Tractors and wood! Show your pics
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How you likin that double throw splitter Bullit
Mikejeakins
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Nice pile of wood.
I like it. It helps speed things up a bit. I also like the layout of this splitter better than a vertical horizontal.
Thanks, Mike.
Sawyer Rob
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I try to skid out in "tree lengths" and lift the butt end... That way if anything is in the mud, it's the top, that will be firewood and not the saw logs headed to my sawmill.
SR
dragoneggs
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I'm marveling at the consistency of the pieces... it also looks too warm and dry for this time of year. Well done!No tractor but here is some wood.
Dragging from the butt end is best if possible. You don't want to milling dirty logs.
Thanks, the 4 way wedge really helped with the consistency of the size of the splits. It is definitely too warm for this time of year. I think it was in the 70's when I took that pic. It has been rainy recently.
Dragging from the butt end is best if possible. You don't want to milling dirty logs.
Thanks, the 4 way wedge really helped with the consistency of the size of the splits. It is definitely too warm for this time of year. I think it was in the 70's when I took that pic. It has been rainy recently.
This was a walnut log about 2ftx10.5ft. Guessing close to 2000 lbs. The slew housing / stabilizer mount buckled. I just got the trailer back from the dealer on 12/11/15 from the slew housing being replaced under warranty. They updated the design (haven't taken pictures of it) and it's much stronger than the old mount. So your welcome to anyone who bought one after I broke it as they get the stronger version from the start:thumbsup:
I would not try to lift a log of this size without the trailer hooked to a machine as it will tip unless you are loading from downhill. When I load the trailer empty I get some smaller logs on it first. If I have the trailer unhooked from the tractor or the trailer is hooked to the truck, then (providing I have the forks or grapple on a tractor) I'll just raise the boom out of the way and load with the tractor as it goes much faster.
If I ever get a helper I would like to fell, limb, cut to length and load the 5045E/trailer combination with the 3032e -> Helper drives load out and decks the logs at the roadside while I cut more so it's ready to be loaded on it's return -> repeat.
That trailer is awesome.
