Root cutter

[Chanceywd]

So I had this idea to make a root cutter for when I am digging a stump or the tripping ones on the trails in my woods. I figured a hydraulic cylinder and some kind of weld up with a cutting edge.
Then I had a flash back to my vol fireman days and our Lucas tool.
So I thought maybe look them up to see how they are built.
Well I ran across this on ebay for $235 to my door so I bought it. About the price of a cylinder.
I flushed it out using the system on the 8n which I have filled with kubota fluid running into a jug both ways a couple times.
A couple hose adapters from Napa and spare hose and couplings I had and I took it for a test drive with a piece about 2-1/2" ash.
I think running it on the L2501 would work best if I could use a 12 volt remote of some sort to switch the 3rd function. it only needs to switch one way as the tool has a defined P port and a T port.
I tested it on the 8n using a string to my loader valve that is used for my power angle on the plow.

I think it might be one of my better ideas rather than loppers and axe method.

Bill

 

[PoTreeBoy]

So I had this idea to make a root cutter for when I am digging a stump or the tripping ones on the trails in my woods. I figured a hydraulic cylinder and some kind of weld up with a cutting edge.
Then I had a flash back to my vol fireman days and our Lucas tool.
So I thought maybe look them up to see how they are built.
Well I ran across this on ebay for $235 to my door so I bought it. About the price of a cylinder.
I flushed it out using the system on the 8n which I have filled with kubota fluid running into a jug both ways a couple times.
A couple hose adapters from Napa and spare hose and couplings I had and I took it for a test drive with a piece about 2-1/2" ash.
I think running it on the L2501 would work best if I could use a 12 volt remote of some sort to switch the 3rd function. it only needs to switch one way as the tool has a defined P port and a T port.
I tested it on the 8n using a string to my loader valve that is used for my power angle on the plow.

I think it might be one of my better ideas rather than loppers and axe method.

Bill

My first thought for trimming limbs was to mount something like that on the loader. For that price I would have jumped on it!

 

[Runs With Scissors]

That thing is pretty cool looking.

Looks like a “jaws of life” set up to me.

Also looks heavy though.

 

[Chanceywd]

It is the Hurst jaws of life cutter. From late 70's or there about. It weighed in the 40's for shipping.
The fire department I was in had a different brand made by Lucas.

I am working on a method of using it with a hand truck so it is upright vertical and will cut the exposed roots on my dog walking trails.
Using the root ripper I made for my BH77 works on bigger stuff but makes a mess.. I may try to make a mount for the backhoe to just dangle and move around while standing on the ground. I ordered one of those wireless remotes so I can trip the third function which is the circuit I want to run it on. I already have that plumbed to my backhoe with 2 extra hoses for my thumb and push buttons
on the levers.
I also have a hook on the backhoe in the bucket linkage I can dangle it from with the bucket off.
Maybe a spring might work or just unhook. use then hood again to move.
Time will tell. Probably want to check my hydraulic pressure too.

Bill