It's manageable issues. Not terribly hard to get them unbound out in the field. The sun wear had been my primary concern with the synthetic rope. Changed over about 2 years ago. Keep the old cable on the truck just in case.
Getting logs from the ground to the trailer?
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Have you considered mounting an engine lift on your trailer. You might find a used one fairly cheap. Cutting your logs down to a manageable size before putting them on your trailer will help also.
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Amsteel recommends crosswinding to prevent rope from diving..(i did not know that)..as to UV get a cover made.....
Amsteel recommends crosswinding to prevent rope from diving..(i did not know that)..as to UV get a cover made.....
I recently decided to try synthetic for two reasons:
First this happen last month with my HF winch line that I use as an extension:
Smooth hook almost sliced through the line high in a large tree and I couldn't find a close source for replacement domestic line. And second, Tuff Stuff had their winch ropes on clearance.
I was concerned about UV, mud and trash when not in use so I made a removable flap to cover it.
I have only used it once and loved the lightness, no broken strands to slice your hand and the fact it stays put on the drum while freewheeling unlike my steel cable. I dislike how slippery it is on the drum so I went with 6 wraps instead of 3. I got ahead of things and ordered their 85' "3/4 inch" line (more like 5/8") thinking I would go with a larger capacity winch which I didn't. I quickly discovered that this size rope barely fits within the winch confines so I ordered 100' of the "1/2 inch" size and now have plenty of room. Last night I made a loop in the larger rope so I now have a winch line extension that won't fight me. I still need a suitable block or two. More $$$.
85' of "3/4 inch" line. Rope is against the supports.
100' of "1/2 inch" line. Over an inch of clearance.
Both ropes were wound under tension. I hope they both work out to be worth the money.
I have had steel cable take the "dive" as well with no way to break it free other than jerking it with a machine. Fortunately, I seldom use the winch for self-recovery and I stay out of swamps. Carefully rewinding at the end of the day under tension seems to be my best preventative measure to bird nesting and dives. I expect the same with the rope.
Ron
Love the MOG. Ron
Have you considered mounting an engine lift on your trailer. You might find a used one fairly cheap. Cutting your logs down to a manageable size before putting them on your trailer will help also.
Front tires are backwards on the Mog.
That is for coming and going. Ron
Have seen some farmers around here doing that on their skid steers....
kimosawboy
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Reduces cupping , no discernable difference in the woods...
Practice is actually recommended for utility tractors with heavy loader use. But there is no fun in saying that. Ron
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One of my very early attempts at backyard log arch, trailer unloading. At least my kids got to laugh….
Very clearly a Bassackwards effort and a good chuckle. With out some attempts at the process an OP will not have a clue at any thing. I could spend some time telling folks about the time I managed to lift the back of my Bronco off the ground. With some cable or good rope one can move heavy objects around pretty easy. In order to multiply force one will need some sheaves or snatch blocks. The use of a garden tractor and some snatch blocks can move a 10,000 lb log easy. However one must have some basic trigonometry and math skills to do it well. The arch certainly has its place when all else fails. Using small limbs as rollers under any log makes moving must faster. A sizeable hanging limb can be used to lift loads on to trailers. Medium sized rounds can be used as ramps to coax log on to trailers. Most people roll the logs side ways with the sides removed. Thanks
Front tires mounted backwards?
Cool truck though!!
Sent while firmly grasping my Redline lubed Ram [emoji231]
I made a log arch. Worked great until I overloaded it and bent it.
bought a seriously over made one. I can barely lift the darn thing, so I don’t use it.
Now I use my capstan winch to simply pull the logs straight unto the trailer. I have a small ramp that fits on the back for them to slide up. I don’t think I’ll go back to an arch again, but there’s nothing wrong with that method.
To each his own.
bought a seriously over made one. I can barely lift the darn thing, so I don’t use it.
Now I use my capstan winch to simply pull the logs straight unto the trailer. I have a small ramp that fits on the back for them to slide up. I don’t think I’ll go back to an arch again, but there’s nothing wrong with that method.
To each his own.
Log arch
I live near some lakes so boat trailer stuff is pretty common. Many trailer have quite large rollers which when mounted on a ramp or near the back of a trailer they can be a big asset. I have even loaded logs with a come a long but it is a lengthy process. Thanks
