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I've got a Reipal III tree jack, it's the mid size one from Orion Heating.

 

Excellent on trees where you're not sure which way they want to go and for slight back leaners.

 

As with any equipment you have to learn to use it within it's capabilities. Managed to bend mine on a monster Ash. It's so easy to use, you get tempted to try the ridiculous and defy the laws of physics.

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I’ve used one a fair bit and it’s a handy tool to have around.

On the right trees it works really well but if you are over ambitious things can get out of hand quickly. On anything heavy or with a significant lean a winch will be a better (if slower) option.

On bigger trees the ground conditions are important as the base can sink into the ground or just slide out if you’re not careful.

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7 hours ago, john k said:

On bigger trees the ground conditions are important as the base can sink into the ground or just slide out if you’re not careful.

If the ground is not firm I just put a strap around the tree below the cut, feeding around under the foot of the jack. This prevents any backwards or downwards motion.

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8 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

@josharb87 How are you getting on with yours?

 

Hi Mark, Ive a mechanical wedge, brought from Treadlight Forestry, Slightly different, I don't have a pusher although used one a fair bit, I thought they were too big to just have lying about in the truck all the time.

 

Heres a quick review i done a while back 

 

 

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