Removing a Tree Stump with a Log Grapple
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What happens here
Next, Phil and the host move to a decayed pine tree stump embedded in the ground. Initially, Phil attempts to remove it using a simple rope wrapped around the stump. After this proves insufficient for the deeply rooted stump, they switch to a 'logging grapple' (also referred to as 'logging tongs')—a tool with scissor-like claws designed to bite into wood. The grapple is placed around the stump, and the winch cable is attached. With steady tension from the winch and some effort to secure the grapple, the stump is successfully pulled from the ground. This highlights the effectiveness of specialized attachments and the hoist's pulling power for challenging tasks.
Goal: Demonstrate the hoist's capability to pull a deeply embedded tree stump.
Tools and materials
- Logging Grapple / Tongs — Securely gripping the tree stump for removal
- Old Pine Tree Stump — Object being removed for demonstration
- Winch Cable Warn Vantage 4000 — Connecting the grapple to the winch
- Winch Remote Control — Operating the winch for stump removal