Moving logs

   / Moving logs #21  
I'd love to post a pic, (who does not like to show off), however we have about 4' of snow on the ground up here and I honestly could not pinpoint the location my skid at this time.

Sometimes in May OK? LOL
 
   / Moving logs #22  
The cheapest thing I can think of would be a carry all. It would still be a lot of handeling of the logs but for less than 100 bucks including hardware to attach boards to it it will get you some hauling for cheap.

You only have to cut the logs as short as you can roll on to the carry all.
 
   / Moving logs #23  
I'm beginning to think that it might not be a bad idea for someone to manufacture an ECONOMICAL but functional grapple for non-professional users, priced somewhere between $1000-1500.

I've been following this thread very closely, and I just don't think there is anything other than a front grapple (with the possible exception of a 4-1 bucket) that will effectively do the task at hand - moving logs and brush and putting it into a burn pile.

Does anyone already make an "economy" grapple that's not junk? It doesn't have to be built like a tank, or weigh 800 lbs. plus, like the Bradco, Anbo and Pirhana grapples, to get a LOT of work done. Just thinkin' out loud here ...
 
   / Moving logs #24  
CT Tree Guy,

It looks like WR Long may have what you are talking about. I do not think they have had this for too long, because I was looking at their stuff about 6 months ago. They now list Root Rake Brush Grapples for compact tractors. RBG2-48 is 325lbs. RBG2-54 is 339 lbs and RBG2-60 is 365lbs. A post under JD buying and pricing (Post: Grapple Bucket on 3720) said list on the RBG2 (I assume -60 because 365 lbs was mentioned) is $1,795.00, which I would think could be bought for a little less. They have some pictures in their photo gallery almost all the way to the bottom of the pictures. If you take a look let us know what you think. I would really like a grapple, but as mentioned are quite pricey. These smaller models seem tempting.

Thanks,
Russ
 
   / Moving logs #25  
1savoy -

You know what, those aren't bad at all. I do like the significantly deeper lower jaw on my Bradco, but mine is not really designed for grubbing out roots in addition to grappling the way these are. The shorter lower jaw like that would give you more curling and lifting force, which would be a good thing with a smaller loader than an 853. The Bradco has two separate top jaws, but I think a single top jaw would be just fine too. Maybe better even, because mine has a gap between the two jaws that I still need to close up.

These look very well made, and WR Long is certainly a good name. They're right on the ball with hydraulic solenoids and controls too, so it would be one-stop shopping. The weights are good, price is good, and a 48" opening is plenty. All in all, not bad at all.

WR Long Root Rake Brush Grapple - RBG and RBG2

Anyway, I can't say enough good things about having a grapple. Very productive, and just as useful as your own hands are, only a lot stronger.

Good luck, John
 
   / Moving logs #26  
CT Tree Guy,

Thanks for the reply and info. I need to call WR Long and see what they recommend. I will post back with the info when I talk to them.

Thanks again,
Russ
 
   / Moving logs #27  
that is a nice looking grapple, I am wondering if a guy would want the RBG or RBG2 for the 3830, they are saying 1750.00 which doesn't seem to bad, but I wonder how much the HSV and joystick would be? any idea on this? should be easy to mount though? I of course put the top and tilt on, so 2 remotes, but they shouldn't be in the way? A backhoe for digging my big stumps and this grapple to clear all of my brush... Wow maybe I could clear my land just with the tractor... Of course renting a trachoe would probably be faster? But where is the fun in that?
 
   / Moving logs #28  
I have about 9 acres that mostly burned during the Cedar fire an dhav ebeen cleaning up since then...so have a lot of hours in moving logs.

Started using the pallet forks (bolt-on) and whil ethey worked fine it was rarely an all in the seat operation. Lot's of time getting out of the tractor, adjusting, etc to get the log on.

Ended up buying a grapple and it's been great. Unless there are small pieces that fall through between the teeth I never have to get out of the seat and that makes the work go much faster.

Because we had a lot of different sizes and wanted to move rocks (small boulders actually) as well ended up with a complete grapple rather than a bolt/weld on for the bucket.

If all I was moving was full size logs, then the bolt/weld-on type woudl probably have worked just as well (you'd want to check the maximum weight/diameter first).
 
   / Moving logs #30  
Just wondering....Other than a "site/yard/fire protection, etc., why spend all the effort to take logs to the burn pile? The woods should have, and need, downed, and standing dead trees. All the critters and such make good use of these trees, and long before, and after, they are done with them they also provide needed fertilizer.

Different parts of the country - different mindsets I guess. Certainly a clean understory and "perfect" looking forest, tain't a good forest.

Not meaning to insult anyones sensibilities.I'm just curious.
 
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