[LandArts]

We've got a job coming up where most of the the existing foundation plantings needs to come out. These shrubs will be tossed and I'm wondering if renting a Dingo with the standard forks would make the job go quicker?

[Pelican]

It depends on how large the shrubs are and how long they've been there. If they've got a good root system established, the Dingo probably won't do the job. Just last week I pulled yews that were about 20 years old and about 3' around with my Cat 248 and they picked up the tail of the machine. They came out with a little work, but they held on pretty good.

I use a 4 way bucket to pull them, just lower it opened over the shrub, clamp it shut and pull them out. If the soil is extremely dry or extremely wet it can help loosen the shrubs.

[NCSULandscaper]

yea depends on the size and type of shrub.......large hollies have quite a root system on them and can sometimes be a real pain to pull up while others are real easy..........i use a 236 CAT to pull all mine up with either the 4in1 bucket or chain if access is narrow.

[Mark Oomkes]

Chances are you won't be able to get a Dingo with a U-bucket, but if you could, it would more than likely work out quite well for you. Fastest method of removing shrubs I've seen or used. Last time I heard theyhad stopped making U-buckets for Dingo's, glad we bought ours before they stopped.

[4seasons]

we did a job last fall also with mature taxus and the dingo with forks wouldnt budge them ended up using my truck and chain

[chesie]

If access if tight for larger machines I find it at least a huge help to put a strap around the shrub and hook to the Dingo. The added leverage makes it so that you can apply pressure with the machine and chop roots by hand.

[LandArts]

I appreciate all the replies. Looks like we'll have to depend on Manuel labor as usual.

[jwholden]

If you have access around the shrub, use the trencher to dig around the shrub and lift them up with the pallet forks.

[Dale Wiley]

We have used our Vermeer S600 to make some removals like that.

Some pop out real easy and some are tougher. If we have access with a vehicle, we have a 72 F 250 4X4 with a 15000 # winch on it, that if you combine that with the Vermeer, they are coming out real quick.

The trencher idea is good, and we also have a backhoe for ours, so we can hog out a bit and then do a lift and pull thing with them.

You have to be real carefull pulling with a pickup / truck, you can snap a drive line rel easy when jerking.

[Pelican]

Before you use any of the mentioned alternate methods, be sure to have underground services marked out. Up close to a building, you never know what will be buried.

[HardDaysKnight]

Originally posted by LandArts
I appreciate all the replies. Looks like we'll have to depend on Manuel labor as usual.

Very funny spelling for manual labor LandArts!

Pelican is right. Lots of surprises underground near the
foundation. Some times by hand is a good alternative.

[ecoscapes]

I have taken out many shrubs with my dingo, and now I have a backhoe attachment and I can take out shrubs up to about 6-8inches at the base. It worked great for buckthorn removal!