monheganview
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I know I should just try this out, but the tractor is 300 miles away.
Comments welcome.
I need to cut some Eastern White Pine logs this winter.
A 16 ft log 24 inches in diameter will weigh about 1850 pounds.
I have a Kubota B3030HSDC with a box blade.
Option #1
Back up to the log and chain the end of the log tight to the face of the blade, then lift the log with the 3ph. The other end of the log will be on the ground.
I can put stone in the bucket for counterweight.
If I drive slowly, what do you see as safety issues I should look out for?
When you look at Farmi Winches they have a blade set just aft of the 3ph, maybe 10 inches is my guess. The box blade is probably 16 inches wide so the log will have a bit more leverage, thus taking a bit more weight off the front tires.
I have read many many posts and know pulling from the tow bar is better, but getting the log off the ground is critically important to safety.
Option #2
I suppose a log arch may be the best option, but they cost bucks or I need to borrow one and I try not to borrow tools, as things can break.
Option #3
Chain log to draw bar and lift... folks I have spoken to so far say this is possible but most are not encouraging.
Option #4
Buy a Log Hauler from Union Farm made by Earth and Turf for $325. +/-
Log is closer to 3ph so geometry is better than box blade.
Option #5
Win the lottery and buy a Farmi Winch.
Option #6
Win the lottery and hire the wood cutting and hauling.
Comments welcome.
I need to cut some Eastern White Pine logs this winter.
A 16 ft log 24 inches in diameter will weigh about 1850 pounds.
I have a Kubota B3030HSDC with a box blade.
Option #1
Back up to the log and chain the end of the log tight to the face of the blade, then lift the log with the 3ph. The other end of the log will be on the ground.
I can put stone in the bucket for counterweight.
If I drive slowly, what do you see as safety issues I should look out for?
When you look at Farmi Winches they have a blade set just aft of the 3ph, maybe 10 inches is my guess. The box blade is probably 16 inches wide so the log will have a bit more leverage, thus taking a bit more weight off the front tires.
I have read many many posts and know pulling from the tow bar is better, but getting the log off the ground is critically important to safety.
Option #2
I suppose a log arch may be the best option, but they cost bucks or I need to borrow one and I try not to borrow tools, as things can break.
Option #3
Chain log to draw bar and lift... folks I have spoken to so far say this is possible but most are not encouraging.
Option #4
Buy a Log Hauler from Union Farm made by Earth and Turf for $325. +/-
Log is closer to 3ph so geometry is better than box blade.
Option #5
Win the lottery and buy a Farmi Winch.
Option #6
Win the lottery and hire the wood cutting and hauling.