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2 chains connected by a mechanical ratchet used to hoist stubborn materials (like roots) away from their original location. My folks are doing some yard work and have come across a few such roots. They will be jumping back into the fray next week and would like to know if anyone has such a tool that they can use. Their attempt at using a 2WD F150 failed miserably since this is located in the middle of the yard and the wheels just spun instead of grabbing. Anyone have the ability to lend said equipment? Thanks.

I used a longer rope and a pickup to pull mine out too.

I've always used a mattock and cut out the offending sections by hand. I've got to think the cleaner cut will be better for the tree, and of course no tearing up the yard with a truck. It can be a lot of work, though, depending on the number and size of the roots...

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TMI Rob.

The trees are already a thing of the past (dead and rotted so they cut em down) Trying to pretty up the yard and they need to do some leveling. They could always pay someone to do the work, but they are a little bit of do-it-yourselvers sometimes and this just happens to be one of those times.

Oddly enough, I have found that bottle jacks are great for removing a root ball from old trees.

1. Dig around parameter.
2. Cut what roots you can easily expose
3. Dig down next to root ball on one side
4. Place bottle jack between root ball and wooden planks as jack stands.
5. Jack and repeat until root ball breaks free.

Earth needs to be dry and solid enough that you don't bury your jack and jack stands.

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Richard Casto
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2015 Honda Fit EX
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Here's one at Northern for $15: link

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And here I thought they were expensive! Man my parents are a little weird at times. Guess that explains where I get it from hmm.

Thanks Jason