temporary cover / tires

pat32rf · Apr 5, 2015

I have a home made bracket that goes on my 3pth. It has a coupla boxes for chain, tools etc. Hooks for chain anchors and a 2" receiver. Being on the 3pth it won't spin and I can either plug in a trailer ball or 8000lb winch for logging. For skidding I just hook to the bracket and lift the front of the logs off the ground. Since it is HST instead of clutch I can lift my toe and stop on a dime if the log gets hung up....

labplanting · Apr 5, 2015

Where can i find standard dimensions for attaching to the 3pt? If i need to have something fabricated will need a starting point.

GManBart · Apr 5, 2015

labplanting said:
Any implements I could use to help pull out stumps? Besides a backhoe! I have read about shovel attachments for the bucket that could help dig around the stumps.

Hopefully you didn't buy your tractor with the idea of digging out many stumps (not saying that in a mean way) because they really don't do a very good job of it without a backhoe.

GManBart · Apr 5, 2015

labplanting said:
Two more questions, what is the best way to skid logs from the 3pt while protecting the PTO?

Something like this:

Log Skidding Plates

labplanting · Apr 6, 2015

GManBart said:
Hopefully you didn't buy your tractor with the idea of digging out many stumps (not saying that in a mean way) because they really don't do a very good job of it without a backhoe.

No, I figured it would not be a great stump removal tool. I may look into stump grinder attachments though. I have seen people attach long sharpened "tangs" (old forklift blades) to a FEL and use that to cut roots, then push trees over. There are videos of people doing it on youtube.