Anyone with Tractor/Winch on Dartmoor?

[Will H]

Hi there, got quite a large ash tree that has died from ash die back that needs felling. It's in a wooded area behind a house and can be dropped in one but the base looks pretty rotten and I believe it could fall in any direction. Is there anyone around the Moretonhampstead area on Dartmoor with a tractor and winch that can get it on the ground safely for me? Much appreciated, Will

[swinny]

Timber cutter Dartmoor would

most likely have the gear but doesn’t come on here anymore

[Khriss]

Can you tirfor it?  Access n size will help. A pic too. K

[Will H]

I had thought about Timber cutter, if anyone knows how to contact him that would be very helpful. I will put up a picture tomorrow, the access is pretty decent and maybe a tirfor would work.. will give it some thought! Thanks

[Mark Bolam]

@eggsarascal are you still in touch with John?

I think Mendip still is if you don’t have his number.

 

Tirfors are great Will, but if it shits itself sideways they can’t keep up.

[eggsarascal]

23 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

@eggsarascal are you still in touch with John?

I think Mendip still is if you don’t have his number.

 

Tirfors are great Will, but if it shits itself sideways they can’t keep up.

I've sent plogs a text.

[Paddy1000111]

Just need someone with one of those little petrol winches and anchor it to another tree. They'll pull over some good size stuff without a felling cut let alone with one. Saves the hassle of tractors and winches. 

[slack ma girdle]

8 hours ago, eggsarascal said:

I've sent plogs a text.

That will cause traffic chaos, the mighty mendi plogs Jon tootling down the M5, stopping for a chat every now and then.

[wicklamulla]

1 hour ago, Paddy1000111 said:

Just need someone with one of those little petrol winches and anchor it to another tree. They'll pull over some good size stuff without a felling cut let alone with one. Saves the hassle of tractors and winches. 

yep they are excellent,  i have used mine more and more recently. 

[Bobsaw]

Ring Hi-line, near Exeter they might be able to help.