Log Arch No winch required...

Scotty370 · Jun 9, 2011

Sorry to bother you guys, but I swear I saw a 'homebuilt' that was slick in that you backed it over the logs, and chained it up to a sliding ring, that would ride up a round tube and elevate the 'butt end' on your forward progress. I can't find it! The contributor even gave a link to YouTube and I can't find it over there! Any help? TIA ~Scotty

rabidracin · Jun 9, 2011

Small Wood Lot Tools - Timber Maintenance, Pre-commercial Thinning, Firewood, Fuel Reduction

I think this is the link you are talking about. Here is a pic of one I built. It also doubles as a receiver hitch, but you have to get off tractor to hook up log.

Scotty370 · Jun 9, 2011

No, That's not it Jamie! But I like you 'stuff' and will surf your site with interest. The one I was thinking of was a trailer arch, that had a round tube that ran front to back (at hitch level in the front, and 2' high at the arch attachment, on an incline, with a ring and hook assembly. so you would back up, with the log 'butt' almost to the trailer hitch, chain the log to the sliding ring. As you pulled forward, the ring would slide up the inclined inclined pipe, lifting the 'butt', at which point, the ring would hit a stop, and off you go towing with a tractor or ATV. The guy posted a YouTube, but I can't find it! I get on here, and start surfing, find something neat, fail to 'bookmark', and come crawling back for help.....:ashamed: ~Scotty

Eric M · Jun 9, 2011

I think this may be the log arch you are looking for. It is made by Norwood

YouTube - ‪Norwood - SkidMate Log-Skidding Arch, TimberTool Tree Felling Jack & MultiMate for ATVs‬‏

Eric

Scotty370 · Jun 9, 2011

Eric- Thanks! That's not the one I saw, but exactly the same concept........Thanks again! ~Scotty

Baby Grand · Jun 10, 2011

Scotty370 said:
Eric- Thanks! That's not the one I saw, but exactly the same concept........Thanks again! ~Scotty

Here's a couple more from my research division ...

Logging arch

lumberjack

NovaJack

Future Forestry Products Equipment for Arborists

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/196689-log-arch.html

-Jim

Scotty370 · Jun 13, 2011

Here it is! Found it, But thanks to all that helped! ~Scotty
Guess what I don't understand is why they don't you post a website for purchase, and let me 'steal' their design? I see a link to Hud-Son, but can't find that product! Their loss I guess...........~ Scotty

YouTube - ‪J.W. Logging Products - ATV Skidder‬‏

bitternut · Jun 13, 2011

I built one like the Norwood arch several years ago. What are you looking for Scotty. Mine is a little more heavy duty since it was constructed from 2" square tubing with 1/4" wall and has 3500# spindles with regular 14" rims and tires. Works very well and is very safe going down hill with a large log attached. Very easy build if you are able to weld. Doesn't get used much since I bought my Norse 450 winch.

CAT97 · Jun 13, 2011

Try Bailey.com
Click on Bailey's Logging Supply
Click Vehicle Accessories
Click ATV Accessories view all
2nd row down Log Arch
Give this a try :thumbsup:

CAT97 · Jun 13, 2011

Forgot to add that I know that this is not a homemade, bbbuuuttt, it will give you a pretty good idea of what I think you are looking for. Just have to build your own iffn you feel up to it.:thumbsup:

SpringHollow · Jun 14, 2011

I liked the one i saw that did not have the flat at the end so when you stopped, the log dropped back down, breaking itself on downhills etc. It was also set further back such that it lifted more of the log.

Ken

dieselscout80 · Jun 14, 2011

WHat happens when you go down hill with a log (think ice/snow) will that log slide forward and shove the ATV somewhere?

Somewhere will likely not be a good place.

Scotty370 · Jun 14, 2011

Thanks Cat97! For others following this thread this links to Bailey's should work: http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=JA016&catID= Good quality logging assessories, but pricey! The hand- model is $499- ! I can 'burn' a lot of rod at those prices.........

bitternut · Jun 14, 2011

WHat happens when you go down hill with a log (think ice/snow) will that log slide forward and shove the ATV somewhere?

If its icy and deep snow you most likely won't be going up the hill anyways. When you slow down the slider slides back down the rod and the log is lowered to the ground. The log will actually stop you. My woods has some pretty steep ground that I used mine on and I found it very easy to stop going down hill. In my experience I found that if I could make it up the hill with the empty skidding arch there would be no problem going down safely. Naturally you should go slow when traveling down a grade with a log in tow.

Scotty370 · Jun 14, 2011

I'm not skidding anything in the winter........I'll leave that to the Pro's and Amish! I'm just trying to recover blown down trees that would just rot, and recover whatever I can in the Spring after the snow's gone.......Sorry if I mis-led anyone.........~Scotty370

Chilly807 · Jun 17, 2011

Scotty370 said:
I'm not skidding anything in the winter........I'll leave that to the Pro's and Amish! I'm just trying to recover blown down trees that would just rot, and recover whatever I can in the Spring after the snow's gone.......Sorry if I mis-led anyone.........~Scotty370

Come on..winter's the best time for wood recovery, at least until the snow gets too deep. No flies, no sweating, frost on yer whiskers..

Sean