multifunctional logging cart

[BrianK]

This was invented by a German individual:
http://www.heiple.de/logging_cart.htm

Today this new logging cart only exists as a single prototype! For serial production I am looking for an appropriate manufacturer design rules: material: steel, zink- coated load capcity: max. 500 kg log diameter: max. 60 cm overall width: max. 1 m transportation length: max. 2 m (leading bar extandable) selling price: about € 1 000,- While surching a potential manufacturer it would be very helpful to know your opinion about this new logging cart and the above design rules. For a short feedback I would be very grateful!

I don't know anything more about it but was sent a link to the video and thought I'd share it here.

 

[Jags]

Clean engineering. Looks well built. I don't have a use, but I can see where some could.

 

[lukem]

Pass. Park the tractor closer.

 

[MasterMech]

Holy fence rails Batman! Did y'all see the length on those first rounds?

 

[bogydave]

I want one to hook to the ATV
Now if I just had a level manicured yard to cut, mover & process trees

 

[mikefrommaine]

Pass. Park the tractor closer.

That's what I was going to say.

Maybe the tractor has a broken transmission???

 

[Jags]

Holy fence rails Batman! Did y'all see the length on those first rounds?

I think that stems from selling wood in the 3ft lengths.

 

[bogydave]

I'm gonna modify my golf pull cart

 

[BrianK]

I'm collecting parts for a logging arch. I have an old rusted out utility trailer that I'm going to use for axles/spindles/wheels/tires and a friend is picking up scraps for me from his metal shop for the rest of the build. I found an unused pair of large Dixie skidding tongs on CL for $50. I hope to have it built by summer. Check out Battenkiller/drfera's arch at https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/my-new-log-rite-log-arch.69837/

I'm using Battenkiller's plans based on his measurements of an early version of the LogRite Junior:

 

[TreePointer]

Pass. Park the tractor closer.

I agree. The cost of that device is about 1000 Euro (~$1300). For half that price I'd put a decent set of pallet forks on that tractor to move the logs.

In its favor, it can get in and out of some places where a larger tractor can't go, and it won't tear up the lawn as much as tractor with R1 tires would.

 

[TreePointer]

Holy fence rails Batman! Did y'all see the length on those first rounds?

Yeah, I don't understand it but Europeans like those long splits.

 

[Ralphie Boy]

I've traveled and lived in Europe and that's how long the cut and split. Then they cut the splits in half after they dry with something like a miter saw. I never asked why, I wasn't burning when I was there so I guess I didn't care. I believe it has something to do with the way firewood is measured. Cool toy, and I do LOVE toys, but useless to me. And why did he park the tractor so bloody far away, just to sell something?

 

[MasterMech]

Yeah, I don't understand it but Europeans like those long splits.

Funny, I've seen plenty of European vids with splits that couldn't be any longer than 8-10". Looks like a bin of giant pellets!

 

[gzecc]

I don't see any use for it but unless in ideal situations. Ideal situations are easy.

 

[backpack09]

Sweeet rims...

 

[JrCRXHF]

I got a kubota BX to do most of the work that he is doing with that. But if i did not have a kubota i would copy it and make it for much less then the 1300.00 but it seemed to work pretty well.

 

[BrianK]

I think the LogRite Junior is a better design for a hand powered log arch.

 

[Pallet Pete]

What in the name of all holy is he doing without spinner caps that thing is the wood pimp mobile !


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