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Invasive plants?
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Alligator!
The Extractigator will work on most woody stem plants from paper thin up to 2” in diameter. The Extractigator Junior is a lighter version of the original Extractigator. The Junior shares the same profile, only is made from thinner material with a shorter handle. The Jaws of the Junior are limited to 1.5” diameter plant, but recommended for plants under 1” in diameter. If all you have are smaller diameter saplings... the Extractigator Junior will work fine for you!!
The Extractigator BigFoot is an accessory that increases the platform foot print
of The Extractigator, assisting with increased leverage while resisting sinking into
soil and adding stability. Its Aluminum construction allows for high strength yet
is lightweight. It's the perfect solution for sandy, rocky, or super-
How is The Extractigator different from competitor devices?
The answer is in the design. Competitor models are designed in an "L" shape. The
pivot (or fulcrum) is a fixed distance from the plant to be removed, and requires
a large amount of operator effort at the start of the removal – at an uncomfortable
vertical level requiring much physical strength.
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-
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.
The Extractigator
is fully guaranteed for materials and manufacturing. Each Extractigator is hand made
in British Columbia, Canada, and individually inspected before shipping.
That’s why the Extractigator is Extracti-
For the technical people...
Competitors' products have up to 6:1 pulling power. That is, if the handle is 60”
long, the distance from the plant to the pivot (fulcrum) is 10”. If you apply 10lbs
force to the end of the vertical handle, you are applying 60lbs of uprooting force.
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 -
Depending on thickness of plant
stock, the force applied can be up to 24:1 !
That’s over 4 times the pulling power
of competitive models!
A note from the inventor:
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, thousands of Extractigators have been sold with 99.98% customer satisfaction. These incomparable customers are delighted with a “unique design” to make effort (and life!) easier. With much experience in the steel fabrication business, we make and assemble each Extractigator by hand, insuring quality control.
For those researching pulling devices -
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Shawn Taylor.
Details…
Once assembled, each Extractigator is bench tested
Professionally welded, then cleaned for painting
The Extractigator is made from precise cut material
A quick look at how it’s made…
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