Thread: Pulling out Tree stumps with a 4WD OKA

Have to agree with DeanoH on this - I use exactly the same method, only replace the Oka with either a Perentie or a 61 Series II ute...

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Having trunk left on the stump gives a huge advantage.
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Originally Posted by DeanoH

Mario, Mario, Mario ....................... and others not versed in the arcane art of tree stump removal. With non massive stumps there is a simple tried and proven method of removing the stump so read on young Mario and learn.

Having an OKA with it's solid mass and 12,000 lb Warn winch is certainly an advantage, especially when using a snatch block, with a less than solid L322 all you can do is 'smile and wave' Though any hefty vehicle with a strong winch, bumper can do the job effectively.

Firstly cut down the offending tree leaving a suitable length of trunk ie. 4 - 6 ft remaining on the stump. Dig around the base of the stump to expose radial roots extending out from the base and cut through these with an axe or other suitable implement. You can use a chain saw but unless you've done a brilliant job in removing all soil/sand/gravel from the root(s) the chainsaw chain will soon be reduced to 'butter knife' cutting ability in a short time. Connect the winch cable to the top of the remaining trunk and with your OKA braced against a handy nearby tree, winch away note. do not brace against fence posts, especially treated pine posts as this will create even more work as they move/snap

The stump is now the fulcrum with the less strong tap root extending downwards. The tap root will break off under the stump and can be left behind as it is typically a foot or two down and the remaining stump and short trunk can be pulled clear and cut up It's important to cut the radial roots off even if they're small as the surface layer/matt of dirt/grass can be pulled up when winching the stump otherwise and can make an awful mess of a lawn or paddock.

Deano

Deano Deano Deano All well and good if you are able bodied and have all this extra equipment and near by trees do to all this bracing off ( which I dont.) It's all well and good to do the professor Julius Miller bit 'why is it so ''after, nothing was mentioned about this complicated method . I recall something like if the trunk was not cut done close to ground level then an OKA would be able to pull it out. The fine print with terms and conditions never came in to it.

Stop ****ing about and get a dozer in. All done on a couple of hours.

Originally Posted by Bigbjorn

Stop ****ing about and get a dozer in. All done on a couple of hours.

Dozer LOL. Not an option for me. Access to rear yard where I am going to grind away stumps also is via neighboring residential properties, you can't just come with a dozer through their property

Originally Posted by Roverlord off road spares

Dozer LOL. Not an option for me. Access to rear yard where I am going to grind away stumps also is via neighboring residential properties, you can't just come with a dozer through their property

You don't have a driveway or easement giving access to your property? You only need 9-10 metres width

Originally Posted by Bigbjorn

You don't have a driveway or easement giving access to your property? You only need 9-10 metres width

Oops! My mental metric conversion got messed up . You only need 3-5 metres to get a medium dozer and float in your property.

We knock over a couple 1,000 Oil Palm every year, strictly not a tree, but a 20 ton Excavator is they way to go
Just bought a ripper for the 36 ton Excavator, can do some damage with that