"Grabber" Makes Pulling Posts Easy And Safe

"Grabber" Makes Pulling Posts Easy And Safe FENCING Tools 29-1-26 The inventor of a new type of post puller says his system is safe, convenient and durable, and it allows an operator to pull a large number of posts in a short amount of time. Kent Koch of Westlock, Alberta, recently patented the "Grabber" post puller, and says it easily mounts on most dual-pronged front end loaders by simply "scooping" it up, positioning the prongs through two openings. The unit is kept securely in place with a chain stay and the whole mounting procedure takes only a couple of minutes. Once the device is ready to work, the tractor operator never needs to leave his seat. "The operator can single-handedly pull up to a bundle of posts within an hour, at no risk to his personal safety, because instead of chains, this system uses a unique beveled lever gate to grab the posts," Koch says. "To pull a post, the operator lowers the Grabber over the post, letting the post push up and through the gate. When he lifts the loader and tips it back, the edge of the gate bites into the side of the post, and it is pulled out of the ground. It works great. To release the post, you lower the bucket, tilt it down until the gate drops open, drive forward, and the post will be released. By tipping the loader up or down, gravity opens or closes the gate which grabs or releases the posts." The stationary mount prevents unpredictable swinging of posts and lessens the risk of injury from flying objects. The Grabber will hold up to six 4-in. dia. posts at one time, so as they are pulled, they can be gathered and unloaded into piles for easy retrieval. The unit can pull all types of posts and is also very handy for railroad ties, Koch says. The only maintenance required on the Grabber is regular lubrication of the gravity gate. The unit is made from solid steel and has a 3/8-in. steel "grabber" plate which "bites" into the posts. According to Koch, the harder you lift the loader, the harder it bites, so posts are easy to get a grip on and the work can be accomplished quickly. The Grabber retails for $1,300 (Canadian). It's available from either Kent Koch himself, or his brother Elroy Koch of Flamen Rentals at Three Hills, Alberta. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Kent Koch, P.O. Box 5361, Westlock, Alberta, Canada T7P 2P5 (ph 780 954-2396) or Elroy Koch (ph 403 443-5770).

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