an object lifting , pulling and digging apparatus has a pair of jaws that can be opened to enable positioning the jaws around a post , tree , and / or bush then closed around the post , tree , and / or bush . the jaws can then be raised to pull the post , tree , and / or bush from the ground . the jaws of the apparatus can also be closed and angled downwardly to drive the distal ends of the jaws into the ground , where the jaws can then be moved upwardly to dig the post , tree , and / or bush from the ground . the apparatus can easily be attached to a vehicle equipped with a universal quick attach hitch and having auxiliary hydraulics , for example , a “ skid steer ” type farm or construction vehicle .