Pull A Tree Stump?

[Sparky2]

Has anyone attempted to pull a tree stump out of the ground with their Ranger?

A old 14 ish inch cherry tree died and I cut it down with a chainsaw and I’m wondering if I might be able to pull the stump out with my 2019 Ranger. It’s a 2 wheel drive with factory tow package and I do have a locking differential. The truck would be on the driveway for max traction.

I’ve dug down and cut most if not all of the lateral roots (that was a workout) and should be ready to attempt to pull. Am I nuts to even consider this?
Paul

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[Muscleford]

I don't think you will be successful and might damage your truck.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission ?

PS I did it with my 2016 F150 2wd no locker

 

[SFCHAMBERS]

Years ago (1980) I pulled out similar sized stump with my 1978 F250 4x4 in low range and granny low on the four speed. It took several hours and many attempts to yank it out and that was with two other guys working with pry bars and a chain saw. I would not try it again, there is always hidden roots that do not want to let go. but good luck if you do.

 

[Friday yet?]

My opinion and a dollar might get you a cup of coffee.... but I would not do it with my awesome Ranger.

 

[23HRPXL]

Just don't be like any of these ?

 

[Rp930]

Here, hold my beer.

 

[NotBudule2]

Hell yes you should do it , don't listen to all the naysayers here , speed and momentum are your friends, if done correctly, you should be able to have the stump land right in the bed !!! (get multiple camera angles if possible)

 

[brroberts]

I would be willing to try it cautiously. I wouldn’t force the truck, but sometimes they break free, and sometimes the tension lets you cut additional roots and then you can get it. I only have 2WD trucks and have done it with no adverse effects. Just don’t be stupid about it.

 

[RedlandRanger]

Hell yes you should do it , don't listen to all the naysayers here , speed and momentum are your friends, if done correctly, you should be able to have the stump land right in the bed !!! (get multiple camera angles if possible)

I"m pretty sure you were being sarcastic here, but speed and momentum are your friends until they aren't. Seen too many videos of chains snapping and rebounding into the rear window.

IMO, pulling a stump with any vehicle is a dangerous thing. Its why stump grinders were invented. I'm cheap so when I needed a bunch of stumps gone I burned them all out.

 

[Bob902]

That's why we have backhoes.

 

[Fordup]

I pulled a couple big ones with my 2005 F350. Got a 40 ft high strength railroad chain. Backed up to them, hooked up the chain and took off in 4wd low. Cover your face incase the airbag goes off and never took more then 4 yanks to free 12 inchers. The big mistake was putting a clevis in the trailer hitch to hook the chain to. The hitch deformed and locked the clevis block in permanently. Used hitches are easy to find though. Never try it with a cable. I doubt that a lightweight Ranger would survive the abuse a 8000 pound F350 can.

 

[P-38Ranger]

Go to Harbor freight and buy a "come along". Crank, chop, crank , chop.
Plus, if you have a leaning tree and limited space to drop it, they're good for preloading the tree even more so before you chainsaw the base.

 

[NotBudule2]

I"m pretty sure you were being sarcastic here,

Well , yeah , but if somebody wants to make a YouTube , make it a good one...
I probably should have a disclaimer in my signature though...

 

[MountainGoat]

It's asking for trouble. It's easy to just dig around it then cut it flat to the ground with a chainsaw. You could then drill holes in it and burn it with motor oil or something. It will crumble eventually.

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