rmorey
Platinum Member
[The correct term for this is that the tractor "rotates about its rear axle".]
"Mater" calls this "tractor tippin'". Not a good thing.
Reg has a good point. If you are going to do any amount of logging, then get yourself a skidder winch. You can get a "beater" at an auction for $300 - $500 ($3,000 - $4,000 new). Put on a fresh 1/2" X 150' cable for $50 and away you go...carefully.
Also. get a "snatch block". Its an opening block that the cable runs through, which is fastened to a standing tree. Used to pull out logs from tight spots that you cant get a direct pull on.
"Mater" calls this "tractor tippin'". Not a good thing.
Reg has a good point. If you are going to do any amount of logging, then get yourself a skidder winch. You can get a "beater" at an auction for $300 - $500 ($3,000 - $4,000 new). Put on a fresh 1/2" X 150' cable for $50 and away you go...carefully.
Also. get a "snatch block". Its an opening block that the cable runs through, which is fastened to a standing tree. Used to pull out logs from tight spots that you cant get a direct pull on.