Moving logs
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I use a 16' dump trailer. I load it with forks on my tractor.
If you are just moving one log at a time, try to find a used propane tank delivery trailer (the kind used to deliver big tanks for houses that straddle the tank and lift it up). I think you could easily modify one (add log tongs, etc.) to lift and carry a log. If you are patient, and look long enough, you should be able to find a used one in decent shape at a reasonable price (they don't have many other uses, so a limited market for used ones). Back over the log, lift it with the trailer's winch, put bunks under the log, lower and secure the log, add flags and /or lights to the end of the log and away you go.
You might also look into the tow dollies that they use to haul utility poles - similar concept.
- Marty
If you are just moving one log at a time, try to find a used propane tank delivery trailer (the kind used to deliver big tanks for houses that straddle the tank and lift it up). I think you could easily modify one (add log tongs, etc.) to lift and carry a log. If you are patient, and look long enough, you should be able to find a used one in decent shape at a reasonable price (they don't have many other uses, so a limited market for used ones). Back over the log, lift it with the trailer's winch, put bunks under the log, lower and secure the log, add flags and /or lights to the end of the log and away you go.
You might also look into the tow dollies that they use to haul utility poles - similar concept.
- Marty
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Custom built 17.5' aluminum dump trailer...used rollback bed and new boat trailer. 9000# winch. Pulled that log out of a suburban yard by playing pinball with block and tackle through the guy's yard until I got it on the driveway. Backed up with the trailer and winched it up.
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Swanny,
I'm curious about the rollback. Did you build it? Does it still roll back or just tilt up? If you don't mind me asking, did you buy the rollback section, and if so, how much? An aluminum deck like that raises some interesting possibilities. Thanks for the pic.
- Marty
I'm curious about the rollback. Did you build it? Does it still roll back or just tilt up? If you don't mind me asking, did you buy the rollback section, and if so, how much? An aluminum deck like that raises some interesting possibilities. Thanks for the pic.
- Marty
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Custom built 17.5' aluminum dump trailer...used rollback bed and new boat trailer. 9000# winch. Pulled that log out of a suburban yard by playing pinball with block and tackle through the guy's yard until I got it on the driveway. Backed up with the trailer and winched it up.
In this case, I'm honestly not sure what's prettier - the trailer or the log (no offense to the nice folks (family?) in behind!).
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It took me somewhere around ten to twelve days to chop and stich that trailer together. Just about everything was retrieved from e-bay (in the end it cost me seven thousand bucks...a tad less than half of what I was quoted to build). The boat frame was a lot longer and I had to cut off and re-bend the front of it. Axles were wider...had to shorten them. Flipped the bed upside down and beefed it up a good bit. Sold the rollback portion of the bed frame (didn't need it...added quite a bit of extra weight). Most useful dumper I've ever owned. Weighs a ton and a half empty, but can haul and dump five tons all day long. Hydraulic brakes on all three axles.
I ended up adding a third cylinder towards the front that pushes directly upwards for 18" which takes off a tremedous amount of initial stress off the rear mounts since the cylinders push forwards. Cycle time is 45 seconds, dump angle is 44 degrees or so.
I ended up adding a third cylinder towards the front that pushes directly upwards for 18" which takes off a tremedous amount of initial stress off the rear mounts since the cylinders push forwards. Cycle time is 45 seconds, dump angle is 44 degrees or so.
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Wow - you've got a great trailer there, great work. I like how versatile it is with the box or stake sides options.
Thanks for the info and for posting the pics, they're very helpful.
- Marty
Thanks for the info and for posting the pics, they're very helpful.
- Marty
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It took me somewhere around ten to twelve days to chop and stich that trailer together. Just about everything was retrieved from e-bay (in the end it cost me seven thousand bucks...a tad less than half of what I was quoted to build). The boat frame was a lot longer and I had to cut off and re-bend the front of it. Axles were wider...had to shorten them. Flipped the bed upside down and beefed it up a good bit. Sold the rollback portion of the bed frame (didn't need it...added quite a bit of extra weight). Most useful dumper I've ever owned. Weighs a ton and a half empty, but can haul and dump five tons all day long. Hydraulic brakes on all three axles.
I ended up adding a third cylinder towards the front that pushes directly upwards for 18" which takes off a tremedous amount of initial stress off the rear mounts since the cylinders push forwards. Cycle time is 45 seconds, dump angle is 44 degrees or so.
Wow only 3000 lbs
My trailer wieght is 5k empty. I would sure like to have the difference for hauling more wieght. Nice job on the trailer!!!!
rollback bed--new idea!!!!!!!!!!! thanks
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Thanks for the compliments! We've used it for all sorts of things...even set it up across a pond and winched a cable so the kids could wiz down and drop in the water.
Regarding that nice tulip poplar log - my son was in heaven after we got it home (btw...the guy's yard looked as if a huge 4k pound anaconda slithered around...he didn't care...was too wet to take a machine on it...he was happy to see it being used and not burned). We quartered it with the chain saw, then halved the quarters.
I think Zach got 80 - 1"x11"x8' siding boards plus a bunch of battens...clear beautiful grained too.
Regarding that nice tulip poplar log - my son was in heaven after we got it home (btw...the guy's yard looked as if a huge 4k pound anaconda slithered around...he didn't care...was too wet to take a machine on it...he was happy to see it being used and not burned). We quartered it with the chain saw, then halved the quarters.
I think Zach got 80 - 1"x11"x8' siding boards plus a bunch of battens...clear beautiful grained too.
Here in Iowa they are but i think it would be wise to put on a slow moving vehicle sign.. or the reflective triangle. And i do know in some states it is the law for vehicles moving less then 25mph to have the sign mounted on the equipment, tractor, grain cart etc. And also there are some laws stating for any vehicle traveling at less then 25 mph and you have vehicles behind you you must pull over on the shoulder. Better read up on this just so ya know
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here's how I move a log.
redprospector
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here's how I move a log.
Yeah, but what do you use when you've got a big log to move? :jawdrop:
Andy
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Thank's.
It works pretty good now, but I had to spend about a grand on it in the first 3 months that I owned it to make it right.
I don't recomend Texas Pride trailers.
Andy
When we get to the really BIG logs, we break out the oxen.....All of them!
Small LogRite arch, unloading my trailer.
And their ATV arch, with the grizzly 660 pulling off an eight footer.
And backing one off.
Where did you get that little rig,deeker?I need one for my little tractor
When we get to the really BIG logs, we break out the oxen.....All of them!
HaHa....here's another good oldie
deeker
Tree Freak
Where did you get that little rig,deeker?I need one for my little tractor
LogRite ATV arch.
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I don't have any pics but I have been moving logs a bunch lately, more like poles. I think I've hauled 90 now, I first throw down 2 chains on teh bed of the goosenck and then load the logs onto the trailer with my Bobcat and grapple after I get a good stack on I bind the chains around the logs and then strap the whole edal to the trailer and haul home. At home seeing how I don't have the Bobcat there I back the trailer where I need the logs to be and pick the end of the logs up by the chains that were binded and pull them whole deal off with a backhoe and unbind them and then pull my chains out and repeat process.
Aw,fudge.....no dealers in my area......let's see,arc welder,scrap steel,couple of tires.....Hmmmmmm
