Can I use this to drag logs?

[Trey318]

I agree with you TomSeller, but I don't use that set up for anything but decent sized limbs. If I've got something big I chain it to my 4850. I've got 20 weights across the front of the 4850.

 

[TomSeller]

I agree with you TomSeller, but I don't use that set up for anything but decent sized limbs. If I've got something big I chain it to my 4850. I've got 20 weights across the front of the 4850.

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Nice tractor. I bet you get traction with that. Set for dials Ipoh the rear as well. Cool.

 

[jodebg]

Sal64....not quite sure if I understand how your chain is connecting to the hitch and how your are lifting with the 3 point?

Just read a past thread where someone was advising to never drag with the weight above the rear axle, which makes sense.

So, if I lift with 3 point and pulling with the hitch, sounds as if it would be safer and better on the tractor. Do you have a photo of your setup?

Thanks.

i do it the same way as that pic but i rap a chain under the log so im pulling with the hitch and only lifting the log with the 3ph i dont like to pull with the 3ph also it will keep the front end down more.

 

[sal64]

no photo but that is how i do it, I lift with 3 point and pulling with the hitch.

 

[jodebg]

I'm new to tractors and using chains. What type of chain should I use...a choker chain? I assume a choker chain has a slip hook?
What is the ideal chain length and do I make my own chain or are they available to purchase?

How is the chain fastened to the clevis and do I fasten the log up close to the clevis or leave a fair amount of slack?

Yes, the exact same setup with a chain added from the log butt to the clevis would be perfect. Lots of extra weight on the rears but pulling from the drawbar. Tune the weight transfer and tip limiting point by changing the initial chain slack.
larry

 

[SPYDERLK]

I'm new to tractors and using chains. What type of chain should I use...a choker chain? I assume a choker chain has a slip hook?
What is the ideal chain length and do I make my own chain or are they available to purchase?

How is the chain fastened to the clevis and do I fasten the log up close to the clevis or leave a fair amount of slack?

There are clevis grab hooks to fit on the drawbar. With one of them you can use any reasonable length choker chain and tailor its working length a link at a time. --Even tho 1/4" grade 70 chain would be fine for your tractor you may need 5/16" in order to be compatible with the size of the clevis grab hook. -- For pull you want a little slack to start - just inches. Then as you move ahead the lift tong will swing back as the log resists, until the choker tautens. Then you are pulling from the drawbar. Experiment with initial slack til you like it. Take care.
larry

 

[bcp]

Here are some tongs with pulling chains:

Small Wood Lot Tools - Timber Maintenance, Pre-commercial Thinning, Firewood, Fuel Reduction

Bruce

 

[jodebg]

Thanks for the video. Helps to see how it all works.

One question...is it better to wrap a choker chain around the log and pull with the draw bar, or connect the chain to the tongs as shown in the video?