3pt Class I log skidder

[Blackgreyhounds]

I'm thinking of getting an inexpensive skidder attachment for small firewood logs until I need and can afford a proper skidding winch. Here's a couple I see on the internet.
http://www.drpower.com/shop-by-category/tractor-attachments/earth-turf-log-hitch.axd
Log-Hog™ Log Skidding for Tractors | Portable Sawmills and Forestry Equipment
Amazon.com: Load-Quip 3-Pt. Hitch Log Skidder Attachment: Home Improvement
Any one have any experience with these or other similar attachments? Thanks.

 

[roadhunter]

If you are a welder that is a pretty simple project to DIY.

There is another one out there that is a little more complex but not overly expensive and it was able to grab the log without getting off the tractor. I've always thought it looked like a good design.
Small Wood Lot Tools - Timber Maintenance, Pre-commercial Thinning, Firewood, Fuel Reduction

 

[Blackgreyhounds]

Thanks. I don't weld, but may just have to learn someday.

 

[Gordon Gould]

They all look pretty similar and should work fine. The first and third ones have a Reese Hitch receiver which can be handy. I would go for the most rugged made one that fits your tractor well that you can afford.

gg

 

[Blackgreyhounds]

They all look pretty similar and should work fine. The first and third ones have a Reese Hitch receiver which can be handy. I would go for the most rugged made one that fits your tractor well that you can afford.

gg

That's about what I was thinking. Thanks

 

[Xfaxman]

I'm thinking of getting an inexpensive skidder attachment for small firewood logs until I need and can afford a proper skidding winch.------------------------

Any one have any experience with these or other similar attachments? Thanks.

For that style, I recommend the Transformer :TRANSFORMER Quick Hitch Compatible Platform - OMNI Mfg LLC

Or the Combo: OMNI Combo 3 point Trailer Hitch Imatch Compatible - OMNI Mfg LLC

I have the slightly more versatile Transformer Hitch.

 

[TractorGuy]

Buy a dirt scoop. You can use it to pick up the ends to hook the chain on and also back up into logs to lift them on to piles.

 

[TheSpoon]

I'm thinking of getting an inexpensive skidder attachment for small firewood logs until I need and can afford a proper skidding winch. Here's a couple I see on the internet.
Earth & Turf 3 Point Hitch Log Skidder | DR Power Equipment
Log-Hog™ Log Skidding for Tractors | Portable Sawmills and Forestry Equipment
Amazon.com: Load-Quip 3-Pt. Hitch Log Skidder Attachment: Home Improvement
Any one have any experience with these or other similar attachments? Thanks.

Just curious. If you're looking at the first and 3rd ones, why wouldn't you just use a quick hitch (assuming you don't need the Reese Hitch)? A bit more universal I think.

I just drop the 3pt, loop the log, and put the chain through the top hook. I'll use the other hook of the chain on a link right near the top hook of the hitch to stop the chain from pulling through.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

If you are a welder that is a pretty simple project to DIY.

There is another one out there that is a little more complex but not overly expensive and it was able to grab the log without getting off the tractor. I've always thought it looked like a good design.
Small Wood Lot Tools - Timber Maintenance, Pre-commercial Thinning, Firewood, Fuel Reduction

That is a neat design! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Blackgreyhounds]

Good stuff. I'll pick up a cheap 3pt trailer hitch /skidder for now until i can afford a real skidding winch.