Post Lifter for 3 Pt?

[tigerfan]

I've read several comments on this page about a 3 pt., post type lifting attachment for these old tractors. I've never seen one, can someone post a pic or provide a link to a pic? I think I might be able to use one and would like to understand how they are set up.

 

[lha]

All I've ever used is a chainwrapped around the bottom of the post,and hooked to the hook on the drawbar.Any way you do it,be careful not to lift until it flips your machine.I once pulled a force of 20,000 lbs pulling a chain link fence post with about 16 inches by 7-8 inches of concrete with a bucket truck with auger and 42 ft. crane that I was working.I felt the truck listing and let go.Don't underestimate the pulling force required to pull anything.---lha

 

[souNdguy]

ditto what lha said.. all I've ever used was a piece of chain and the 3pt drawbar...

soundguy

 

[old]

Yep a piece of chain and go for it but of course always be careful so as not to flip the tractor over if you find one that will not pull up

 

[Den N Ms]

tigerfan,The 3point lift arms with a drawbar and chain works well.But I like to use a old 10.00X20 dayton truck rim and a chain hoked to the drawbar then over the rim next to the post and hooked low as you can get it hooked.It will pull them right out and not bend p the steel posts.

 

[douglloyd]

I use the drawbar and chain too - for the reasonable ones If the ground is damp, you can get most by wiggling them up or use a T-post popper(works on wood posts too)

For the UNREASONABLE ones I swap the drawbar for the boom pole and haul my shop crane out - it is hard to resist two tons of upward pressure, and no risk of tractor flip. Works for stumps too.

Sure like the idea of using a rim on the drawbar to keep from bending the posts.

thanks,
Doug