The design of the Extractigator is one which has a variable pivot distance, allowing the operator maximum force applied to the plant at the beginning of the pull (when it is needed the most) with the lowest amount of operator effort. The handle is in a position which allows the operator to use body weight as the advantage – not physical strength. As the plant is removed, the pulling distance is increased.
One size is all you need. The jaws open to a full 2”, yet can pull out delicate- stemmed plants such as thistles. The jaws are designed to resist clogging from bark or debris, while still applying full gripping force.
The construction of the Extractigator is of high quality steel, professionally welded with strength and weight as considerations. Grade 8 High Tensile steel bolts with Nylock (self locking) nuts are used as the pivot pins, as they have over 4 times the strength of normal steel. Competitor products use mild steel pins, some even weakening the pins by the heat intensive welding process.
The Extractigator is fully guaranteed for materials and manufacturing. Each Extractigator is hand made in British Columbia, Canada, and individually inspected before shipping.
The Extractigator begins the pull with a minimum 12:1 ratio, with the handle at a height which allows the operator to use body weight as the pulling force. If the operator applies 10lbs of body weight to the end of the handle, he or she is applying initially 120lbs of uprooting force to the plant. After the initial pull from the ground, less effort is required. The fulcrum distance increases to remove the entire plant. With the minimum 12:1 ratio - If the operator applies 100lbs of body weight to the end of the handle… that’s 1200 lbs of uprooting force!!
Back in 2000, I made a tool to remove broom and alder trees from my property – without knowing there were any existing tools sold
for this purpose. Looking at what needed to be done from a ‘clean slate’, my Mechanical Engineering background (Diploma of Technology,
specializing in Machine Design) led me to the cam shape design, where maximum force is applied initially, and as the weed is removed,
the force is decreased and the movement is increased. Once I noticed an interest in the uniqueness of the product, The Extractigator
was born.
Since we began selling The Extractigator in stores and online, over a thousand Extractigators have
been sold with 100% customer satisfaction. These incomparable customers are delighted with a 'new design' to make effort (and
life!) easier! Having previously worked in the steel fabrication business, I make and assemble each Extractigator by hand, insuring
quality control.
For those researching pulling devices - I have confidence you will study the designs of all available products, and realize the strengths and weaknesses of each. We believe you get what you pay for and our product has no weaknesses. If you require a quick and easy to use pulling tool, built to last a lifetime and then some, you’ll choose The Extractigator.
Shawn Taylor.
Copyright © 1996-2010 Exclusive Mechanical Systems Ltd. All rights reserved.
No part of this content or the data or the information included therein may be reprodected, republished or redistributed with the prior writen consent of Exlcusive Mechanical Systems Ltd.