3320 vs. White Oak

[Steve_in_SEMich]

Needed to take down a large White Oak to make room for our camper and open up the woods a little. Tree measured 34-37" in diameter and will end up making a lot of firewood and few pieces of woodworking projects. This was as far as it would lift the log, and needed 4-wheel drive as the back tires would spin without it. Probably could have used a few hundred more pounds of ballast to balance better, but I only needed to move it 25 feet for now.

Horst forks came in handy again.

 

[oosik]

Steve,
I checked a timber weight calculator and it says - Oak, white - 36" in diameter - 431 pounds per running foot. You may be beyond what your unit is designed to lift. I'd be careful - you don't want to break something over a chunk of wood.

 

[pmsmechanic]

What's with the "grill guard"?

 

[jlgurr]

What's with the "grill guard"?

Looks like a redneck light bar. I can say that too, cuz I are one.

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

I'd be lost without my forks. Always finding uses for them.

 

[Steve_in_SEMich]

"Grill guard" is a prototype light bar for seeing over the front blade during transport and extra light for night work. My welder friend is good but slow, can't complain 'cuz the price is right. I have woodworking machines and that's what I came up with. Works well, metal version will be a little higher. And as it was said, I are one to.

The diameter of that log was probably closer to 30" than base of the tree at 36" average, and as I only moved it 25' or so on mostly flat terrain, the move went smoothly.

Question though - if the loader can pick up a max load, tires are fully inflated, ballast is sufficient, and the transfer from point A to B is safe, should I not use the tractor/loader at its capacity?

 

[motownbrowne]

If the rear tires are spinning, ballast is not sufficient. If most of the weight is off your rear tires, it's almost all on the front axle. I would say you should check the manual for recommended ballast, but for heavy lifting, somewhere around 80-90% of your 3pt lift capacity might be good.

 

[jenkinsph]

Needed to take down a large White Oak to make room for our camper and open up the woods a little. Tree measured 34-37" in diameter and will end up making a lot of firewood and few pieces of woodworking projects. This was as far as it would lift the log, and needed 4-wheel drive as the back tires would spin without it. Probably could have used a few hundred more pounds of ballast to balance better, but I only needed to move it 25 feet for now.

Horst forks came in handy again.

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That looks like a good candidate for some high end woodworking imo. I would love to have some of that wood to slow dry and work with.

 

[jenkinsph]

Needed to take down a large White Oak to make room for our camper and open up the woods a little. Tree measured 34-37" in diameter and will end up making a lot of firewood and few pieces of woodworking projects. This was as far as it would lift the log, and needed 4-wheel drive as the back tires would spin without it. Probably could have used a few hundred more pounds of ballast to balance better, but I only needed to move it 25 feet for now.

Horst forks came in handy again.

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That looks like a good candidate for some high end woodworking imo. I would love to have some of that wood to slow dry and work with.

 

[Deere Dude]

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Question though - if the loader can pick up a max load, tires are fully inflated, ballast is sufficient, and the transfer from point A to B is safe, should I not use the tractor/loader at its capacity?

Half the stuff I pick up is way to heavy. You generally don't know how much you can pick up until you try it, then if it is to heavy or not maneuverable just lighten the load. If it is to heavy, it shouldn't hurt anything; that's what relief valves are for. My only concern generally is; is it safe or will I tip over. :2cents: