Chain is better than cable or nylon strap but can still toss bits and pieces. I just use the D31, Komatsu Dozer with 6 way blade. The stumps come right out and if they won't then it is just a matter of a pass or two to cut the roots so I can push it. Something about 16,000 lbs of machine with 70Hp that gets right through the 'little' stuff. michael On 5/18/06, Karl Halbert <Karl Halbert tally hummingbird com> wrote:
<<<< When a chain snaps, it drops straight down.>>> I disagree with this as I have had a chain break and fly over the cab of my truck and no nylon or steel cables were involved. Since then I do not jerk on objects like this I use slow steady pressure like with a come-along...