DIY logging winch build

Jstpssng · Feb 4, 2018

Oldpath05 said:
What's the update on this winch build anyways, still trying to pick out the color? I'm still waiting for some test runs.

He must have gotten it up and running... then realized how much fun cutting wood is so hasn't been back since!
I just read the entire project build. He did a really nice job, I am envious of talented people.

davedj1 · Feb 6, 2018

I actually haven't tested it yet

weather hasn't been nice enough for my buddy to haul his tractor over so we can get the PTO shaft fitted.
I will update as soon as I have something to update. Believe me, I'm anxious to get it going! lol

Oldpath05 · Feb 6, 2018

("I am envious of talented people.")<<<<<<<<<<<<Me too.

I thought there was some glitch somewhere, but I have some good news, better weather is coming, thanks for the update.

davedj1 · Mar 15, 2018

Update time! I bought a Kubota tractor the other day

Got the winch on it today and got the PTO shaft cut down, I cringed as I pulled the PTO lever and the drum spun in the correct direction

I then put a pair of vice grips on the drum to keep it from spinning, I cringed again but it went well. I'm hoping to get the cable wound on tomorrow

Stay tuned,
Dave

Oldpath05 · Mar 15, 2018

A new kabota, I dont remember seeing that in the blueprints, and I was thinking of this winch build just the other day to. I'm also planning on winding in new cable this Saturday, 8mmx 133ft Fransgard cable, with 5 new sliders, $150.00 for cable ouch. You know your winch is working good if you can plow snow>>> Winching trees in March - YouTube

Virx1 · Mar 16, 2018

Hello
I also build a skidding winch.
Here are some pictures of my project.

Agvg · Mar 16, 2018

Virx1 said:
Hello
I also build a skidding winch.
Here are some pictures of my project.

Very nice finish on the metal work

davedj1 · Mar 16, 2018

Virx1 said:
Hello
I also build a skidding winch.
Here are some pictures of my project.
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Very nice, what is on the business end? Looks to be set up for an electric winch? Is that cut on a water jet or cnc plasma table? I need to find either one locally ...lol

davedj1 · Mar 16, 2018

Oldpath05 said:
A new kabota, I dont remember seeing that in the blueprints, and I was thinking of this winch build just the other day to. I'm also planning on winding in new cable this Saturday, 8mmx 133ft Fransgard cable, with 5 new sliders, $150.00 for cable ouch. You know your winch is working good if you can plow snow>>> Winching trees in March - YouTube

That's a nice looking setup and a nice hitch of firewood!
A better (than the old Ford) tractor has always been in the works...lol
I can't wait until I can get it out and try it. I'm sure we'll find something to drag today though

davedj1 · Mar 16, 2018

I got the cable spooled on it this morning. The first thing I noticed is I should have made the drum about 2-3 inches narrower because of the way the cable comes down to the middle of it. I had to use a hammer head to push the cable over towards the back, I'm not sure it will rewind on it's own that way or not. My gut feeling is it's going to become a birds nest sooner than later
I did spool the cable on under some tension, I ran the cable lengthwise through some pieces of 2x12 that I pinched the cable in, seemed to work well.
I hooked the cable to the remnants of the old plow I cut up and pulled it out of the frozen tundra so I can at least say it does work after I adjusted the clutch. I'm guessing eventually the end of the drum will be smooth from use, right now it has some paint on it and some rust on it. And now on to the pictures