I'm frequently finding myself needing to pull various objects from the ground. Currently a number of chain link fencing posts cut beneath ground level by some sinister fiend. I've resorted to drilling holes and inserting bolts through as a means of providing purchase to loop my chain around to pull them, but this is time consuming and enraging. Does anyone know of the proper or common nomenclature for such a device used for lifting/pulling that converts, by means of a scissoring action, the pulling force to exert pinching/gripping force?? I can only assume there is a variety of types and sizes for various industries and applications, but I can't begin to think what to search for... Gold star and eternal gratitude to anyone who can put a name to this thing and make my life a little easier...
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If you have enough post to grab, and don't mind denting it, a plate or hook puller will work, too. You can use a tractor to lift it, instead of the jack or lever shown. A round hole or hook shape will probably work better on a round post.
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Some version of this may help. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...MIjPKCkYvq3AIVBbXACh0F7A7zEAQYBCABEgK6V_D_BwE
But to remove a cylinder of concrete from the ground will require more effort than a simple tool to clamp and pull up.
I'd suggest you dig down around the concrete a few inches with a shovel (backhoe if you have one) then loop a chain around the concrete as tight as possible. Now take a steel wheel (like from a vehicle, larger is better) and loop the chain over the wheel as the wheel sets right next to the concrete. Now hook the long end of the chain to the ball on your pickup or tractor and pull. The wheel will provide the lift needed to get it coming up and out.
But to remove a cylinder of concrete from the ground will require more effort than a simple tool to clamp and pull up.
I'd suggest you dig down around the concrete a few inches with a shovel (backhoe if you have one) then loop a chain around the concrete as tight as possible. Now take a steel wheel (like from a vehicle, larger is better) and loop the chain over the wheel as the wheel sets right next to the concrete. Now hook the long end of the chain to the ball on your pickup or tractor and pull. The wheel will provide the lift needed to get it coming up and out.
Unless you want to save the post for something, I'd clamp on to it with my grapple and pull it out. The grapple will bend it, but it will be quick.
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Provided you have the clearance a plate lifting clamp may work.
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/t...MIzqSc8ODt3AIVyYWzCh2b0whGEAQYAyABEgIHn_D_BwE
Vestil Vertical Plate Clamp — 1,000-Lb. Capacity, Model# EPC-10
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/t...MIzqSc8ODt3AIVyYWzCh2b0whGEAQYAyABEgIHn_D_BwE
Vestil Vertical Plate Clamp — 1,000-Lb. Capacity, Model# EPC-10
Ugh, sorry for the delayed response, couldn't find this post! D2Cat that was not particularly what I had in mind, but now I want one. Handy contraption I would certainly find use in... Thanks for the suggestion and addition to my want list!
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jeepin how are yours holding up, i have the BG-01 and they keep bending even though i try to pull inline, i have heated and straightened mine 3x now, thought about fabbing out the lower part/arms that hold the grippers, or just buying the BG-08 or grubber extreme
great tool just finding the durability on mine a litte light
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I have a set of the forged ones, never have had an issue with them.
The pic you posted look like the arms are just stamped steel.
The pic you posted look like the arms are just stamped steel.
they almost look like they have a casting mark on them, but i know they would have crumbled by now, they are heavy enough but seem somewhat malleable to me, i'm sure it is some low-grade low carbon steel
the extreme looks bullet proof, like to try it anyway
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I don't use the wheel trick often, but I try to save up several jobs ( pulling T-posts, saplings, small stumps, etc) and do them all at once. Saves having to drag out that rim & big chain several times.
I use a 15"x 12" wide car rim, works well. The guy who showed me the trick has 3 semi wheels welded together, with the chain over the center one. The wider the better, more stable, but they also get heavy to horse around.
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Mine have held up good - used them for some roots a few weeks agojeepin how are yours holding up, i have the BG-01 and they keep bending even though i try to pull inline, i have heated and straightened mine 3x now, thought about fabbing out the lower part/arms that hold the grippers, or just buying the BG-08 or grubber extreme