Mini skidder ideas

[Sandhill Crane]

If your thinking small scale ocassional use consider a log arch and tractor or quad and a trailer for tops. A lot depends on the topography.

 

[Dustyw]

I know that it's not the best investment but I think it would be a great project to build, Wich is half the fun, but it would be cool to use. I do some low impact logging now with this and it works great. I just can't get the trencher idea out of my head.

 

[mr.bear]

I think if you buy something like this http://m.ebay.com/itm/191401760793?nav=SEARCH and put more aggressive tires and lift it. build a blade for it and your good to go


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[Sawyer Rob]

I just can't get the trencher idea out of my head.

Have you used a trencher much??? Use one on soft/muddy/swampy ground and see how you like it then...

A tractor out performs them by so much, it isn't even funny!

SR

 

[066blaster]

Yeah ,with a tractor, you can use it for everything. I always cut the wood into 16 inch lengths and remove it with my tractor loader or kawasaki mule. I don't see why people want to drag the logs through the dirt. Unless you gonna mill them.

 

[FLRA_Dave]

Yeah ,with a tractor, you can use it for everything. I always cut the wood into 16 inch lengths and remove it with my tractor loader or kawasaki mule. I don't see why people want to drag the logs through the dirt. Unless you gonna mill them.

I drag mine through the mud where I'm at now because it's a site where people rent the house nightly and can only be there when it's vacant. So get it out, then worry about processing when it's home.

 

[066blaster]

I drag mine through the mud where I'm at now because it's a site where people rent the house nightly and can only be there when it's vacant. So get it out, then worry about processing when it's home.

I can see doing it if you have too. But I wouldn't go out of my way to do it

 

[Guswhit]

Here is a link to my mini skidder build.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/unimog/1654255-promised-next-attachment-log-skidder-winch.html
I already had a Unimog so my choice was easy enough. Here is a couple of pic's of the first big pull.


Should be going to the timber in a week or two. Farm I'm cutting on this winter is supposed to be finished picking and I usually wait till the first deer season is over before heading out.

 

[XSKIER]

This is what I skid with. I don't think they are intended to pull from the draw bar (that my tractor doesn't even have). I haven't put any fluid in my tires yet - maybe someday.

I wouldn't want to drive on your hills with your tractor with out rimgaurd, tyrfil, or cast iron weights.

 

[FLRA_Dave]

I wouldn't want to drive on your hills with your tractor with out rimgaurd, tyrfil, or cast iron weights.

No argument from me on that. I have thought about it a few times. I was thinking about spacers as well. It will be next summer before I can afford anything else for it though.

 

[dave_dj1]

If I had the $$$ this would be sitting in my yard right now!
http://nh.craigslist.org/grd/4744147509.html

 

[FLRA_Dave]

If I had the $$$ this would be sitting in my yard right now!
http://nh.craigslist.org/grd/4744147509.html

That thing is perfect!!!

 

[zogger]

If I had the $$$ this would be sitting in my yard right now!
http://nh.craigslist.org/grd/4744147509.html

Never seen one of those things but me likey! Looks like that and road legal!! Whoop!