Peavey jacks

They work to roll the log but not much help at lifting it.

Unless you are on pretty firm soil, the timberjacks tend to sink. Easier to cut part way thru and roll.

LogRite tools kick butt http://www.logrite.com/.

I've tried a few over the years and I don't use the "jack" part much anymore. Most of the time, I use it as a peavey or cant hook to roll the log after cutting on one side.

The all steel logjacks/timberjacks models are junk (bend, rip apart on big logs). This one is actually a cant hook w/jack:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/timber-tuff-steel-handle-timberjack-3990131

Wood handles will save you money and perform well (cant hook w/jack):
http://www.tractorsupply.com/timber-tuff-trade-wood-handle-timber-jack-3990149

Stiff fiberglass is another option at about the same price as wood handled models (cant hook w/jack. I still use this one.):
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200357988_200357988

All aluminum are lightweight and very nice to use, but are the most expensive.
http://store.logrite.com/logpeaveys.html
Attach this jack or "stand":
http://store.logrite.com/uls006.html

I would buy a peavey from Peavey. www.peaveymfg.com . I bought a Timberjack, but also removed the jack. Easier to cut most of the way through, and roll with peavey or cant hook. The Peavey stuff is all good and the people there are very friendly and helpful.

I've got a Timberjack that I use pretty often. I carry a foot long 2x6 as a platform to keep the jackstand from sinking into the ground. works well for me.

ohlongarm said:

Who makes the best peavey jack and how high will one lift a log off the ground? Average size 16 to 20 inches in diameter,will one of these save your back? Thanks

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I wasn't aware anyone made a good one I have one I'll give you. It is in the barn somewhere just sitting there. I found it was not worth the effort and actually slowed the work.

We seem to have big trees in the part is the country and I always seem to be burying my 24 inch bar in trees. After conferring with friends that had broken multiple handles on peaveys. I went with the logrite (60 inch I think) peavey. Those timberjacks or whatever there called are ok for smaller trees. the peaveys and cant hooks will roll a big tree.

I'm a pretty big guy, and tried to roll stuff I couldn't, usually involving 4' oaks. I've slid a pipe over the handle a couple of different times. Not sure if the warranty would have covered that, but if I haven't bent or broken anything yet, it ain't gonna break. Unless I run it over with a truck. Maybe.

I debated purchasing a log jack like you mention. I ended up buying a regular cant hook made by peavy. I just make all the cuts 1/2 way through and roll it and cut the other side.

FYI, Stihl dealers sell rebranded Log-Rite tools. They are painted orange instead of blue, otherwise identical.

Catspaw said:

FYI, Stihl dealers sell rebranded Log-Rite tools. They are painted orange instead of blue, otherwise identical.

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I'd be surpised if the price is identical...

I bought my logrite at a Stihl dealer, but it's blue and says logrite on it. Price was identical to Bailey's after shipping.