto the headache rack. It is a heavy duty rack and will anchor a ton. I was considering a come along or a B&T. I didn't know the Maasdam type rope pullers existed; looks like a pretty cool option. Which ever option I choose is going to be something that only gets used a few times a year to wench in a dead motorcycle or heavy piece or furniture or something like that. I like the simplicity and length capacity of a B&T but it could be awkward for a one person operation if things get out of hand. The come along has specific control but limited length but it can be augmented with a rope. This rope puller might be what I'm looking for. Thanks :-)
Nice video. As a lineman I have used different versions of the "French Prusic", but what it was officially called. We called it simply a grapevine knot. We also have a knot I named the snubbing hitch because we don't know the official name of that either😁. Two of the most useful knots we use. Again, nice video👍
Great, simple, clear, helpful video! I have one of these and I really like the idea you gave of attaching the friction hitch to the actual main line.. and also replacing the hook with a carabiner. Question please.... do you have any concern for injuries from rope or equipment failure using the Maasdam rope puller? e.g. working the ratchet, one's body is "in line" with the rope. Thanks.
I guess it IS dangerous! I use a come-along sometimes to help bring down trees, or at least tension them so they don't fall towards their lean, if it's going to hit other trees or a building. All situations with 'higher stakes' than a straightforward tree that's perfectly vertical in an empty field 😉 Anyways, out of all the countless individual tasks I perform while taking down a tree, a come-along is always one of the most nerve-wracking parts for me. Lots of force and tension! And I think we tend to use them only for special cases. So I always get nervous. Even with my helmet and glasses, I worry something will snap or break and take me out! 🙄 Maybe there is a way to use this as well as some pulleys for redirection? (So you could be standing to the SIDE instead of in direct line of a tensioned rope.) I think the problem would be the huge forces applied to the pulleys by this 10:1 device would require a lot of forethought in laying the system out. 🤔
you can drill a 3/16" hole smack bang in the middle of the handle and fit a pop rivet and flatten down the protruding back of the rivet carefully on a bolt in your vice to prevent the plastic handle from slipping off when you least expect it under heavy load.....and it also works well with an old 12 strand kernmantle 13mm rope i'd downgraded to a pull line from a climb line.......
in use tho' the 12 strand will slip before the 3 strand ever would so bear that in mind if youre ever pulling heavy in a 'V' config.......i usually have someone pulling on the tail end towards the load to keep the 12 strand bit into the pulley.....Stihlborns use of a hand ascender or other type of rope grab as a backup worth looking into for sure....
Hi, thanks for another great video I'm a big fan of the channel. I was wondering if you or anyone in the comments section has thoughts on the safety/practicality of combining the rope puller with a 3-to-1 system to try and triple the force you could apply with it. Seems to me like you could achieve massive pulling power like this. thanks
enjoyed the video. after I toss my throw lead through the tree crotch and pull my bull rope. what type of knot should I use to attach my bull rope to the trunk? is this considered a base anchor? and what about when I attach it to my rope puller? ty
Very informative. Been looking at one. Two questions before I purchase one. 1) It seems a person could buy with one with a 20ft rope and then as it appears you did, hook up to another rope for any desired length. (Rather than buying one with a 100 ft length of rope.) 2) Do you think this tool would work taking out hedges. I have to relocate about 8 of them and I would like to reduce the effort of serious digging and cutting around their base as much as possible.
People make DIY lifting tripods from construction props. Later they use lever hoists or chain hoists to uproot small trees and shrubs. I can only give you the titles of the videos. "Arrachage de souches sans grands efforts" "arracher manuellement des souches" "Arracher facilement une souche en 5 min avec un palan !" "Déssoucheuse a palan Locafaire Prestafaire" "Arracher des souches de thuya" "Déssouchage d un thuya a l aide d un palan de 3T" "Arrachage souche au treuil maison" "arracher des souches de buis" "Trepied arrache souche" "Stronken trekken,stump puller Home Made"
Hey buddy this is the come a long I've used for many years it recently broke on me it wasn't even too big of a tree is there one size bigger of this come along you can get or no
Hi there. I have created the exact set up. Can you tell me what you are using for the load line that the eye to eye hook onto? Is is 3 strand ½”? Or to recommend something else ? Thanks.
I just tried to disengage by one click. But it didn't work to release. Maybe I didn't push and Let the handle down far enough? BUT I THINK I DID PUSH THE HANDLE DOWN FAR ENOUGH. what I noticed is when looking at the spring in the other catch, it that when I push the handle down towards the other catch, it simply passes by the spring attached to that other catch , Hence not making contact with it to release it. Is this because I didn't push the handle down far enough? Idk?
THIS IS THE BEST EXPLANATION I HAVE SEEN AND MOST PROFESSIONAL , DESCRIPTION, SAFETY, USAGE ,STORAGE , VERY GOOD
OK - from a newbie using the Masdam. I have felled trees without one of these. My take
Yes, hook is a bit small. My 3 inch Thor strap barely fit. watch the load. IF you are ratcheting like a macho man - both arms. Don't. You risk overload. Check rigging points! I had to call Masdam tech support ( very helpful!) to help me understand how to release lower pawl! I studied this back in the shop so knew the mechanics. Had to bang handle back to release with too much tension. Watch the tin tension engagement/ release strip -mine popped off! And it will cut. Learn a good Bowlin or other.
Knot. A slip knot will work but will not come loose easily! Had to use a screw driver to release knot when the tree was down.
Otherwise quite a tool! And an excellent video here
Hands down the best instructional video on RUclips! No nonsense, straight to the point. I was searching for a winch type puller to help recover a downed deer for hunting season, this rope puller is exactly what I need. Thanks.
Right on brother! - Patrick
Im a tree guy but happy to know i could use this when i (eventually) pick up hunting lol
Although it's been four plus years since this video was produced I really appreciate your production and it is vitally important for this greenhorn down in the lower 48. Thank you sir!
This is the video i spent a long time looking for. THANK YOU
Thank you so m uch for this video. I agree with the other positive comments you received. I read the directions and there one or two things that were still not clear to me until I watched your video. Today I am usign the rope puller to haul wood up a large steep hill - unfortunately no other realistic way out. Wood put into large wagon and pulled up hill with rope puller. Wish I had bought this years ago.
Hi! Could you share what carabiner you use to replace the hook? How about what load line you use and the shorter eye splice?
6 years later and still helping people with operating this come along. Best video I watched great explanation on how to use along with visually showing what you were doing. Thank you. I was able to get that tree that was caught down and is no longer blocking part of my driveway and now I have free firewood 🪵.
Excellent Video! Your clear & concise explanation was a tremendous help. I understood the concept of this come along but couldn’t figure the proper way to use it. I appreciate that you didn’t waste time with idle chatter and stay on topic and instructions. All instructive videos should use your format for their videos. Thank you so very much!
I've used one of these for decades- didn't think they were still made. I use it for construction- mostly lifting beams. I call it a "rope-along". Super handy, the 20' rope is fine for most things as it's easy to extend and reset. It's always in the truck with some 1" tubular webbing.
What a perfect video and explanation of this tool. Thank you for taking the time to explain.
What carabiner do you use for replacing the hook on the puller and on the end of the rope ? Really like your system and enjoyed your video.
Same question here😊
Very good presentation, no jokes, no attempts ar being funny at all. Just a simple tutorial for a come along.
These things are awesome. Had a small dead Ash overhanging a neighbors fence and I was able to pull the whole tree straight up to where I could pull it sideways with a tag line. Us old guys need these gadgets like we do foot ascenders. Thanks for the tutorial. I need to use this more so I remember all the things I learned here.
Yessir, amazing little gadgets... - Patrick
Having used these a lot at work I watched this video not expecting to learn anything, but the way you released the tension on the rope is a handy trick to know
That was a very thorough description of the operation of this tool. Thank you.
Thanks for a detailed, well explained tutorial. It's the best I've seen for any topic on RUclips.
Really? It's good on this puller but as for the being the best video on RUclips "To each his own". Have you ever watched any old classic or other B&W movies, TV shows or documentaries on YT? You might consider broadening your viewing range. No offense to you or the uploader, but really?
I've been using the Maasdam Power Pull cable come-a-long for 45 years. It's pretty worn out now, but I still use it for less than WLL tasks.
Funny, I bought the rope pull last week & yt recommended this vid. Glad you made it, it's a great overview, & I think you covered everything!
But, I Really would have liked to have seen how you attached the sling to your anchor.
I use the same ratchet rope puller and often use a return pulley so the pulling point is right beside the tree I am pulling, it works great
Thanks for the very well explained video
Excellent video, i have had this tool for 8 years Just in case i ever needed it. Today I need it and your instructions helped me out .
Glad it helped ! - Patrick
Pulled a bunch of trees and got my truck out of several mud holes with the Maasdam and it's a great tool. I have used double braid in it as well but wouldn't do it in a critical situation. You don't necessarily have to back off a click at a time, you can get four at a time by depressing the back pawl while easing the handle off. Excellent video.
Thanks! - Patrick
40 years of tree removal 32 as my own business., rigging last 15-18 .Came here researching where this Maasdam a-100 is made.
AWESOME ,
Done and explained on a low enough level, if you don't understand this guy, YOU should NOT be in tree removal. or until you have some schooling.
New subscriber. .... even after 4 decades. ... still information in this field to learn every week...PEACE " Safety is your first job, if not....... its your last"
I bought this rope puller after watching your video last week. I'll use it for the first time today on my log cabin project. Thank you for the helpful tips! The prusik on the end was worth the watch!
Nice, let me know how it goes! - Patrick
Really well. Pulled a couple of logs off cribbing to position under the chain fall for lifting. I do my felling with an ax and this come-along will come in handy for leaners and hangups. Thanks again!
That prussic on the primary rope was interesting. When I get mine (ordered), I will test this on some smaller trees that are straight, before testing it on ones with lean back. I was going to use a simple figure 8 eye knot on the primary, but it can be hard to undo if enough tension has been applied. My 2nd option was using a one way rope grab. Not the best option as under high load it probably will damage the primary rope.
Thank you for this video.
Can you possibly make a list of the equipment you used in the video?
Thank you. Very helpful for us city people after hurricane fiona. All the best!
I've subscribed. Really good video! I'm a logger and arborist in Wales, UK. We've got a lot of forestry so we use these a lot. I'm going to use your video to train my employee's. Thankyou, very helpful.
Good to hear brother! - Patrick
Is there any reason that you couldn’t add a hook or carabiner to the front hole of the ratchet frame in order to act as a return anchor point when using a snatch block at the pulling point?
You could rig something up to do that...
I had no idea you could push that spring to disengage the front pawl. Thank you for making my job easier! 👍
Me too. Used this thing a dozen times and never knew about that pawl spring. Guess I should RTFM.
My Maasdam just showed up today with 120 feet of Samson Promaster. I have been using 5/8" Treemaster along with Amsteel & my main 1/2 " rigging line for a while now. Just found your video 2day & I will be putting it to good use over the next few weeks. I have a farm with 2 fence lines so I need to use mechanical advantage to make sure my 🌳 removal doesn't wreck fence. The time I spend with this device will save me hours of refencing. I cut limbs from above using MRS & pull spars down by cranking in the direction I need the load to go. Thank
Awesome! I need that! I love the way you tied the 25 to the other rope! That was great!
What length and diameter prusik do you use with the 1/2 three strand types of rope shown in the video?
Great video, just a couple questions:
- would it be best to have webbing around your anchor tree so your rope is not damaged?
- would have been nice to see the tutorial on that knot going to the load tree- 7 wraps or whatever it was called
Thanks for your informative video. Wouldn't we want the least stretchy rope as possible to pull large trees over with? Amazon has a Maasdam puller for 68$ dollars that says it works with 1/2" twisted or braided rope. I'd also be interested to know if this puller or a similar one is available that's rated for two, three or four times the 1500 pounds you say yours is rated for. Thank you 👍🏼
Great info...just ordered one. Can't wait to put it to use. Been using the old cable style.
Your knowledge has helped me avoid problems and has all around helped me learn the proper way, i appreciate all the effort you put into your videos! Keep it up, climb high!
That's great to hear Drew! #gratitude - Patrick
Simple, clear, and effective. Very nice video! Really appreciate all your time and effort.
Perfect.
This was exactly what I was hoping for.
Thank you
is there vids on how to hand splice 3 strand? I will find out. Also, is that a cow hitch on the anchor point? I also bought this rope puller after seeing your vid, but have yet to use it. Need to get it ready
Thanks for the great information I have been looking for this kind of come along! thanks for the great information on it.
Thanks. Best video on the internet on this device
Thank you! - Patrick
Agreed. I've viewed it a dozen time and each time learned something new.
Excellent demonstration but I have one rigging question. Is the prusik cord the same diameter as the rope it's secured to, slightly smaller, or does it matter? My experience with prusik loops is limited to rigging ridge lines for tarp shelters and basic climbing, not tree rigging. Thanks!
I'm not downing the come-a-long in any way... I've used a cable type for many years and know that it is a very useful tool. I was never interested in a rope type before seeing your video, but now I want and will get me one. You really should receive some sponsorship from the come-a-long company for this! You give awesome instructions in ALL your videos! I don't understand how this is a 10 to 1 system.
Thanks brother..... the 10 to 1 is just the mechanical advantage from the leverage of the handle....like I say, if I was working on the ground by myself and needed pulling power, this is the tool I would be using..... - Patrick
You can use it with braided rope, but it tends to slip after about 400 or 500 lbs. To keep it pulling, you have to have someone pulling on the free end of the rope to keep it engaged in the wheel. To do it by yourself, you can z-rig the free end back to a progress capture pulley along the pulling rope and back to where you are working the puller. This also ensures the rope will not come loose at an in-opportune moment.
This was very informative and helpful video. I just bought a Maasdam rope pulley and wasn’t real clear how it worked. But your video made everything clear. Thanks for a great video!
Can you use this without a load line? I bet you can but wanted to know any downfalls to that.
That French prusik on the end of the rigging line with the 2 sewn eyes is a must have & also saves u a lot of time. Getting all the slack out of the line is where the Maasdam shines. The other must have is the loop @ the end which is simply done with a 3 strand rope. I don't like to use 3 strand ropes for rigging when using rings with the twisting factor involved. However they r good for holding up healthy 🌳 that r leaners & have been that way since birth.
Thanks for the vid. What's the rating on that carbiner you replaced the hook with and where did you buy it from?
Thanks!
Not too much of a learning curve when familiar with the Lug-All winch, but looks so much lighter to use. Perfect replacement for my damaged Lug-All.
I have one of those and I never use it to much. It works however in my case i did have a difficulty because here in Europe all ropes are in metric sizes and I not able to find one that that match exactly what is recommended.
Any chance you can show how to tie an eye hook on the end of your rope, as well as show how to build the lead line with the two eye-hooks?
If you're talking about the short piece of rope with an eye on both ends, it's called an eye-to-eye prusik cord. You're better off just ordering one than trying to make your own. The ones you get pre-made are certified, and they don't cost a lot.
I use a hand ascender at the exiting end.....so it works as a brake if it was to slip.
sounds like a great idea, my only issue with that would be the fact it will absolutely destroy that section of rope if its under more than a few hundred pounds
I just buy one last week, very good explanation.
Excellent review of the MRP!
Excellent video! Changing career to manly man work. I'm 3 months old in felling trees and looking forward to your training videos. Great job!
This is an excellent video, well done. Could you please tell me what you're using for a prusik cord (make, model, diameter, length) and where you purchased it? I've been all over the web and found many different ones, but not one that looks exactly like yours. Thank you.
It's Samson Tenex Single Carrier 10mm (3/8”) x 30" long, from Wesspur.com
I’ve had two Rope Pullers from Maasdam. They are very handy due to the unlimited length of line.
The choice of rope is important!
I have order one not got it yet, I am just wondering if here in Europe I with be able to find the right rope.. What kind and millimeter size you recommend? Thank You.
What strength static rope would you recommend for the rope attached to the tree?
I use 30 kn static rope. But my come along is only rated at 2.5 ton. I have pulled more than rated.
Very good video! Thanks for the explanations!
Always look forward to your videos! Thanks for all the competent information and instructions.
I love my rope puller i have the same one. Thank you for showing the spring trick.
Very nice video, thank you. I now feel confident that I can quickly set this up and operate it correctly.
One thing that I wish you would’ve also touched on is where in the tree to attach the rope. Obviously that’s going to differ from tree to tree, but I saw you had yours down low near where you’d likely make the cut on that walnut. Is there any general rules of thumb when doing this? Or is it really dependent on each individual tree felling scenario?
Also, is there any advantage to getting 1 long ass rope and an anchor of some sort opposed to getting the small rope with the Massdam and using separate long ropes like you did? I JUST ordered one (before I found this video) that comes with a 200’ rope with hooks and a 1/2” x 6’ 12 strand loop to put around the anchor. It was between the official 100’ option (A-100) which was out of stock on amazon and the one I got (offered with many different length ropes from a rope supplier plus the anchor loop). I liked that both of these options had hooks on both ends as I’m not well versed in serious knot work for real ropes -I know a bunch of fishing line knots though lol. Anyways, I wanted hooks on both ends and didn’t want to spool it up myself. Having seen this video I now realize it doesn’t spool up the rope. So adding any rope isn’t an problem. But now seeing how easy it was to store with the short rope and picturing myself bundling it up with the 200 footer, I’m wondering if I should’ve gone with the short rope and bought separate ropes to attach to like you did here?
Lastly...where do I buy good quality rope for just tree rigging, NO climbing lol?
What size carabiner was that exchanged with? Thanks!
Really great video -- thank you! Maasdam should pay you because their documentation blows. I've had this thing a few years and learned a lot from you.
Love to see a video on how you set up that rope with the eye loop there.
Thanks man. Do you mean how to do a 3-strand splice? - Patrick
Very informative and well presented. I'm shopping for a way to ramp cargo into my pickup truck by anchoring onto the headache rack. It is a heavy duty rack and will anchor a ton. I was considering a come along or a B&T. I didn't know the Maasdam type rope pullers existed; looks like a pretty cool option. Which ever option I choose is going to be something that only gets used a few times a year to wench in a dead motorcycle or heavy piece or furniture or something like that. I like the simplicity and length capacity of a B&T but it could be awkward for a one person operation if things get out of hand. The come along has specific control but limited length but it can be augmented with a rope. This rope puller might be what I'm looking for. Thanks :-)
I need to know how to do the anchor. PS. loopie sling?
Nice video. As a lineman I have used different versions of the "French Prusic", but what it was officially called. We called it simply a grapevine knot. We also have a knot I named the snubbing hitch because we don't know the official name of that either😁. Two of the most useful knots we use. Again, nice video👍
Thanks brother! - Patrick
Great, simple, clear, helpful video!
I have one of these and I really like the idea you gave of attaching the friction hitch to the actual main line.. and also replacing the hook with a carabiner.
Question please.... do you have any concern for injuries from rope or equipment failure using the Maasdam rope puller? e.g. working the ratchet, one's body is "in line" with the rope. Thanks.
I guess it IS dangerous! I use a come-along sometimes to help bring down trees, or at least tension them so they don't fall towards their lean, if it's going to hit other trees or a building. All situations with 'higher stakes' than a straightforward tree that's perfectly vertical in an empty field 😉
Anyways, out of all the countless individual tasks I perform while taking down a tree, a come-along is always one of the most nerve-wracking parts for me.
Lots of force and tension! And I think we tend to use them only for special cases.
So I always get nervous. Even with my helmet and glasses, I worry something will snap or break and take me out! 🙄
Maybe there is a way to use this as well as some pulleys for redirection? (So you could be standing to the SIDE instead of in direct line of a tensioned rope.)
I think the problem would be the huge forces applied to the pulleys by this 10:1 device would require a lot of forethought in laying the system out. 🤔
Best explanation ever.
Great instructional video
you can drill a 3/16" hole smack bang in the middle of the handle and fit a pop rivet and flatten down the protruding back of the rivet carefully on a bolt in your vice to prevent the plastic handle from slipping off when you least expect it under heavy load.....and it also works well with an old 12 strand kernmantle 13mm rope i'd downgraded to a pull line from a climb line.......
in use tho' the 12 strand will slip before the 3 strand ever would so bear that in mind if youre ever pulling heavy in a 'V' config.......i usually have someone pulling on the tail end towards the load to keep the 12 strand bit into the pulley.....Stihlborns use of a hand ascender or other type of rope grab as a backup worth looking into for sure....
Excellent tutorial and video
Is that Kyuss playing in the beginning and end?
I just bought one gonna be pulling over 10 trees with it next week
How did it work out?
Hi, thanks for another great video I'm a big fan of the channel. I was wondering if you or anyone in the comments section has thoughts on the safety/practicality of combining the rope puller with a 3-to-1 system to try and triple the force you could apply with it. Seems to me like you could achieve massive pulling power like this. thanks
I've preferred working with ropes instead of cables and chains my entire life... never saw one of these before... thanks...
Wow. I got a lot from this video. Right on.
enjoyed the video. after I toss my throw lead through the tree crotch and pull my bull rope. what type of knot should I use to attach my bull rope to the trunk? is this considered a base anchor? and what about when I attach it to my rope puller? ty
What is the weight rating on that Maasdam and Rope? Are they all the same? And is there a brand you recommend?
A really good instructional vid that buddy. ATB, DEs
This was on a truck at work and I wasn’t sure on how it could be used. Thank you for the informative video!
Right on brother, glad to help! - Patrick
Very informative. Been looking at one. Two questions before I purchase one. 1) It seems a person could buy with one with a 20ft rope and then as it appears you did, hook up to another rope for any desired length. (Rather than buying one with a 100 ft length of rope.) 2) Do you think this tool would work taking out hedges. I have to relocate about 8 of them and I would like to reduce the effort of serious digging and cutting around their base as much as possible.
People make DIY lifting tripods from construction props. Later they use lever hoists or chain hoists to uproot small trees and shrubs. I can only give you the titles of the videos.
"Arrachage de souches sans grands efforts"
"arracher manuellement des souches"
"Arracher facilement une souche en 5 min avec un palan !"
"Déssoucheuse a palan Locafaire Prestafaire"
"Arracher des souches de thuya"
"Déssouchage d un thuya a l aide d un palan de 3T"
"Arrachage souche au treuil maison"
"arracher des souches de buis"
"Trepied arrache souche"
"Stronken trekken,stump puller Home Made"
Thanks for revealing how to loosen the line at 9:47. That is a hidden feature.
Totally! Best part of the video. I wonder how many people have been looking at their come-a-longs in hopes of discovering that nifty feature?
Hey buddy this is the come a long I've used for many years it recently broke on me it wasn't even too big of a tree is there one size bigger of this come along you can get or no
What type of quick links are those? You should link to those and get a kick back from a company for pointing people to those specific products
Cow hitch used for anchor sling? Thanks
Hi there. I have created the exact set up. Can you tell me what you are using for the load line that the eye to eye hook onto? Is is 3 strand ½”? Or to recommend something else ? Thanks.
Have you ever put a pulley on your pull line so you got a 2:1 with the rope puller?
What length eye-eye do you need to sue the French prusik? Another great video!
What brand and model carabiners are you using ?
Great video wondering if you have tried different lengths Pruisk cord and brand if one works better than the other
Very good. I liked you video and subscribed.
So you could just attach the biner and prusik cord to a regular come along
I just tried to disengage by one click. But it didn't work to release. Maybe I didn't push and Let the handle down far enough? BUT I THINK I DID PUSH THE HANDLE DOWN FAR ENOUGH. what I noticed is when looking at the spring in the other catch, it that when I push the handle down towards the other catch, it simply passes by the spring attached to that other catch , Hence not making contact with it to release it. Is this because I didn't push the handle down far enough? Idk?
Any suggestions for what carabiners to get for replacing the hooks on the rope puller and the 3/4 ton Pow'rPull?
Just a good double-locking steel biner... - Patrick
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter Andrew!
Any chance you could link the clamps on Amazon? When I search I keep getting mountain climbing clamps which seem like they would be to small.
Thanks for the video
Great video, thanks.