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   / Tractors and wood! Show your pics #25,162  
I know this is a large range estimate here, but how much do you think a stacked IBC tote of say semi-dry oak or hickory weights? I would like to start stacking a few totes full and would consider making a weight to haul them on my 3pt. Not sure how my sub compact would handle that or not
There is a Youtuber that wondered something similar, so he decided to do an experiment. He took a IBC tote in his pickup and went to the local weigh station for a baseline. Then he loaded the tote with freshly cut and split "green" Red Oak & Cherry and went back to weigh it. I don't remember the exact details, but from what I do recall, it was all cut to 16", nicely stacked & even to the top. About 1/3 cord by measurements based on size of tote. I think it came in right about 1675lbs? I think Hickory weighs more than Cherry, at least the logs I've been moving this week seem to. I load my totes higher than the metal sides by using the bladder as an extended roof. I know my machine will pick up just about 2000# and it gets quite tippy when articulating and lifting my overfull totes, the outside back wheel comes up off the ground, and the weight wants to make it fully articulate if you want it to or not!
 
   / Tractors and wood! Show your pics #25,163  
Up up and away! This was about all the loader wanted with the Vevor bucket forks I borrowed from a neighbor. I'm gonna keep my eye open for a good used QA fork attachment. I figure it's an honest 1/3 cord, perhaps slightly more. Mix of Red, White, and Chestnut Oak. View attachment 3414192

I'd be concerned for the bucket using bucket forks with a load like that?!
That being said, if you plan to stack them, I would not remove the opening like I do.
I've been wondering about stacking with them cut - so far, I've left the top ring uncut, which results in regular head-bonks... but I've been wondering if - when full of wood, it's not like there's much outward pressure on the cage; it's not like it's a water tank... the vast majority of force goes directly down onto the floor of the tote, unless you're stacked. And, if it's stacked with the upper tote actually being on the lower cage, is it really going to be bad to have a gap? Would tossing a couple 2x4's or even 4x4's to act as a header be better?

I'd kinda like to get rid of the top of my tote "doorways" but I do stack a few totes in my barn during the winter.

Also: when I cut the tote cages for the "doorways" I cut at about a 45° angle and briefly clean up the edges with the abrasive to reduce chance of encountering sharpness...
 
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I'd be concerned for the bucket using bucket forks with a load like that?!

I've been wondering about stacking with them cut - so far, I've left the top ring uncut, which results in regular head-bonks... but I've been wondering if - when full of wood, it's not like there's much outward pressure on the cage; it's not like it's a water tank... the vast majority of force goes directly down onto the floor of the tote, unless you're stacked. And, if it's stacked with the upper tote actually being on the lower cage, is it really going to be bad to have a gap? Would tossing a couple 2x4's or even 4x4's to act as a header be better?

I'd kinda like to get rid of the top of my tote "doorways" but I do stack a few totes in my barn during the winter.

Also: when I cut the tote cages for the "doorways" I cut at about a 45° angle and briefly clean up the edges with the abrasive to reduce chance of encountering sharpness...

I was a little concerned as well. The bucket held up fine for the short distance I moved them. I don't plan on moving them again with that set-up though. I didn't trust it and kept the bucket low and my hand on the lever to drop the load in a hurry if needed. I just got a text about a legit QA pallet fork attachment and will likely pick it up in the next few days. It will also bring the load in close to the tractor which will reduce the strain on the loader and make the tractor less tippy. It felt like ALL I wanted to ask of both the tractor and the loader with it stretched out in front of the bucket.

With the IBC cage filled with wood I think you could probably double stack it ok though I'd stick with keeping the opening fairly narrow and maybe add a short length of light chain across the top of the opening to keep the ends from spreading it they were inclined to. Like you, I suspect most of the force will be down, not out. Nothing says the top layer has to be full either. Maybe try it with a half full one and see how it looks/feels.
 
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I know this is a large range estimate here, but how much do you think a stacked IBC tote of say semi-dry oak or hickory weights? I would like to start stacking a few totes full and would consider making a weight to haul them on my 3pt. Not sure how my sub compact would handle that or not

For a cord of oak google says:
5000lbs wet (+/- 500lbs)
4000lbs dry (+/- 500lbs)

I estimated a 4x3x4 (275 gallon) IBC container cage to be 1/3 cord when filled to top with two stacks of 16-17" wood. That would put the weight for semi-dry somewhere in the neighborhood of 1500 lbs (+/- 200lbs).

Accuracy guaranteed, right up to the point it's not... LOL.
 
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When I fill a tote with oak, freshly split and wet, I can barely lift it off the ground and shuffle them in the wood lot with my CK3510. End of the season, no problem to pick them up and move closer to the house. I have no idea what they weigh but even dry I wouldn't want to be on uneven ground.
 
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Wouldn't it be fun to calculate the load on the front wheel bearing rollers at that moment. COMPRESSION! ;-)
Good point.
This is where 3 pt forks have their efficacy.
Even if one is able to stack these, bring it there with the rear forks then use the loader.
 
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I know this is a large range estimate here, but how much do you think a stacked IBC tote of say semi-dry oak or hickory weights? I would like to start stacking a few totes full and would consider making a weight to haul them on my 3pt. Not sure how my sub compact would handle that or not
My best guess based on my L3600 is 1200-1500 lbs. I can pick it up, but I can't tilt it, and this is the standard 275 gal totes.
 

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