CRESTLINE
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Here are some pictures of the Log-Hauler my son and myself constructed. Comments??
Log-Hauler
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Looks great, a lil too big for my atv though!
Its hard to tell from the pictures, but do you have dual tongs on it and are they both run off of an electric winch or???
Tell me how it works............
Its hard to tell from the pictures, but do you have dual tongs on it and are they both run off of an electric winch or???
Tell me how it works............
CRESTLINE
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We have a 5500 lb winch from Harbor Freight on the hitch end. The winch line is attached to a 6000 lb choker with a snatch block (doubles the winch capacity which takes some of the load off). The choker runs over a 6" idler pulley at the rear arch. We use a 3/8" chain with a slip hook to choke the logs. Once the log or loggs are winched up to the arch, we have another 3/8" chain that attaches to the sides of the arch to cradel the loggs so there is no stress on the winch while transporting. There is also a movable inverted "V" at the hitch end with a chain & binder to hold the loggs straight. Works really well for the first design!!
Nice looking arch. What are the dimensions of the steel tubing used for framing ?
Should you get a chance, I would be grateful for a few more pics of the set up, save a lil trial and error!
CRESTLINE
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The tubing is actually 2 pieces of 1 1/2" X 5 1/2" X 2 1/2" - 1/4" thick channel welded together to make a 5 1/2" X 4" tube. It is 48" between the arch at the wheels and 5' from the ground to the arch.
smokinj
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Looks Awesome!
Yup, if you get a chance some close pics of wheel of arch would be appreciated. Thanks for the steel dimensions.
Nice looking setup !
Nice, I like it, Joe.
CRESTLINE
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Here are some more pictures of the Log-Hauler.
Thanks for adding the extra closeup photos!
wildwilly411
ArboristSite Member
nice rig, well built. the only thing i would advise is putting a shield on the winch protecting driver if that cable ever breaks. ive been there when one breaks, it looked like it was snowing (from the paper the strands are wrapped in) the hand winch flew 60 feet taking down 4 lites and stuck in a concrete block wall. that was the end of cabe for me. ive never heard any thing like it
Garmins dad
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Very nice set up.. Thanks for all the pictures.. :msp_smile:
I second the cover for the winch.. or replace the line with rope line..
I second the cover for the winch.. or replace the line with rope line..
CRESTLINE
ArboristSite Lurker
Winch Cover
First of all, Thanks to everyone for your comments. As I said before, this is our first design. We never use the winch with a driver in place on the tractor. In fact, I do not allow anyone to be directly in line with the winch cable when it is in use. Once the log or loggs have been winched up, we run a 3/8" high tensel strength chain from a hook on one side of the arch, down under the log and back up to a hook on the opposite arch cradling it in place. We then release the winch to relieve the pressure off the cable before the driver moves the load. Again, thanks for the comments.
First of all, Thanks to everyone for your comments. As I said before, this is our first design. We never use the winch with a driver in place on the tractor. In fact, I do not allow anyone to be directly in line with the winch cable when it is in use. Once the log or loggs have been winched up, we run a 3/8" high tensel strength chain from a hook on one side of the arch, down under the log and back up to a hook on the opposite arch cradling it in place. We then release the winch to relieve the pressure off the cable before the driver moves the load. Again, thanks for the comments.
indiansprings
Firewood Purveyor
Very nice work, it's something I need to take the time to make. I'll bet it saves time and keeps the wood much cleaner than dragging it out.
Thanks for the close up pics. Gonna be scrounging steel for the next few weeks.
bluesportster02
fire wood hack
nice job.:msp_thumbup: rep sent
I have been looking and reading and learning things from this site for some time now but not posted before, but this log hauler is some thing that I think would be really usefull for me to build. I have a wood mizer LT15 mill and it would allow a log to be lowered right onto the mill ready for sawing.
It will work great for its intended usage and just be sure to build it to suit your needs. What to you intend to haul it with?
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