Muffleman Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I need to take down an Ash tree at the bottom of my garden this weekend. The diameter near the stump is probably 8 inches or so ? Have a chainsaw so can bring the tree down easy enough, and I have an open fire so I'll cut the tree into logs and leave to season. But need to remove the stump really. Anyone done this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 That stump will come out easy enough, just dig round the roots and chop/saw though each one and yank her out:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 ratchet straps ... around the trunk and onto something very sturdy. we use the back of the tractor and they pop out like a cork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Cool, will have a go at removing tree (killing myself) this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Did 4 trees in my garden few weeks back, same method as Jamie and Paul, Dig a trench around the stump, chop/cut all roots around stump, then use a ratchet strap or pulley system to pull the stump out. Or as I found out use a transit van to pull it out. Good trick is to leave 5 foot + of truck on the stump, attach the ratchet rope/chain high as you can go, gives more leverage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Dont you have to check you can cut the tree down or something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Some trees have TPOs like Oaks etc, but the Ash tree at the bottom of my garden is effectively a weed. Damn big weed, but a weed none the less. It, and 3 other small trees, are all coming out this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben.supra Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 i dare you to put rope on tow hook back supra and tie it on tree then drive off...that might do it{NOT}LOL i hope this helps.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 i dare you to put rope on tow hook back supra and tie it on tree then drive off...that might do it{NOT}LOL i hope this helps.. Ha. I pulled an 8ft concrete gate post out using exactly that method with my mk iii. Took 4 people to lift it into the back of a van later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 I think it wise the missus hides her car keys this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Brother is a tree surgeon and I work with him, or did for a couple of years. 8 inches is fairly small mate but if needed hire a stump grinder for the day if you're doing a few (costs circa £70) and it will be MUCH easier than the above improvised methods. Plus, you won't look a plank as you may of done when your rear bumper gets ripped off! Red diesel and a box of matches can also be used to hollow out the stump. After about a week you'll find the roots will lose their strength and you can pull the section out. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 You shouldn't chain saw the roots out as you'll blunt the saw almost immediately. We just cut ours down as low as we could below ground level, drilled big holes in the stump and used some root killing stuff - poured it down the holes and then levelled the ground above it. But we were putting decking over it anyway so it didn't matter so much. That was an Oak tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 You shouldn't chain saw the roots out as you'll blunt the saw almost immediately. With me being the spiritual father of this thread http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=35035, I see why you said that But it's okay, I plan to do as mentioned already, leave a few feet of the tree to put a strap round and then pull it. I will dig around it first too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Propane bottle and my welder *grin* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 You need one of these ! http://www.atreeserviceinc.com/images/grinderhome.jpg Was watching that Dirty Jobs on Discovery whilst out in Florida! Man, it can eat!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Ha. I pulled an 8ft concrete gate post out using exactly that method with my mk iii. Took 4 people to lift it into the back of a van later. the concrete post or the MK III:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Propane bottle and my welder *grin* He wants to remove a tree, not the shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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