Deerherd
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- Joined
- Apr 9, 2012
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- Location
- Upstate, NY
- Tractor
- LS P7030 CPS, 2016 Bobcat E42, Ferris IS3100z w/37 HP Kawasaki
I have been looking for a used winch to no avail and have decided to go new. (Trees are coming down already)
I looked at the Farmi JL61 and it seems like a nice winch. Talking with the distributer folks, due to the height of my PTO they recommended that size unit.
They also said even though the next lower unit was rated for a 40-60 hp tractor, it would work fine on my larger tractor on flat ground. (77 PTO HP) But the angle of the PTO shaft could be problematic when winching uphill and since I live on a slope don't want to have problems.
I'm fortunate that both the Farmi and Uniforest Distributers are in driving distance and tomorrow I am looking at the Uniforest at Hud-Son. The model they recommend is the 65H or 65M.
The Farmi is on a boat and should arrive in 4-5 weeks and the Uniforest is in stock.
Spec wise the the Uniforest pulls 14,300 lbs and comes with 220' of 1/2 inch cable, the Farmi pulls 13,488 and comes with 165' of 9/16 inch cable. I do like the longer cable on the Uniforest, both would pull plenty.
Price wise the Uniforest 65M lists for $6995 and the 65H is $8995. The Farmi is the same retail price as the 65H and adding the hydraulics and remote for that one runs another $4200. (Not going to do that!!)
Does anyone have any experience with the Uniforest 65? I know a couple people with Farmi's who really like them and I have read a lot of good about them on here.
Also is getting the hydraulic model and remote (65H) worth the extra cost? Having the ability to walk with the log back to the tractor noting problems seems like it makes sense. When talking to Farmi, they said it was safer to be next to the tractor if the log hung up you would notice before you pulled the tractor over. Anyone with any real life experience using a remote?
I'll post some pictures tomorrow after I visit Uniforest. Thanks in advance!
I looked at the Farmi JL61 and it seems like a nice winch. Talking with the distributer folks, due to the height of my PTO they recommended that size unit.
They also said even though the next lower unit was rated for a 40-60 hp tractor, it would work fine on my larger tractor on flat ground. (77 PTO HP) But the angle of the PTO shaft could be problematic when winching uphill and since I live on a slope don't want to have problems.
I'm fortunate that both the Farmi and Uniforest Distributers are in driving distance and tomorrow I am looking at the Uniforest at Hud-Son. The model they recommend is the 65H or 65M.
The Farmi is on a boat and should arrive in 4-5 weeks and the Uniforest is in stock.
Spec wise the the Uniforest pulls 14,300 lbs and comes with 220' of 1/2 inch cable, the Farmi pulls 13,488 and comes with 165' of 9/16 inch cable. I do like the longer cable on the Uniforest, both would pull plenty.
Price wise the Uniforest 65M lists for $6995 and the 65H is $8995. The Farmi is the same retail price as the 65H and adding the hydraulics and remote for that one runs another $4200. (Not going to do that!!)
Does anyone have any experience with the Uniforest 65? I know a couple people with Farmi's who really like them and I have read a lot of good about them on here.
Also is getting the hydraulic model and remote (65H) worth the extra cost? Having the ability to walk with the log back to the tractor noting problems seems like it makes sense. When talking to Farmi, they said it was safer to be next to the tractor if the log hung up you would notice before you pulled the tractor over. Anyone with any real life experience using a remote?
I'll post some pictures tomorrow after I visit Uniforest. Thanks in advance!