Skidding logs (Tractor talk)

[PB]

I use one of 30-40 tractors available. Mostly the MF245 as it turns tight and can maneuver well in the woods, second to that is the 3020. The 3020 doesn't have a 3ph hookup so it is a little easier to snag a log, and it is taller than hell. If I need more HP, I can always grab the 300HP 8630 .

 

[gink595]

I use one of 30-40 tractors available. Mostly the MF245 as it turns tight and can maneuver well in the woods, second to that is the 3020. The 3020 doesn't have a 3ph hookup so it is a little easier to snag a log, and it is taller than hell. If I need more HP, I can always grab the 300HP 8630 .

Wow, 8630 that is something you don't see around everyday, how do you like the independent suspension?


opps my bad, thinking of the 8530!!

 

[J.Walker]

Skidding Logs

Here is how I move logs.

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Logging tongs on the back of the 3pt. hitch.

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Small pieces go in the bucket.

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[PB]

Wow, 8630 that is something you don't see around everyday, how do you like the independent suspension?


opps my bad, thinking of the 8530!!

It is not the new series. It is like this one.

 

[rms61moparman]

8630?????????????

Dang PlantBiologist you need to stay out of the woods with that, you might mash a salamander!!!!!!
Mike

 

[PB]

Dang PlantBiologist you need to stay out of the woods with that, you might mash a salamander!!!!!!
Mike

LOL!! That is why there are duals all the way around, low compaction . No endangered salamanders where I am from, at least to my knowledge.

(note: the picture above is not the one on the farm, just a picture I found on google)

 

[wkpoor]

This works pretty good for me. Bodozer Grapple. Its good for doing things other than moving logs too.

 

[ericjeeper]

I agree it will do some work

ERICJEEPER,
You would probably be AMAZED at what a REAL garden tractor will do if you know how to hook your load so it puts weight on the rear tires when you pull!
Mike

But we all know you need some weight on the front wheels too.
Lots of men have been killed or seriously wounded using small 2 wheel drive tractors to drag logs.Yeah they hook em up so they get a good weight transfer to the back tires.Then the next (Last) thing they know they have a tractor on top of them.
Always be safe and plan ahead, Make sure the butt end can not snag on anything and make the tractor wheelie and flip.
I had a Power King for many years with Chains on the rear tires. Cast iron tractor, Dana rear end and a cast iron Kohler engine.

 

[grandpatractor]

But we all know you need some weight on the front wheels too.
Lots of men have been killed or seriously wounded using small 2 wheel drive tractors to drag logs.Yeah they hook em up so they get a good weight transfer to the back tires.Then the next (Last) thing they know they have a tractor on top of them.
Always be safe and plan ahead, Make sure the butt end can not snag on anything and make the tractor wheelie and flip.
I had a Power King for many years with Chains on the rear tires. Cast iron tractor, Dana rear end and a cast iron Kohler engine.

+1

 

[czar800]

I use my skidloader and dump trailer or my winch and IH1066

 

[woodfarmer]

do a search for "farm tractor in the woodlot" i have the caseih 5230

 

[computeruser]

I want to see some pics of the Wheelhorse C120 at work!! I'm currently working on putting my WH 416-8 in order for pulling a trailer, pushing/blowing snow, skidding stuff, and pulling a 1-bottom.

 

[PA Plumber]

Here are a couple pics.

One is the "Skidding Tractor", the other is the "Stacking/Staging Tractor."

 

[Stihl 041S]

Good to see ya Ty

 

[kkesler]

Kubota BX2230 with a carry-all on the back. I cut logs ~80 inches long, then load them on the trailer with the tractor. I can fill half the trailer with wood, then the tractor finishes it off. Picture below is not my usual setup, as that wood was already cut and I have the splitter mounted on the tractor instead of the carryall, but it's the general idea (and the only picture I have).

 

[redprospector]

Andy

 

[WPanhandler]

Caterpillar bulldozer D4E. The winch on the back is real handy. It moves anything anywhere.

 

[Blazin]

I use my JD350. Winch and 4 way drott bucket

 

[460magnum]

here you go!

2002 yamaha grizzly 660!

 

[stihl 440]

there we go!

Andy

That's what I'm talkin' about red....nice!:greenchainsaw: