Logging Hitch

[JB4310]

I cut down a standing dead tree (branch-less pole) the other day. 20+ " dia Hickory, by the look of it, it's been standing dead for 10-15 years, looked like it was getting ready to fall by itself so I was worried about the kids who play back there, and thought I may get some dry wood out of the deal.

Sure enough I got a 16' log of nice debarked dry, ready to burn hickory, which I've found to be the best wood to burn in a fireplace.

Pulled it out with my 3 PT Flexpoint receiver adaptor and homemade weld on hook insert.. I'm gonna mod this adaptor to install trailer chain loops and a limiter chain to attach to horizontal draw bar, I may add a couple more weld on hooks like OP did just to hold chain slack, as I see that's a useful idea.

JB.

 

[JohnDeere4300]

Pulled it out with my 3 PT Flexpoint receiver adaptor and homemade weld on hook insert.. I'm gonna mod this adaptor to install trailer chain loops and a limiter chain to attach to horizontal draw bar, I may add a couple more weld on hooks like OP did just to hold chain slack, as I see that's a useful idea.

JB.

JB,

Is that a cylinder jack that you have on your 3-point hitch.?

 

[J_J]

You guys have to get off the tractor and hook up the chains. Would not the grapple type claw work better. Just back up to the log drop the grapple, lift and go. The data on the grapple says it will not let go until you pull the release lanyard. Grab it, lift it, drop it.

 

[JB4310]

JB,

Is that a cylinder jack that you have on your 3-point hitch.?

It's just a typical hydraulic top link I just put on last week

You guys have to get off the tractor and hook up the chains. Would not the grapple type claw work better. Just back up to the log drop the grapple, lift and go. The data on the grapple says it will not let go until you pull the release lanyard. Grab it, lift it, drop it.

I saw your grapple J_J, looks nice I was wondering what the cable was for, how wide do the jaws open?

I just found this mini grapple in a garage, thought it might work for logging but it only opens 7-8 inches, anyone know what it's for?

JB

 

[J_J]

It's just a typical hydraulic top link I just put on last week





I saw your grapple J_J, looks nice I was wondering what the cable was for, how wide do the jaws open?

I just found this mini grapple in a garage, thought it might work for logging but it only opens 7-8 inches, anyone know what it's for?

JB

That looks like a logging grapple or wood post puller, or a pallet puller.

Here is the data on the HoggDavis tongs.

MODEL 30
10,000 lb capacity, 16-3/4 opening, Approx. weight 30 lbs, made of Hi-tensile steel rated at 67,000 psi, 1 full floating pins w/welded heads, 3 flame tempered 1-1/4 teeth in each jaw, Machined Nylatronï½® pulleys.

 

[Lloyd_E]

JB4310,

I think an adapter on your quick attach works better than welding stuff to it.

j_j, that would be too easy! And besides - it's nice to build stuff to get to the end result - a grapple - you would "just back up to the log drop the grapple, lift and go".

lloyd

 

[J_J]

JB4310,

I think an adapter on your quick attach works better than welding stuff to it.

j_j, that would be too easy! And besides - it's nice to build stuff to get to the end result - a grapple - you would "just back up to the log drop the grapple, lift and go".

lloyd

When you get up in age, you gotta make things easier for yourself. When I was a young man, I thought I could do almost anything, but now, I think I can still do it, but I need a little help.

 

[Lloyd_E]

I hear ya.

I don't have the energy like I used to. I find my projects taking longer and are piling up. List doesn't get shorter. Last fall I had a "farm Day". Invited a few friends and family from the city - we actually got a lot done in 8 hours. Everyone was fed and enjoyed the day. I think I will have another one this spring.
The battens on the barn will probably get finished - they almost got completed last fall.

Now of course I have a few more big projects to add to the list - greenhouse, fence - post and rail - another 2 acres. Thankfully I got my firewood finished until 2010/2011!

lloyd

 

[Lloyd_E]

Managed to do a bit of work last night - late into the evening.

I tacked everything together, checked forks in 2" rec. ports - off by 1/8" - than I put a level on the concrete floor - not level. Works for me.

The detail of the fork shows a stop and a pin for holding in position. I need to do another set
which will be used as a base for a carry-all.

I still have to cut 45 degree supports and weld, weld top link connector in place(I drilled two holes for positioning) add a few more 2" rec. ports, weld on hooks and add a few re-enforcing plates and do final clean prep for painting.

I am pleased with the progress so far - but when you have a great design to begin with it is easy. Thanks teach....

lloyd

PS: I try to put photos in order but for some reason they do not appear as I select them - why?

 

[Lloyd_E]

teach,

When you are pulling logs and anything else, do you get much flex with this unit?
Just curious? Wondering how much this unit can handle?

lloyd