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I was looking at the differences between the Norse and the Farmi self-releasing snatch blocks. The Farmi is designed to be operated so that the open side of the pulley (the side with the release gate) is facing down towards the ground during pulls. The Norse, on the other hand, is designed to be operated with the open side facing up. The Farmi comes with a nylon strap attached to it to secure it to a tree. The Norse is set up for use with a choker chain although a nylon sling could be used with it also. The Farmi model is around $70 more than the Norse.

I noticed today that Hud Son has increased the price of the 501 Farmi by $300. The Norse 4500 is still the same price at Labonville (who knows how long?)

Any more opinions or experiences on 3-point logging winches? I have been pretty busy the past 6 weeks and seeing price increases as I am getting ready to buy is not making me a happy camper.

Once again, thank you for your advice and comments.

Vince

<blockquote data-quote="Urbicide" data-source="post: 791955" data-attributes="member: 10370">I was looking at the differences between the Norse and the Farmi self-releasing snatch blocks. The Farmi is designed to be operated so that the open side of the pulley (the side with the release gate) is facing down towards the ground during pulls. The Norse, on the other hand, is designed to be operated with the open side facing up. The Farmi comes with a nylon strap attached to it to secure it to a tree. The Norse is set up for use with a choker chain although a nylon sling could be used with it also. The Farmi model is around $70 more than the Norse.I noticed today that Hud Son has increased the price of the 501 Farmi by $300.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite4" alt=":mad:" title="Mad&nbsp; &nbsp; :mad:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":mad:" /> The Norse 4500 is still the same price at Labonville (who knows how long?)<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite5" alt=":confused:" title="Confused&nbsp; &nbsp; :confused:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":confused:" />Any more opinions or experiences on 3-point logging winches? I have been pretty busy the past 6 weeks and seeing price increases as I am getting ready to buy is not making me a happy camper. Once again, thank you for your advice and comments.Vince <img src="/styles/toronja1/emoticones/birra.gif"&nbsp; class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":cheers:" title="Cheers&nbsp; &nbsp; :cheers:" data-shortname=":cheers:" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Urbicide, post: 791955, member: 10370"] I was looking at the differences between the Norse and the Farmi self-releasing snatch blocks. The Farmi is designed to be operated so that the open side of the pulley (the side with the release gate) is facing down towards the ground during pulls. The Norse, on the other hand, is designed to be operated with the open side facing up. The Farmi comes with a nylon strap attached to it to secure it to a tree. The Norse is set up for use with a choker chain although a nylon sling could be used with it also. The Farmi model is around $70 more than the Norse. I noticed today that Hud Son has increased the price of the 501 Farmi by $300.:mad: The Norse 4500 is still the same price at Labonville (who knows how long?):confused: Any more opinions or experiences on 3-point logging winches? I have been pretty busy the past 6 weeks and seeing price increases as I am getting ready to buy is not making me a happy camper. Once again, thank you for your advice and comments. Vince :cheers: [/QUOTE]

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