3 pt Logging Winch Advice

slowzuki · Dec 5, 2006

I really like the Tajfun units and looked at them really hard but couldn't pass up a good deal on a used but refurbished Farmi 351 without dozer plate.

The clutch on the Tajfun is a better setup than most of the winches.

AndyMA · Dec 5, 2006

slowzuki said:
The clutch on the Tajfun is a better setup than most of the winches.

What's wrong with the Farmi clutch? I had a 351 and now a 501 with zero clutch trouble. Also doesn't the Farmi have a 5 year clutch warranty.

Andy

RedRocker · Dec 7, 2006

I've lusted for a logging winch for a long time, but finding a used one in Texas is impossible. I can't justify 3K for what I need to do, maybe I'll stumble across one someday.

Youare · Dec 8, 2006

I have a Farmi 3PH winch which I purchased new around 1980. It has seen a lot of use over the years. I have not had to do anything to it but adjust the clutch once or twice and change the cable a couple of times.

At one point I took it apart to check for wear and found nothing worth fixing so I greased it up and put it back together.

I ma sure that the other brands are just as good but I don't have any experience with them. Some of the newer models are hydraulic, mine is PTO shaft driven.

Randy

Glowplug · Dec 9, 2006

Thanks a lot guys!! I began reading this thread in blissful ignorance. I didn't even realize there was a such thing as a logging winch for a tractor. Now, of course, I want one too!! One more item to add to the implement wish list even though it is already filled with many thousands of dollars worth of equipment.

sparkkky · Dec 19, 2006

Have a Tajfun and love it! While looking I liked the weight and features better.

RedRocker · Dec 21, 2006

Anybody heard of I&J mfg. logging winches?

sparkkky · Dec 21, 2006

Sure wouldn't want one without dozier blade.

1948berg · Dec 23, 2006

I think Norse are made in Norway. Over here is Igland the nr 1 name in winches. Igland also makes the Norse(I think)
I have an eight ton, double drum Igland, ever lasting!
Igland AS

Jstpssng · Dec 23, 2006

AndyMA said:
What's wrong with the Farmi clutch? I had a 351 and now a 501 with zero clutch trouble. Also doesn't the Farmi have a 5 year clutch warranty.

Andy

The Farmi, Norse, and Fransgard have mechanical brakes. The Tajfun has a friction brake, like on the big skidders. I'm not sure why but this is supposed to be safer; in Scandinavian countries (Where they have less timberland per capita, hence more intensive forestry) that is the only style they can sell.

They are all good units, the biggest questions are "How much am I going to be using it?" and, "What am I going to be using it with?" I use an old beat to s*** Fransgard with my little 28 HP 'Bota, since I bought it 4 years ago I've cut about 130 cords of wood; I've also replaced many moving parts along the way. I've spent a lot of time and money getting it to where it works properly, and it's a little too big for my tractor, thus hangs up on uneven ground; I have to be careful, because it'll easily lift the front end off the ground. Yet the way I use it I suspect I'd have torn a little "290" to shreds by now.

P.S. I checked out I&J mfg's website, but couldn't find any data on thier winches.