Ways to break down 5ft diameter Tree Trunks

[arboriculturist]

Many on the forum have all had experience of breaking down large trunks in excess of 5 ft dbh on steep slopes in inaccessible places, just so that the timber can be manhandled to a vehicle.

 

Some seem to start at the top, some at the bottom and I have seen some going at it from the middle.

 

Many take full rings off then cut up the rings, others seem to 1/4 or 1/8th up the trunk then cut rings off. Even a combination of the two at the same time.

 

I would be interested to see / hear what others do and see some photos posted of the monster trunks that have bit the dust in your time!

[CallumA]

never done on steep slopes but if the trunk is 5 ft in dia I 1/4 or 1/8 the trunk from the end and then take the desired length of clog off. but on a steep slope you may be better to winch it up/down and work on the flat!! 5ft dia is a BIG STICK if it starts to move and your in the way!!

[Stephen Blair]

Slab it , easy peasy with an 88.

Even with a razor sharp 46 !

It's easier 2 men lifting a table top rather than wrestling rings .

 

 

 

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Edited July 1, 2014 by Stephen Blair

[arboriculturist]

never done on steep slopes but if the trunk is 5 ft in dia I 1/4 or 1/8 the trunk from the end and then take the desired length of clog off. but on a steep slope you may be better to winch it up/down and work on the flat!! 5ft dia is a BIG STICK if it starts to move and your in the way!!

 

Experience talking here! - thanks Callum