cable puller / come along recommendation

[FLINT]

That tree hung up post reminded me that I really want to get a cable puller soon. We get the Lehmen's catalog in the mail and they sell this one. Do you thinks its any good, or do you have any other recommendations? I want a decent one with a long cable. My dad's always had little flimsy ones that are crap.

Thanks

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[smokinj]

when pulling one lose it doesnt take a lot to bring it down dont fight it or dead lift just let the gravity take over,but was looking through that store and this looks to be the ticket for the job.

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and change it to a 100 ft rope.

 

[Flatbedford]

Looks like one of these.
http://www.wyeth-scott.com/
Its a couple bucks cheaper from the manufacturer.
I bought one of these about 12 years ago. It is a serious puller, high quality, heavy-duty tool. It is a little clunky to work with, but I still recommend it. From the manufacturer's website you can also get different lengths of cable or additional lengths.

 

[ansehnlich1]

Hey I use a 2 ton come-a-long. You can buy 'em for 25 bucks or so. Some cost more, some less. I found mine at a yard sale. Works fine for me, I just use rope or chain to get set up a safe distance from the tree then attach the come-a-long to that.

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[Backwoods Savage]

I also have a cheap 2 ton come-a-long. It does not get much use. In the last 30 years of cutting firewood I have used it exactly one time. I can usually get a tree down even if it is hung without using a come-a-long or even a tractor.

 

[FLINT]

Cool, thanks for the links guys.

yeah, word has gotten around a little that I can take down trees, so I've had to take quite a few down in people's yards and in area's where they had specific instructions about trees not to hit, etc. so I like to have some insurance. a couple times i've resorted to using my heavy duty ratchet strap to give a tree a little persuasion, but that obviously isn't a good practice.

 

[wahoowad]

I own the More Power Puller. Decided I wanted the strongest one I could buy if I was gonna own one. Primarily bought it in case I got my truck stuck off the beaten path. Like previous poster said, powerful but slightly clunky. I figure it will be worth it's weight in gold whenever I need it.

For trees only, I might be inclined to get a $25 one. I look for one with a double gear and pawl design. Some of the cheapies are only single gear/pawl. Some come with longer cable than others which is also an important consideration in getting the longest pull witout having to reset.