[jwhcars]

If you use a rope make darn sure that the distance to your truck is far enough that the tree will not hit it. I have used a rope and another tree that you can wrap it around if need be. I feel more in control doing it by hand verses a truck.
I have dropped many a tree and they can and do strange things at times. Watch out for the wind , other trees and limbs.
Make sure if you use a rope that it is sized properly , you do not want it to snap and cause the tree to whip back and fall on your house.