The Woodmizer is and will be "ground mounted".
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I only need to lift the log a foot or so. I used the 3 pt with shorter logs when I had the Satoh 670, worked great.
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The Woodmizer is and will be "ground mounted".
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I only need to lift the log a foot or so. I used the 3 pt with shorter logs when I had the Satoh 670, worked great.
Doesn't the loader on the DK40 lift 2700 lbs? That would be as cheap as an L3240 I'd bet.
Due to your application, I think you would be better off with a bit heavier tractor. Check the specs on a Mahindra 4530.
Yes, that is what my JD 4300 will lift. I have lifted some mighty large white oak trees and drug them out with the 3pt and a large chain.
Put some wheels on it like this guy did ...but even bigger
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I like Trials suggestion above particularly if you can set up to back over your carriage. A smaller tractor would work and you can keep the wood cleaner by not dragging in the dirt. Should be better for the saw. Otherwise, something as simple as a Carolina engine lift or overhead hoist could lift the logs at the saw.
I'm afraid it's not going to be practical to lift 2,000lbs on the 3pt of any compact tractor. Even a 40+ hp full-size utility tractor is going to take a fair amount of front ballast to safely lift that much. I use a 1100lb post driver on my 5203 Deere (weighs about 6000lbs with fluid in the tires) and I need front weights even for that. To lift 2000lbs I'd probably need at least 500lbs of ballast.
So, with that said, my vote is either for a 40+ hp 2wd utility tractor or a skid steer. You could find a nice one of either for around $10K.
a 60+ horsepower tractor will the fel might on some models brands my 70 hp kubota will with 3pt but not the fel its rated 1870ibs at 800mm from the pin id would look at a mahindra tractor in the 60 hp range good luck
A New Holland Boomer 40/50 or LS R4041/4047 will lift 2,469lbs at 24" behind the link ends, and 2,755lbs at the link ends.