GlennWest Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 I am camped in Huntsville close to our property. It has not been touched in years. I have small, 4-7' young pines coming up. Would like to pull them up instead of cutting off. Could I use my truck for this? It has tow hooks on front. Thinking putting chains around saplings and hook to tow hooks and back up. Don't want to damage my truck but don't have a farm tractor. Thoughts. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 Heck yeah, I do that stuff all the time with my F350. Of course, it's a modified Powerstroke and you may have a Detroit or Volvo so it's anyone's guess if you can do it. Seriously though, I think your only challenge would be getting enough traction. Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 Traction may be a problem unless they come right out. Pines do have a tap root but it shouldn't be very big. Don't have a receiver on rear but not hard to put one on. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 I would prefer to pull them out forward, then to risk one popping out under pressure and striking the front of the truck. Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 If you need some traction, hook up to your camper. Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, spindrift said: If you need some traction, hook up to your camper. hope you kidding Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 Pine trees have a shallow root system. If they're as small as you say, I doubt you'll have to worry about the tree hitting you truck (unless you have an insanely short chain / strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefneon Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Howdy! I use a pully system to take pines and other small trees. One pully then connect to tractor or truck and tree pull at a angle as to not pull the tree on to you. Works for me and my lovely wife clearing off the property. Got the pully at tractor supply. ” Happy Trails “ Chiefneon Quote "Class of 2007 Fulltimer's" Gary & karen Smoochie & Michaela (fur babies) 2018 Chevorlet 3500 HD/LTZ 2L Custom Hauler 2014 Heartland Cyclone 4000 2016 Smart Car Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 8 hours ago, GlennWest said: I am camped in Huntsville close to our property. It has not been touched in years. I have small, 4-7' young pines coming up. Would like to pull them up instead of cutting off. Could I use my truck for this? It has tow hooks on front. Thinking putting chains around saplings and hook to tow hooks and back up. Don't want to damage my truck but don't have a farm tractor. Thoughts. I have not tried trees, but I had some huge planks (4000-5000 lbs) so wrapped in chains with binders for the slack. The rear air suspension lifted each plank With no problem. In your case you could increase traction by this method also. Quote Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Sculptor said: I have not tried trees, but I had some huge planks (4000-5000 lbs) so wrapped in chains with binders for the slack. The rear air suspension lifted each plank With no problem. In your case you could increase traction by this method also. Don't understand what you are stating. How does the rear air suspension lift up something. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 1 minute ago, GlennWest said: Don't understand what you are stating. How does the rear air suspension lift up something. Drop the rear suspension, chain as tight as practical, air up. Should give close to 4" of lift each time. The extra weight will also add traction. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Why not just rent an actual tractor and do this right rather than potentially sticking or seriously damaging your truck? Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 I don't have a suspension dump and Freightshakers don't lift that much, Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Av8r3400 said: Why not just rent an actual tractor and do this right rather than potentially sticking or seriously damaging your truck? I am living on unemployment now. Have to be careful with funds.Would love to rent one of those track skids that chips up and has blade on front. Don't know proper name of them. Edited October 3, 2020 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance A Lott Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 If you use a tire, mounted and inflated, as a pulley near the tree you can pull a small tree. There are lots of videos showing how and how not to do it. If you can back very close to the tree there will be little chance of ot flying. The wheel pully trick would make a front pull work much better I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 I helped pull a DP out of a bad spot a few years ago with my HDT. Even with 2 air lockers locked and both axles engaged the tires would just spin easily. An unloaded HDT will only provide a minimal amount of pull. Especially offroad. Based on that experience I doubt you will hurt the truck but it may not do the job. Pines are usually pretty easy to get out but the soil type and moisture can make a difference. Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 22 minutes ago, Randyretired said: I helped pull a DP out of a bad spot a few years ago with my HDT. Even with 2 air lockers locked and both axles engaged the tires would just spin easily. An unloaded HDT will only provide a minimal amount of pull. Especially offroad. Based on that experience I doubt you will hurt the truck but it may not do the job. Pines are usually pretty easy to get out but the soil type and moisture can make a difference. Well, I sorta going to snack it out. I would not want to load the clutch. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rick Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Also a lot of the traction issue depends on the slope of the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Glenn, I would try to pull from the back if you can get hooked on. Do not attach the strap at the base of the tree but about 1/2 way up so it tips over. Also use as much strap or chain as you can. Take a short roll and let the weight of the truck pull the trees not the clutch. I pulled trees like you describe with my Dakota pick up and that was a LOT smaller than your Freight liner. I would be a tad leery about pulling them from the front in case something broke and you had flying pieces and parts of tree or chain or whatever else may be out there. Quote Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 You may be able to pull a few trees but after awhile your field's smoother surface will turn to potholes from root removal. Will your truck with the stiffer frame be able to have traction then especially after a rain? I would tackle killing the trees either chemically or by hand ( stripping the bark). That will leave them them easier to pull next year. Another solution, Sell Christmas Trees and with the money find someone with a dozer and root rake. Clay Quote Clay & Marcie Too old to play in the snow Diesel pusher and previously 2 FW and small Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 I have enough land to stay on solid ground. It is a small path of young saplings. I just been working so much I let it get away from me. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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