Pulling logs

[bobnic]

I use this log arch from NorthernTool
https://www.northerntool.com/produc...arch-1000-lb-capacity-18in-dia-capacity-51962
With my ATV, but you could also pull it with a tractor.

 

[Tim Horton]

To add info....
A time or several, I used the ...arch... part of my 3pt post hole digger with a top link and a short chain and hook to lift the end of logs for skidding.. I skidded logs about 30" (75cm) or so diameter at times.. The trail was far from flat, but not rough..

ALWAYS pulling with the drawbar..

Anything that helps keep dirt out of the bark and such helps reduce chainsaw ware and expense..

 

[Old Machinist]

I will show my pre-grapple method one more time.

 

[texican]

thanks so, probably with my 30hp, just chain up the draw bar?

used the bucket tip..,def keeps the mud off thanks

 

[texican]

To add info....
A time or several, I used the ...arch... part of my 3pt post hole digger with a top link and a short chain and hook to lift the end of logs for skidding.. I skidded logs about 30" (75cm) or so diameter at times.. The trail was far from flat, but not rough..

ALWAYS pulling with the drawbar..

Anything that helps keep dirt out of the bark and such helps reduce chainsaw ware and expense..

hey Tim....def saves chain and therfore time and money. Thank for sharing this with me and those that never would have though of that idea.

 

[texican]

'best way' ? Put sign up 'free firewood logs'. they'll all be gone in a day and YOU won't have to haul them and burn them.

if only I werent so far back in the woods..way back

 

[texican]

I will show my pre-grapple method one more time.

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THIS I NEED!! what does it say after "The Leinbach........" trying to look this up. thanks

 

[texican]

I designed and built a log arch to keep them clean for sawing. Let's a small tractor move larger logs.

just watched this.. I have to say, that is VERY impressive. I wish we were neighbors.

 

[texican]

Very good point!

thanks for info..especially regarding paying attention to the center line of the axle..that is something I did not k now. ALl of thse logs are pines..various diamaters..but mostly in the 16-24 inch range. I plan to cut small sections of 8-10 feet depending on diam. I will def keep it slow so there are no surprises.

 

[old and tired]

THIS I NEED!! what does it say after "The Leinbach........" trying to look this up. thanks

The Leinbach LINE... they made all types of implements in Winston-Salem, NC. That is usually called a "Pond Scoop". Many companies make them...

 

[Old Machinist]

THIS I NEED!! what does it say after "The Leinbach........" trying to look this up. thanks

I have always called it a dirt scoop.