kawman14733
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nice job :thumbsup:
log arch
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TraderMark
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Very nice job!
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plumbstraight
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Rockman
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plumbstraight, thats a nice winch, how big is it? Your tractor looks just like mine, is it a ck20?
magicheater
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Fenders won't solve that, more a geometry problem. Nice fab job:thumbsup:, do you lose traction with the weight not on the 3PH?
plumbstraight
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Hello Rockman,
The winch is a 10,000lb electric and it is a ck20s Kioti.
I did build myself an arch back in the 70's that converted to a trailer for a kubota. I have one now for my quad. It works well bringing in the wood. Will have to get out now and make one for the kioti. they do make a difference.
The winch is a 10,000lb electric and it is a ck20s Kioti.
I did build myself an arch back in the 70's that converted to a trailer for a kubota. I have one now for my quad. It works well bringing in the wood. Will have to get out now and make one for the kioti. they do make a difference.
Jeff Lary
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very nice job
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Rockman
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Well, I was thinking of fenders like on a cable skidder. As for traction, The traction is better with the arch. My tractor is 4x4 and with all 4 wheels on the ground all the time it works great.
Kevin
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Rockman
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Plumbstraight, I thought your tractor looked like mine, my little ck20 is a work'n fool for it's size.
That is a nice winch, I would love one, but I don't see it in the budget for awhile.
Kevin
That is a nice winch, I would love one, but I don't see it in the budget for awhile.
Kevin
Chilly807
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Nice looking job, a log arch is one of the best tools I have for firewood and fence posts. I use mine behind the ATV, it was built to follow in the ATV tracks.
You might find a set of deflectors in front of the wheels very handy. I added mine after a year or so of getting hung up on trees in tight corners. Now the arch just bounces to one side when you hit a tree, and keeps on going.
Where you mount the axles plays a big factor in weight distribution when you have a log hung from the arch. Mine are about 8 inches behind the arch, and actually add weight to the hitch when loaded.
I've been contemplating a bigger version for use behind the tractor, but for the stuff I cut the ATV is a lot more nimble around the woods. I've had wood up to about 16 inches on mine and it handles it with no problems. I used Chrysler stub axles, and 1.5 inch x 1/8 square tube for most of it. The boat winch is used for bigger stuff, small wood I can handle.
You can actually back up to the log, disconnect the arch and pivot it so the tongue is upright, then hook the choker and use the tongue for leverage to pull the log off the ground. Works very well.
Sean
You might find a set of deflectors in front of the wheels very handy. I added mine after a year or so of getting hung up on trees in tight corners. Now the arch just bounces to one side when you hit a tree, and keeps on going.
Where you mount the axles plays a big factor in weight distribution when you have a log hung from the arch. Mine are about 8 inches behind the arch, and actually add weight to the hitch when loaded.
I've been contemplating a bigger version for use behind the tractor, but for the stuff I cut the ATV is a lot more nimble around the woods. I've had wood up to about 16 inches on mine and it handles it with no problems. I used Chrysler stub axles, and 1.5 inch x 1/8 square tube for most of it. The boat winch is used for bigger stuff, small wood I can handle.
You can actually back up to the log, disconnect the arch and pivot it so the tongue is upright, then hook the choker and use the tongue for leverage to pull the log off the ground. Works very well.
Sean
