Log skidding

[2broke2ride]

The Timber Tuff items I used at my last landscaping job were very poorly made. The rings and chains do not hold up to much strain or weight.

I agree with this, I bought a timber tough cant hook and bent the hook on the first use rolling a 20" diameter 12ft long pine log. [emoji35]

 

[FTG-05]

I agree with this, I bought a timber tough cant hook and bent the hook on the first use rolling a 20" diameter 12ft long pine log. [emoji35]

I got the Logrite 25" skidding tongs from Logrite years ago: (broken link removed to http://www.logrite.com/store/Item/logtongs)

I've pulled some pretty big trees with it on my tractor, it's held up well.

Latest tree was a medium Poplar, pulled it about 150 yards or so a couple days ago. The tractor grunted lifting it with the 3ph.

 

[BobUrban]

Do a search here and there are lots of ideas. I have photos on this sight somewhere of a skidder I built that mounts into my Reese style receiver I built for my quad. It works sweet.

 

[D8Chumley]

Do a search here and there are lots of ideas. I have photos on this sight somewhere of a skidder I built that mounts into my Reese style receiver I built for my quad. It works sweet.

I'll look around for that, I saw something in my searching the net a device maybe like you describe. There was no selling info listed on it however. I'll see if I can find that and post a link

Heavy hammer I was just teasing about running 2 saws at a time. And I have the guy at our shop looking in our storage yard and keeping his eyes out for something like that. I also asked one of the mechanics to keep his eyes out so I will have something soon.

Meanwhile, I probably drug a good cord + of logs out of my woods and got it bucked and stacked over the last 2 days. Might venture out again tomorrow. Again, thanks for all the advice

 

[D8Chumley]

Here it is Bob
http://www.logsled.com/Action.html

 

[jeffesonm]

 

[BobUrban]

I fabbed up this reese hitch and this thing I call my log dog - a single log skidder for my Griz. Just notch the log with my saw and set it onto the angle. If I can lift the one end the Griz can tow it to my work deck. I also fabbed up a hitch that fits into the receiver with ball, hook and tab for pin mounts. My stove tools have been on here many times as well.

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  If that does not work just search for "single log skidder" and my handle. Boburban. It comes right up with a bunch of other crafty stuff people use here

 

[D8Chumley]

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That's heavy duty there, do you pull that with a tractor? Bob I wish I had the equipment to fab stuff up like you have. That single for the quad would work great here. I was thinking about the tractor/quad thing while I was skidding the other day, my quad is really a better tool for that for me considering the terrain I have. That looks like a very good, simple idea and it would work well here. I'll have to talk to some people I know that have a torch set and weld, a case of beer works wonders with some of my buddies

 

[711mhw]

I've been kicking around a log arch for my atv to haul logs out of my woods easier. The one I saw on Northern tools got terrible reviews, so I started Googling and found this

http://www.landmsupply.com/departme...=google_base&gclid=CPq3zqak3soCFU6QHwod87gBBA

Looking for opinions, I was thinking I could make something cheaper but maybe with my lack of fabricating tools and supplies it might be easier to just get this and try it. Anyone have one, use one, or have other alternatives to recommend?

Look up a "skidding cone", might be cheaper. I think the advantage of the arch is that you gain a little tongue weight. The ATV has plenty of power, but getting it to the ground……. Depending on your expectations.

 

[Shmudda]

My methods for gathering firewood has evolved from cutting and bucking at the felling site and then throwing everything into a trailer to haul it out of the woods to cutting into 10 to 12 foot lengths and then just skidding them to the stacking area to be bucked later when I had the time. The skidding method was hard on chains and constant sharpening was needed. I needed something better........

The last and final method involved this log trailer. This little thing works the best by far. It was made from 1 1/2" square tubing, some angle and tires/wheels that I bought off E-Bay. You can get an unbelievable amount of logs on this thing just by removing the vertical slats and rolling them over the tires and onto the trailer. I will admit you can't get a 24" did long on it due to the shear weight of needing to manhandle the thing, but I have already had some pushing 18" or so.

I have found many times that what I actually need in the woods to move logs is either not available or outrageously expensive. Necessity is the mother of invention......

Might not be for everyone, but it works darn good for me.....

Craig

 

[D8Chumley]

That looks like it would work great! I actually just "acquired " a small cart with an axle made from square tubing I think I will be able to make into something like that. I will grab a pic and post it maybe tomorrow, I will need to gather some additional material to make it into something like you have. Where did you get the coupler? I think Tractor Supply sells stuff like that I'll have to make a trip there. Thanks for the post and ideas!

 

[Jags]

Where did you get the coupler?

TS should have them. Even HF sells them. Pretty common item. Just note the size of stock you are bolting to and the size of ball that you will be using.

 

[D8Chumley]

I thought so, thanks Jags

 

[D8Chumley]

This is what I "found". I'm sure I can make something out of this that can haul a log or 2

 

[HybridFyre]

My methods for gathering firewood has evolved from cutting and bucking at the felling site and then throwing everything into a trailer to haul it out of the woods to cutting into 10 to 12 foot lengths and then just skidding them to the stacking area to be bucked later when I had the time. The skidding method was hard on chains and constant sharpening was needed. I needed something better........

The last and final method involved this log trailer. This little thing works the best by far. It was made from 1 1/2" square tubing, some angle and tires/wheels that I bought off E-Bay. You can get an unbelievable amount of logs on this thing just by removing the vertical slats and rolling them over the tires and onto the trailer. I will admit you can't get a 24" did long on it due to the shear weight of needing to manhandle the thing, but I have already had some pushing 18" or so.

I have found many times that what I actually need in the woods to move logs is either not available or outrageously expensive. Necessity is the mother of invention......

Might not be for everyone, but it works darn good for me.....

Craig

That looks pretty neat Craig. Any pics of it loaded?

 

[Shmudda]

Unfortunately I don't have any. I can get some in late March as that's when I start cutting again. It's to soggy and cold now. I can't take the cold like I used to!

It does work well, much better than I ever imagined. This is actually the 4th trailer I have built. The other three are just normal haulers with sides but nothing like you have seen around. I will post some pics later of the other three.....

I have five total for firewood and hauling with the quad and tractor. My wife is about ready to cut my nuts off because I have to much "stuff" that I "need". I can't seen to get thru to her!

Craig

 

[D8Chumley]

Yeah, they just don't understand... Does she have more than 5 pair of shoes? Lol

 

[Shmudda]

Here are some of the additional pictures of two other trailers I built. The one unit with the tires outside of the box has tree deflectors on it, and they will work well only when the trailer is unloaded and light. When its loaded they don't work so well! Ask me how I know One other item is the chainsaw carrier in picture #1617. Just stick the bar down thru the slot, tighten the wing-bolts and you are done. No more throwing your saw on top of the wood pile to get beat up as you trek down thru the woods.

The other trailer in the pics without sides now has plywood sides screwed into the vertical angles. I needed to enclose the sides for hauling dirt, leaves, wood and debris. This is the tailer I use to hold firewood during burning season. This trailer will hold about 4 loads from a 17 cubic foot lawn cart, which is what I use to move wood around in the winter. To much snow, muck, and sinking into the ground if something larger and heavier is used.

Each one has its intended purpose.....

Craig

 

[Isaac Carlson]

The whole reason to use an arch is to move logs easily and to keep them out of the dirt. The money spent buying or making an arch will be repaid in chains and time many times. I am planning on building an arch this year to move logs home from different places. I can make a big arch and carry a few whole logs at a time. Have a friend get some steel and a couple of heavy trailer hubs and get to hauling wood.