Moving rounds

[alderman]

https://www.facebook.com/rich.robinson.106/posts/1072560526213612


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[Jere39]

Not sure what you thought you were sharing, but I for one can't follow that link anywhere. But, if you intended to start a thread of pictures and video of moving rounds, I'll join:

 

[unclemoustache]

This is my preferred method. I like to cut everything to firewood length at the tree site, then load it onto my truck or trailer with something like this. Big tires are good for dirt/grass, and the cart is shaped for a barrel or firewood round.

 

[babybart]

This is my preferred method. I like to cut everything to firewood length at the tree site, then load it onto my truck or trailer with something like this. Big tires are good for dirt/grass, and the cart is shaped for a barrel or firewood round.

That's firewood length?!

 

[alleyyooper]

Cut in half would be fire wood size for me.

I get as close as I can with the tractor and trailer and split by hand to a size I can lift or tumble in. Then back to the split at the use site and split to a better size.
Some I can't hand split so I build a ramp of split wood and roll them in the trailer.
If it were not for the creek being so deep I would take the splitter to ther woods and do it all right there.

. Al

 

[unclemoustache]

That's firewood length?!

Nope! Just a pic I pulled off the web to show the right kind of hand truck with wood on it. I do a proper 18".

 

[sirbuildalot]

Maybe the guy running the hand truck is just really short

 

[Jere39]

Field split, hand hauled


Develops character, long arms, sturdy hips

 

[sb47]

I use a plan ol heavy duty 2 wheel dolly.
If I were pulling rounds out of the woods, I'd use a tree dolly or something along those lines.

 

[Sandhill Crane]

I used a sled for many years.
Split a little bit down hill from where I cut to make it easier.

 

[Ted Jenkins]

About 15 years ago I had access to about 60 cords of very nice Oak only it was about 300' down an embankment. I also had a trailer that was pretty light and simple maybe 6 X 4. It could haul about a half cord on it if you really piled it high or safely put about 1/3 cord on it. I welded up some tow attaching points on it and a little tractor seat on the tongue. Then I fabricated a small steerable wheel that fit in the tongue socket. I would lower the trailer down the hill sitting on the tractor seat and steering. After filling up the trailer I would radio my helper to start up the winch and ride up the hill with the wood in the trailer. You had to be careful to choose a relatively straight path up the hill side or you could get dragged into a tree. I would bring my dump truck and splitter with some saws and work until every thing was filled up and then go deliver. It was not always the best if it snowed and rained once you were set up, but never found another way to do it. I had a IH crawler at the time, but it took an extra day to get it to the job and it could only pull a 1/4 cord if every thing went smooth. As it turned out the trailer was twice as fast and much cheaper than any tractor. After getting my tractor stuck and almost rolling over I never tried the tractor again. Thanks

 

[Hinerman]

https://log-mule.com/

 

[LAH]

If they are too heavy to lift I roll them on a low trailer. Once to the lot I either back the trailer to the splitter or stack them on the ground if possible.

 

[blades]

trailer ,dollies,bobcat, tractor, powered wheel barrow, and just plain grunt done all somewhere along the line. All depends on what there is for access.

 

[sirbuildalot]

I've moved large rounds several ways!!!

Hefting them onto the trailer...



I've used a forklift...



I've also used dollies...
Have rolled them...
Split in place...
Noodled with the saw...

I don't think there is any "easy" way to deal with monster rounds. They are a lot of work

 

[NSMaple1]

trailer ,dollies,bobcat, tractor, powered wheel barrow, and just plain grunt done all somewhere along the line. All depends on what there is for access.

Yep, all depends.

My preferred method is tow the splitter right to the tree & split it all before I do any moving of it - toss right into the trailer right off the splitter. Not everyone can scrounge from their dooryard though.

 

[LAH]

and just plain grunt

Yes Yes Yes

 

[blades]

Tougher now 46.5 miles from processing point to home.

 

[lefturnfreek]

Should drop a couple of those pic's in
Runnin' Loads

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

Not sure what you thought you were sharing, but I for one can't follow that link anywhere. But, if you intended to start a thread of pictures and video of moving rounds, I'll join:

That's how we move logs too. Have an S250 Bobcat and TR270 Case.

I have a big CAT grapple similar to the one in the video, haven't used it yet. Weighs about 1500lbs, made for a CAT 299.

The one we use everyday is a Quick Attach, I want to say Quick Claw. I've had it about 5 years. Have had to replace the hoses a few times (quit blowing once we put 4000psi hose vs 3000) Cylinders are leaking and tines bent some, but still does the job.