Removing Conifer Tree Stumps With Avant 630 Ripper

[dumper]

The one I had on demo from avant had no blade to drop into the ground just a guard to catch broken ropes think this is a much better idea

[dig-dug-dan]

I have used the pallet forks before, pushed both together in the middle, then plunged them in under roots, breaking them all the way round. Surprisingly powerful

[Chipperclown]

Yep I get the buried in the ground bit and also the rear pull, both great options.

 

Also though can I suggest various options like 2:1 or greater? I haven't actually done this with the current winch, haven't needed to do so but of course its easy to increase the pull when winching relative to the rope/method used etc.

[Mick Dempsey]

5 minutes ago, dumper said:

The one I had on demo from avant had no blade to drop into the ground just a guard to catch broken ropes think this is a much better idea

Just done some googling, I see your point.

I thought it would be like a forestry winch you stuff in the ground.

[dumper]

That’s what I thought bit disappointed when it turned up it was ok for a few logs up a bank but pulling trees over or recovering a stuck tractor I went back to the landrover

Edited March 20, 2022 by dumper

[Mick Dempsey]

You already have some impressive pulling power just with the machine.

Not sure if a winch has more pull.

[Chipperclown]

I haven't been stuck (yet with the winch fitted). I do know someone who has a ground spike fitted to their winch (good idea on some types of ground) but I think  it limits the overall use on solid ground as the position of the pull has to be as low as possible according at least to the user guide.

[Chipperclown]

13 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

You already have some impressive pulling power just with the machine.

Not sure if a winch has more pull.

I think the added bonus of the winch is that you are static when pulling, no issues reversing when pulling like lack of space or articulation etc? Also as I mentioned before easy to add greater pull vis different rope set up systems. 

[Mick Dempsey]

11 minutes ago, Chipperclown said:

I think the added bonus of the winch is that you are static when pulling, no issues reversing when pulling like lack of space or articulation etc? Also as I mentioned before easy to add greater pull vis different rope set up systems. 

Understood, but it’s a lot of moolah for a bit of pull.

[dumper]

And it’s connected to the front of the machine with two open 12 MM lugs