Japanese Barberry puller

chuck172 · February 17, 2012, 07:18:53 PM

Does anyone have any ideas on making some type of clamp that can easily be locked around a Japanese barberry plant and yanked with a winch or loader?
I'm thinking something made out of angle iron, that would tighten as pulling pressure is exerted like logging tongs.

bodagocreek2 · February 17, 2012, 07:30:22 PM

I use a 1 inch nylon strap/also a 5/16 chain with a slip hook. Either one works good.

Maine372 · February 17, 2012, 08:56:35 PM

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Taylortractornut · February 17, 2012, 11:28:22 PM

I have a puller I make out of a section of 2.5 inch pipe 7 inches long. I have a 12 inch length of a good grade chain with one end welded a few inches from the end of the pipe. I just stick the end of the pipe with the chain at hte base of the tree and feed the chain through. THen use a chain attached to your machine or winch with a grab hook. This simple device will pull without slipping at all. The harder you pull the more the open pipe end will dig in.

chuck172 · February 18, 2012, 03:03:48 AM

That's what I've been looking for Taylortractornut, thanks.

chuck172 · February 18, 2012, 01:01:37 PM

I made the puller like you said Taylortractornut. I've got to say it really works great. Simple, and strong. Thanks again.

Taylortractornut · February 18, 2012, 11:01:51 PM

THe first time I saw one I was amazed, For additional help you can get an old 22.5 or similar truck rim and lay under the pull chain and it will help pull up to. I pulled up a red oak a few inches across one time the pipe dug in too much and had to be hammered out.

thecfarm · February 19, 2012, 05:10:31 AM

Taylortractornut,got a picture of it,in action too? I just use a chain and take 3,4,5 wraps around the tree.

Taylortractornut · February 19, 2012, 06:49:44 PM

I lost/loned mine, I will make another one this week as we have a wad of bushes to pull out too close that I cant get with the hoe. This saves all the wrapping.